Compaq 3500 - Manual (Page 27)

Using the Keyboard and Pointing Device 3-3
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Special Keys
Key (s) Function
1
Function keys (F1
through F12) Enter various commands in a
program, depending on the program
being used.
2
Delete key Use to remove a command.
3
Num Lock key (Fn key
must be pressed) Shifts to numbers on the embedded
numeric keypad.
4
Enter key Signals the end of input or the end of
a paragraph. To complete a
command you must type or select the
command then press the Enter key.
5
Shift keys Toggle between uppercase character
typing and lowercase character
typing. The Shift key can also be
used in combination with the
Function keys for various commands.
6
Arrow keys Move cursor left, right, up, and down.
7
Ctrl keys Used with other keys to enter
commands.
8
Alt keys Enter commands when used in
combination with other keys enters
commands. For example, to switch
between open applications Microsoft
Windows, press Alt+Tab. To close an
application, press Alt+F4.
9
Fn key Used in conjunction with function
keys to form hotkey combinations
which simplify special computer
operations. The special hotkey
features are activated by pressing the
Fn key and the function key.
:
Caps Lock key Shifts the alphabetical characters on
the keyboard into uppercase (capital)
when on.
;
Tab key Keyboard function key that moves
the cursor to the next tab stop to the
right.