User manual

SECTION 4 MASTERING THE PUNCTUATION, SYMBOL AND FUNCTION KEYS

U800002, Rev. 1.2, October, 2002

Activity 1 (Keys Available in All Modes)

• Delete: To activate the delete function, press your left pinky finger west. Depending on the

software being used, the delete function can be used to delete single characters, words,

sentences, paragraphs, and complete documents.

• Escape: Activate the escape (esc) function, press the left ring finger west. The escape key

is used to back out of a previously entered function.

• Enter: Press the right ring finger east to activate the Enter (Ent) function. This key is

commonly used in number applications to enter a number and move to the next number

entry.

• Control: The control (cntrl) is activated by pressing the knuckle of the left thumb east. The

control key provides a means of shifting to a different set of activities. The control key is

pressed at the same time another key is activated.

• Backspace: Press the tip of the right thumb west to backspace. Press and hold for

continuous backspacing. The backspace key is used primarily to move to the left on the

screen and delete characters as it moves.

• Alternate: The alternate (alt) key is activated by pressing the knuckle of the right thumb

west. Like the control key, the alternate key provides a means of shifting to a different set

of functions. The alt key is pressed at the same time another key is activated.