. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-16
Product Description
Computer keyboard components are shown in Figure 1-5 and described in Table 1-8.
Figure 1-5.
Computer Components: Keyboard
Table 1-8
Keyboard Components
Item
Component
Function
1
Display switch
Turns off the display if it is closed while the computer is turned
on. The computer beeps unless audio has been disabled.
2
Vents
Allows airflow to cool the computer.
3
Suspend button
Toggles on to initiate or off to exit Suspend.
4
Volume control
Adjusts volume of stereo speakers.
5
Power switch
Turns computer on or off.
6
Scroll lock key
Turns on the scroll function.
7
Page up and page down keys
Moves image to previous or following screen.
8
Num Lk key
Turns on the numeric lock function.
9
Embedded numeric keypad
Converts keys to numeric keypad.
10
Cursor-control keys
Moves the cursor around the screen.
11
Fn key
Used with hotkeys to perform preset hotkey functions.
12
Caps lock key
Turns on the caps lock function.
13
F1 through F12 function keys
Perform preset functions.
14
Programmable keys
Assign and launch frequently used documents or applications
and emulate Windows and Application Logo Keys.
