User's Manual

2-2 Operating Your Computer
Using the Internal Keyboard
Using the Internal KeyboardUsing the Internal Keyboard
Using the Internal Keyboard
Your keyboard has all the standard functions of a full-sized computer keyboard plus
an Fn
FnFn
Fn key added for specific functions.
The standard functions of the keyboard can be further divided into four major categories:
 Typewriter keys
 Cursor-control keys
 Numeric keys
 Function keys
Typewriter Keys
Typewriter KeysTypewriter Keys
Typewriter Keys
Typewriter keys are similar to the keys on a typewriter. Several keys are added
such as the Ctrl
CtrlCtrl
Ctrl, Alt
AltAlt
Alt, Esc
EscEsc
Esc, and lock keys for special purposes. When the lock keys
(Caps Lock
aps Lockaps Lock
aps Lock and Num Lk
Num LkNum Lk
Num Lk) are pressed, their corresponding indicators light up.
The Control (Ctrl
CtrlCtrl
Ctrl) / Alternate (Alt
AltAlt
Alt) key is normally used in combination with other
keys for program-specific functions. The Escape (Esc
EscEsc
Esc) key is usually used for
stopping a process. Examples are exiting a program and canceling a command. The
function depends on the program you are using.
Cursor
CursorCursor
Cursor-
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-Control Keys
Control KeysControl Keys
Control Keys
Cursor-control keys are generally used for moving and editing purposes.
NOTE: The word “cursor” refers to the indicator on the screen that lets you know
exactly where on your screen anything you type will appear. It can take the form of
a vertical or horizontal line, a block, or one of many other shapes.