User’s Manual
5-5
The Keyboard
Windows special keys
The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows,
the Windows Start Button key activates the
Start
menu 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
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.