Sony PCG-R505ES, User Manual

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VAIO® Computer User Guide
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Using the Keyboard
Your keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, but the keyboard has
additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks.
Functions of the keyboard keys
Keyboard
Key Description
Numeric keypad
area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the
numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform
mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction.
Note: You must press the Num Lock key to activate the
numeric keypad. (When you do so, the Num Lock indicator
will be on.) Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate it.
Navigation keys The Left/Right/Up/Down arrows move the cursor on the
screen and also function as the Home, End, Page Up, and Page
Down keys, respectively.
Correction keys The Insert, Backspace, and Delete keys enable you to make
corrections in your documents.
Function Keys
Print Screen Key
Shift
Fn Key
Windows® Key
Alt Key
Applications Key
Numeric Keypad Area
Navigation Keys
Correction Keys
Fn
Key
Backspace
Key
Ctrl Key
Key