If, as you say, you know nothing about computers, then I feel it would be best not to worry about the function keys. It is possible to remap them to do what you wish, but I don't think you would benefit.
However, it may help you to know that in Windows based programs, most software developers use the function keys in similar ways. For example, F1 is almost always "HELP". Likewise, F3 usually is for "FIND", F5 is "REFRESH", F7 is "SPELLCHECK".
My suggestion would be to learn what the function keys do for the particular application you are interested in. Note too that some applications combine the function keys with the SHIFT, CTRL, and ALT keys to really give you a lot of options.
If you have a specific program in mind, let me know and I'll be happy to tell you what the keys do for that application.
Good luck
-jsc |
