Using the Modifier Keys

Name

Key

 

Function

ALPHA

 

 

The ALPHA key enables you to toggle between the alpha and numeric

 

ALPHA

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modes. See ALPHA Key on page 6-5.

Blue and

 

 

The blue and red keys are used in combination with other keys to type

Red

 

 

special characters and perform system functions. Each key modifies only

 

Blue

 

the next key pressed.

 

 

 

Each keyboard is color-coded to indicate the character typed or function

 

Red

 

performed when specific keys are pressed immediately after the blue or

 

 

 

red modifier key.

Number

NUM

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The Number Lock key enables you to toggle between the alpha and

Lock (NUM)

numeric modes. See Number Lock (NUM) Key on page 6-11.

 

 

Shift (SFT)

 

 

The shift key modifies only the next key pressed; it must be pressed

 

SFT

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before each key you wish to modify. Shift toggles the keyboard between

 

 

 

uppercase alphabet mode and lowercase alphabet mode.

 

SFT

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Press the shift key twice to toggle Caps Lock on and off. When Caps

 

 

 

Lock is toggled on, characters are uppercase; when toggled off,

 

SFT

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characters are lowercase.

 

SFT

 

Using the Navigation Keys

Located in the center of each keyboard for easy access with either hand, the navigation keys navigate the cursor through application screens.

KeyFunction

VOL

Moves the cursor up one row or line.

PG

Moves the cursor down one row or line.

Raises the volume.

& VOL

Blue

&

 

Lowers the volume.

PG

 

Blue

 

 

&

VOL

Moves the cursor up one page.

Red

 

 

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