Function Keys: F1; Soft Keys: Fn Key Combinations; Hot Keys - Toshiba DX1210 series User Manual

Function keys: F1 ... F4 and F6 ... F8
The function keys (not to be confused with the special FN key) are the
seven keys at the top of your keyboard - these keys function differently
from other keys.
F1 through F4 and F6 through F8 are called function keys because they
execute programmed functions when pressed and, when used in
combination with the FN key, those keys marked with icons also execute
specific functions on the computer. Please refer to the section,
FN key
note that the function executed by individual keys will depend on the
software you are using.

Soft keys: FN key combinations

The FN (function) is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in
combination with other keys to form soft keys. Soft keys are key
combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features.
Please note that some software may disable or interfere with soft-key
operations, and that the soft-key settings are not restored when the
computer returns from Sleep Mode.
This computer's keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 104-
key enhanced keyboard.
Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys, some of the enhanced
keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the
larger keyboard.
The FN key can be combined with the following keys to simulate functions
similar to those of keys on the 104/105 key enhanced keyboard which are
not on this computer's keyboard.

Hot keys

Hot keys (pressing FN + a function or ESC key) let you enable or disable
certain features of the computer.
Mute: Pressing FN + ESC turns the sound on and off.
User's Manual
combinations, in this chapter for further information, taking care to
The Keyboard
Soft keys:
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