Windows special keys
The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows,
the Windows
®
logo key activates the
Start memu
while the application key
has the same function as the secondary (right) mouse button.
This key activates the Windows
Start menu
.
This key has the same function as the secondary (right) mouse button.
Generating ASCII characters
Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard
operation, but you are able to generate these characters using their
specific ASCII codes.
1.
Hold down the
ALT
key.
2.
Using the numeric keypad, type the ASCII code of the character you
require.
3.
Release
ALT
- the ASCII character will appear on the display screen.
Optical disc drive
The computer may be installed with a DVD Super Multi drive. When the
computer is accessing an optical disc, the indicator on the drive glows.
Formats
The drives support the following formats.
DVD Super Multi drive
The drive supports the following formats: CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-
Video, CD-DA, CD-Text, Photo CD™ (single/multi-session), CD-ROM
Mode 1/Mode 2, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2), Enhanced CD (CD-
EXTRA), Addressing Method 2, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW,
DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL (Format1), DVD+R DL.
Using the optical disc drive
The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of disc based
programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") discs without
an adaptor.
Use the DVD playback application to view DVD-Video discs.
For precautions on writing to discs, refer to the
section.
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