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Using the keyboard
Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop
computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including
shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for specific system operations.
Key types
The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys perform specific actions when
pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key.
System key combinations
When you press the
F
N
key and a system key at the same time, your notebook performs
the action identified by the text or icon on the key.
Key type
Icon
Description
Function keys
Press these keys labeled
F1
to
F12
to perform actions in
programs. For example, pressing
F1
may open help.
Each program uses different function keys for different
purposes. See the program documentation to find out more
about the function key actions.
System keys
Press these colored keys in combination with the
F
N
key to
perform specific actions.
Navigation keys
Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line,
to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the
beginning of a document, or to the end of a document.
Numeric keypad
Use these keys to type numbers.
F
N
key
Press the
F
N
key in combination with a colored system key to
perform a specific action.
Windows key
Press this key to open the Windows
Start
menu. This key can
also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like
F
(Search utility),
R
(Run utility), and
E
(Computer window).
Application key
Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help
assistants in Windows.
Arrow keys
Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.
Function keys/ System keys
Navigation keys
F
N
key
Windows key
Numeric
keypad
Application
key
Arrow keys
Summary of Contents for MG1
Page 1: ... MG1 SERVICEGUIDE ...
Page 11: ...5 System block diagram ...
Page 42: ...CHAPTER 1 System specifications 36 ...
Page 43: ...CHAPTER2 37 System utilities BIOS Setup Utility BIOS flash utility Removing a password lock ...
Page 56: ...CHAPTER 2 System utilities 50 ...
Page 167: ...CHAPTER5 161 Connector locations System board top connectors System board bottom connectors ...
Page 169: ...CHAPTER6 163 FRU Field Replaceable Unit list Introduction Exploded diagram FRU list ...
Page 178: ...CHAPTER 6 FRU Field Replaceable Unit list 172 ...
Page 185: ...APPENDIXC 179 Online support information ...
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