New Apple Keyboard has F16....how do I use it?

Hello All:
I have a new imac 24" and the keyboard that came with it was quite small, so I swapped it out for a longer one that has the number pad and F16-F19 above that.
However, is there a way to set those F keys to do something like, open an app or anything.
Thanks for any advice,
Paul

Keyboard Shortcuts cannot open apps. It only works for menu items.
To open apps with an F-key you would need to use a 3rd party app like Quicksilver (VersionTracker.com).
I use an app called Quickeys and have assigned all my F-keys to apps and other functions, but Quickeys costs US$60. Quicksilver can't do as much, but it's free.

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