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User’s Guide
Special Keys on Your Keyboard
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Enter key
or
In a dialog box, pressing Enter is the
same as clicking the outlined button. In
some programs, pressing this key
confirms information you have
provided.
Escape key
or
The function of this key depends on the
program you are using.
Function keys
Some programs allow you to use the
twelve function keys to give commands.
You can assign commands or action
sequences to function keys with special
utility programs.
Option key
,
or
Use in combination with other keys to
produce special characters or modify
actions.
Numeric keys
Use to produce numbers and
mathematical symbols. Some programs
use these keys as function keys to initiate
actions.
Power key
On some models, press to power on the
computer. Also press to power down the
computer, to put the computer to sleep,
or to restart the computer.
Return key
or
Use to move the insertion point to the
beginning of the next line. In a dialog
box, pressing Return is the same as
clicking the outlined button.
Shift key
or
Use to produce capital letters (or the
upper character on the key).
Tab key
or
Use to move the insertion point to the
next stopping place (such as a tab stop or
field in a dialog box or program).
Other special keys
or
The function of these keys depends on
the operating system and program you
are using.
enter
esc
esc
F1
option
alt
num
lock
clear
=
/
*
7
4
0
8
5
2
9
6
3
enter
1
.
return
shift
tab
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