Special keys on the Macintosh PowerBook 3400 series keyboard

Tab key

Caps lock indicator Caps Lock key

Control key

Escape key

 

 

 

 

 

Function keys

 

 

 

 

Delete key

 

Power key

esc

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F2

 

F3

 

F4

F5

F6

F7

F8

F9

 

F10

F11

F12

 

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Option key x(Command) key

Enter key Arrow keys Return key Shift key

Arrow keys

Move the insertion point as an alternative to using the pointing device.

 

In some programs, the arrow keys have other functions.

Caps Lock key

A locking Shift key for letters only (numbers and symbols aren’t affected).

 

A small green light shows on the Caps Lock key when caps lock is on.

x(Command) key Works in combination with other keys as an alternative to choosing a menu command.

Control key

In combination with other keys, provides shortcuts or modifies actions.

Delete key

Deletes selected material, or the character to the left of the insertion point.

Enter key

In a dialog box, pressing Enter is the same as clicking the outlined button.

 

In some programs, confirms information you have provided.

Escape key

The function of this key depends on the program you’re using.

Function keys

Some programs allow you to use function keys to give commands. You

 

can assign commands or action sequences to function keys with

 

utility programs.

Option key

In combination with other keys, produces special characters or

 

modifies actions.

Power key

Turns the computer on and off.

Return key

Moves 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

Produces capital letters (or the upper character on the key).

Tab key

Moves the insertion point to the next stopping place (such as a tab stop or

 

data field).

 

 

 

 

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Apple 3400 Series manual Some programs, the arrow keys have other functions