Keyboard

The keyboard is the PC's built-in input device for typing characters. It also includes keys that can make you more productive when interacting with the PC, apps, and the Windows operating system.

Table 1. Productivity keys
Key	Location on the keyboard	Function
Function keys (F1 through F12)	In the top row	Executing predefined commands or functions for selected apps
Hotkeys	In the top row	Changing some of the PC's frequently used settings Opening an app or a Windows gadget
Fn key	In the lower-left corner	Toggling the functions of dual-function keys Used with several letter keys to change some of the PC's frequently used settings
Windows key	In the lower-left corner	Used with certain keys to change some frequently used Windows settings

Hotkeys share keys with function keys. To toggle the functions for these keys, hold down the Fn key or turn on the FnLock switch.

Note: Keyboard layout varies by language and geographical location. The keyboard on your PC may look slightly different from the product illustrations of this publication.