Keyboard, Using the windows logo key – Hitachi COMPAQ 8000 User Manual

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Keyboard

Figure 1-4

Keyboard Components

Table 1-3

Keyboard Components

1

Function Keys

Perform special functions depending on the software application being used.

2

Editing Keys

Include the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down.

3

Status Lights

Indicate the status of the computer and keyboard settings (Num Lock, Caps
Lock, and Scroll Lock).

4

Numeric Keys

Work like a calculator keypad.

5

Arrow Keys

Used to navigate through a document or Web site. These keys allow you to
move left, right, up, and down, using the keyboard instead of the mouse.

6

Ctrl Keys

Used in combination with another key; their effect depends on the application
software you are using.

7

Application Key

1

Used (like the right mouse button) to open pop-up menus in a Microsoft Office
application. May perform other functions in other software applications.

8

Windows Logo Keys

1

Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Used in combination with
other keys to perform other functions.

9

Alt Keys

Used in combination with another key; their effect depends on the application
software you are using.

1

Keys available in select geographic regions.

Using the Windows Logo Key

Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in the
Windows operating system. Refer to

Keyboard on page 4

to identify the Windows Logo key.

Table 1-4

Windows Logo Key Functions

The following Windows Logo Key functions are available in Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, and
Micorosft Windows 7.

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