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Some keyboard keys have special functions, as follows:
Key
Function
ESC
Usually assigned to an application-specific function; often used to exit.
PRINT SCRN
Depending on the application in use, prints the displayed screen to a printer.
SCROLL LOCK
Prevents the screen from scrolling.
PAUSE
Temporarily suspends screen scrolling or some operations.
CAPS LOCK
Types all letters as capitals.
NUM LOCK
Activates the numeric keypad.
CTRL
Used with another key for application-specific functions.
ALT
Used with another key for application-specific functions.
DELETE
Deletes characters.
You can use either of the Windows keys in combination with other keys to perform certain
operating system functions, as follows:
Key Combination
Action
W
F
1
Display a pop-up menu for the selected object
W
TAB
Activate the next button on the taskbar
W
E
Run Explorer
W
F
Run Find Document
W
CTRL
+
F
Run Find Computer
W
M
Minimize all windows
SHIFT + W
M
Restore all windows
W
R
Display the Run dialog
Using the Mouse
The system’s PS/2-compatible mouse is a tracking device that controls the movement and
positioning of the pointer (or cursor) displayed on the screen in a graphical display environment.
Wheel
Buttons
