User's Manual

46 Section 2A: Moving Around on Your Smart Device
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 50).
䢇 Option + Shift/Find opens the Find feature (see “Using Find” on
page 254).
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 48 for details.
Menu
Opens application menus. See “Selecting Menu Items” on page 43 for
details.
Tip:
The Treo device 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. The backlight also dims when an active call lasts longer than a
specified period of time. See “Optimizing Power Settings” on page 296 to
adjust the automatic shut-off and dimming intervals.
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