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Operating Your Computer
Using the Internal Keyboard
Your keyboard has all the standard functions of a full-sized computer
keyboard plus an
Fn
key added for specific functions.
The standard functions of the keyboard can be further divided into four
major categories:
Typewriter keys
Cursor-control keys
Numeric keys
Function keys
Typewriter Keys
Typewriter keys are similar to the keys on a typewriter. Several keys are
added such as the
Ctrl
,
Alt
,
Esc
, and lock keys for special purposes. When the
lock keys (
C
aps Lock
and
Num Lk
) are pressed, their corresponding indicators
light up.
The Control (
Ctrl
) / Alternate (
Alt
) key is normally used in combination with
other keys for program-specific functions. The Escape (
Esc
) key is usually
used for stopping a process. Examples are exiting a program and canceling a
command. The function depends on the program you are using.
Cursor-Control Keys
Cursor-control keys are generally used for moving and editing purposes.
NOTE:
The word “cursor” refers to the indicator on the screen that lets you
know exactly where on your screen anything you type will appear. It can
take the form of a vertical or horizontal line, a block, or one of many other
shapes.
