24Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comUsing the keyboardYour notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktopcomputer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions,including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific systemoperations, and the Pad Lock keys for the numeric keypad.You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB port. Youdo not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB keyboard.Function keys/System keysNavigationkeysFN keyWindowskeyNumerickeypadApplication keyArrow keys/LCD brightnesskeys/Volume keysF N key Windowskey