User's Manual
Before you turn on the computer 1-17
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Keyboard
In this section the basic function and name of the keys are described,
however there are differences in the usage of the keyboard depending on
the software you are using.
Character keys
The keys that are used to input letters or symbols are called character
keys.
There are 2
∼
6 types of letters or symbols imprinted on those keys. Which
of the imprinted characters is entered depends on the combination with the
control keys you are using.
The key shown below is used as an example to explain the character input
methods.
Character or symbol
you wish to enter
Input method
Content
Character or symbol in
the top left corner
Press the key while
holding the
Shift
key
down
For entering symbols or
alphabetical upper case
(capital) letters (in this
case “&”).
See “Description and
function of the main
keys, in this part”.
Character or symbol in
the left middle
Just press the key
For entering numbers or
alphabetical smaller
case characters (in this
case “7”)
