User Guide

52 Section 2A: Moving Around on Your Smart Device
The Backspace, Return, Space, and Shift keys, as well as the letter keys, work in the same way
as do those found on any computer keyboard. In addition, your device offers several special
function keys.
Key Function
Option When pressed in conjunction with a second key, gives that key an
alternate function. For example:
䢇 Option + <any lettered key> enters the symbol or number
displayed at the top of the key.
䢇 Option + <any quick button> opens a secondary application
(see “Using the Quick Buttons” on page 57).
䢇 Option + Shift/Find opens the Find feature (see “Using
Find” on page 248).
䢇 Option + Menu dims the device screen.
Alt When pressed in conjunction with a second key, displays a variety
of alternate characters that can be entered using that key. See
“Entering Other Symbols and Accented Characters” on page 54
for details.
Menu Opens application menus. See “Selecting Menu Items” on
page 49 for details.
Tip
The Centro smart device by Palm includes a keyboard backlight that turns
on and off when the screen turns on or off. Press Option + P to adjust
screen and keyboard backlight brightness. You can also set the backlight to
dim or turn off when an active call lasts longer than a specified period of
time. See “Optimizing Power Settings” on page 281 to adjust the automatic
shut-off and dimming intervals.