Product Description

Table 1-5

Standard Keyboard Components

Item

Component

Function

 

 

 

1

Function keys

Execute frequently used system functions

 

(f3, f4, f8–f11)

when pressed in combination with the fn

 

 

key.

 

 

 

2

caps lock key

Enables caps lock and turns on the caps

 

 

lock light.

 

 

 

3

fn key

Executes frequently used system

 

 

functions when pressed in combination

 

 

with a function key or the esc key.

 

 

 

4

Windows logo key

Displays the Windows Start menu.

 

 

 

5

Windows

Displays a shortcut menu for items

 

applications key

beneath the pointer.

 

 

 

6

Arrow keys

Moves the cursor around the screen.

 

 

 

7

Keypad keys (15)

Can be used like the keys on an external

 

 

numeric keypad.

 

 

 

8

num lock key

Enables numeric lock, turns on the

 

 

embedded numeric keypad, and turns

 

 

on the num lock light.

 

 

 

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Compaq NC8230, NW8240, NX8220 manual Standard Keyboard Components, Fn key

NC8230, NW8240, NX8220 specifications

The Compaq NX8220, NW8240, and NC8230 are a trio of laptops that were engineered to cater to the needs of professionals and mobile users, blending performance, design, and cutting-edge technology.

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