Palm 600, User Manual

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Basics
Using the Keyboard
When using the keyboard, most people find it easiest to hold the Treo with two
hands and use the tips of both thumbs to press the keys.
Using the Keyboard Backlight
Treo includes a keyboard backlight for nighttime use. The keyboard backlight
activates automatically when the screen turns on, but shuts off if the keyboard is
not in use.
To manually turn on the backlight, press Option then . The backlight may
not be visible in bright sunlight.
To manually turn off the backlight, press Option then again.
Entering Lowercase and Uppercase Letters
To type lowercase letters, press the desired keys.
To type an uppercase letter, press Shift , then type a letter. You don’t need to
hold down Shift while typing.
To turn Caps Lock on, press Shift twice. To turn it off, press Shift again.
When Caps Lock is on, this symbol appears in the lower right:
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Applications Launcher
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