User's Manual

Operating Your Computer 2-4
Using the Keyboard
Your keyboard has all the standard functions of a full-sized computer
keyboard plus a
Fn key added for specific functions.
The standard functions of the keyboard can be further divided into four
major categories:
z Typewriter keys
z Cursor-control keys
z Numeric keys
z Function keys
Typewriter Keys
Typewriter keys are similar to the keys on a typewriter. Several keys are
added such as the
Ctrl, Alt, Esc, and lock keys for special purposes. When
the lock keys (
Caps Lock, Num Lk, and Scroll Lk) are pressed, their
corresponding indicators light up.
The Control (
Ctrl) / Alternate (Alt) key is normally used in combination
with other keys for program-specific functions. The Escape (
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-Control Keys
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.
The cursor-control keys include the Delete (Del), Insert (Ins), Home
(
Home), End (End), Page-up (PgUp), Page-down (PgDn), and up (Ç) / down
(È) / left (Å) /right (Æ) arrow keys.