Special keys
Your computer has several special keys to help you work more easily and effectively.
Note: Your computer might look different from the following illustration.
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Additional shortcut keys
Your computer might have four additional shortcut keys:
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: Launches calculator.
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: Locks operating system.
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: Opens the default browser.
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: Opens Computer.
Note: Depending on your computer model, the shortcut keys might not be available.
2
Numeric keypad
You can use this numeric keypad to input numbers quickly.
Note: Depending on your computer model, the numeric keypad might not be available.
3
Windows key
Open the Start menu.
For information about using the Windows key with other keys, refer to the help information system of the
Windows operating system.
4
Function keys
You can configure the Fn key and function keys in the Keyboard Properties window by doing the following:
1. Go to Control Panel and then change the view of Control Panel from Category to Large icons or Small
icons.
2. Click Keyboard. In the Keyboard Properties window, click the Fn and function keys or ThinkPad
F1–F12 keys tab.
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Chapter 2
Using your computer
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