User's Manual

Using Your Computer 3-5
CHAPTER 3
Using Special Keys on the Keyboard
Keys on the keyboard, that are described in the following table serve special
functions when your computer is running your operating system or application
programs.
Purpose
Num Lock
Ta b
Caps Lock
Key
Shift
Ctrl
Alt
Backspace
( )
Enter
Insert
Delete
Esc
F1-F12
Print Screen
Sys Rq
Moves the cursor one tab to the right in normal mode and one tab to the
left in Shift mode.
Changes the letter keys from lowercase to uppercase; changes back to
lowercase when pressed again. The numeric/symbol keys on the top row of
the keyboard and the symbol keys in the main part of the keyboard are not
affected.
Produces uppercase characters or the top symbols on the keys when used
with the main character keys. Produces lowercase characters when the
Caps Lock function is on.
Works with other keys to perform special (control) function.
Works with other keys to enter alternate character codes or functions.
Moves the cursor back one space, deleting the character to the left of the
cursor.
Ends a line of keyboard input or executes a command.
Turns the insert function on and off.
Deletes the character marked by the cursor.
Control cursor location.
Controls the current command line or operation.
Changes the function of the numeric/cursor keys from entering numbers to
positioning the cursor.
Changes use of the numeric keys on the numeric keypad as mouse keys. To
enable the function of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" in
Control panel.
Perform special functions within application programs.
Outputs the screen display captured on the clipboard. When used with alt
key, this key captures active window.
Captures the screen display on the clipboard. When used with Alt key, this
key captures active window.
Controls scrolling in some applications.
Suspends the current operation.
Stops the current operation (used with Ctrl).
Displays the start menu.
Displays the short menu for the selected location. It corresponds to the right
button of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows 98
other application programs.
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Home, End,
PgUp, PgDn,
Scroll Lock
Pause
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Break