Kreisen 3 8 6 X / X E User Manual

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Key

Purpose

F1-F12

Perform special functions within application program

(Some keys also function with MS-DOS. See your

MS-DOS Reference Manual for more information.)

Tab

Ctrl

Shift

Alt

Backspace

Enter

Caps Lock

Esc

Num Lock

Scroll Lock

Break

Moves the cursor one table to the right in normal

mode (and one tab the left in shift mode when using

some application programs.)

Works with other key to perform special (control)
function, such as editing operations.

Produces uppercase characters or the top symbols

on the keys when used with the main character keys.

Produces lowercase characters when Caps Lock is

on.

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 (may be called the Return key In some

application program manuals).

Changes the letter keys from lower-to uppercase;
changes back to lowercase when pressed again.

The numeric/symbol keys on the top row of the

keyboard are not affected.

Cancels the current command line or operation in

MS-DOS. Esc can also have special uses in

application programs.

Changes the function of the keys on the

numeric/cursor keypad from numeric entry to cursor
positioning; changes back when pressed again.

Controls scrolling in some application programs.

When pressed with the Ctrl key (hold down Ctrl and

press Break), sends a break signal to the computer

to terminate the current operation.

Using Your Computer 3-3

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