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Using the keyboard

Keyboard features
The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. Your keyboard also has status
indicators that show which keyboard feature is active.
Feature Icon Description
Editing buttons Use these buttons to copy, cut, and paste.
Function keys Start program actions. Each program uses different function keys for
different purposes. See the program documentation to find out more
about the function key actions.
Internet buttons Use these buttons to launch your Internet home page, search, or e-mail
programs.
Audio playback
buttons
Use these buttons to play your audio files and to adjust the volume.
Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the
end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a
document, or to the end of a document.
Indicators Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are
activated. Press the corresponding key to activate the function.
Windows keys Press one of these keys to open the Windows Start menu. These keys
can also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like
F(Search utility), R(Run utility), and E(Explorer utility).
Application key Access shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows.
Directional keys Move the cursor up, down, ri ght, or left.
Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad
(NUM LOCK) is turned on.