Acer Veriton 7600G, Service Manual

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Chapter 1 21
Keyboard (3600D/ 3600G, 5600D/ 5600G, 7600D/ 7600G)
The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function
keys.
Icon Component Description
1
Function keys
Access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume
output and the BIOS utility.
2
Caps lock
@
When activated, all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase
(same function as pressing
j
+ <letter>).
3
Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions, such
as:
• W Tab : Activates the next Taskbar button
• W E : Explore My Computer
• W F: Find Document
• W M : Minimize All
•
j
+ W M : Undo Minimize All
• W R : Displays Run dialog box
4
Application key
Opens the applications context menu (same function as clicking the right
button of the mouse).
5
Cursor keys
Also called arrow keys, let you move the cursor around the screen. They
serve the same function as the arrow keys on the numeric pad when the
]
is toggled off.
6 Palm rest
The detachable palm rest provides you a comfortable place to rest your
hands while typing.
7
Num Lock Key
]
When activated, the keypad is set to numeric mode, i.e., the keys function
as a calculator (complete with arithmetic operators such as +, -, * and /).
8
Scroll Lock Key
[
When activated, the screen moves one line up or down when you press
the up arrow or down arrow respectively. Take note that
[
may not
work with some applications.