Using the keyboard
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Standard keyboardKeyboard features

The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. Your keyboard

also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is active.

Function keys Indicators
Windows keys Application key Directional keys
Internet buttons
Navigation keys
Numeric keypad

Feature Icon Description

Editing buttons Use these buttons to copy, cut, and paste.
Function keys Use these buttons to 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 Use these keys key s to move the cu rsor to the be ginning of a line, to the en d
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 NUMLOCK, CAPSLOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Press
the corresponding key to activate the function.
Windows keys Use 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 Use this key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows.
Directional keys Use these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.
Numeric keypad Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUMLOCK) is
turned on.