Keyboard

Figure 1-5Keyboard Components

Table 1-4Keyboard Components

1

Function Keys

Perform special functions depending on the software application being used.

 

 

 

2

Editing Keys

Includes the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down.

 

 

 

3

Status Lights

Indicate the status of the computer and keyboard settings (Num Lock, Caps Lock,

 

 

and Scroll Lock).

 

 

 

4

Numeric Keys

Work like a calculator keypad.

 

 

 

5

Arrow Keys

Used to navigate through a document or Web site. These keys allow you to move

 

 

left, right, up, and down, using the keyboard instead of the mouse.

 

 

 

6

Ctrl Keys

Used in combination with another key; their effect depends on the application

 

 

software you are using.

 

 

 

7

Application Key1

Used (like the right mouse button) to open pop-up menus in a Microsoft Office

 

 

application. May perform other functions in other software applications.

 

 

 

8

Windows Logo Keys1

Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Used in combination with other

 

 

keys to perform other functions.

 

 

 

9

Alt Keys

Used in combination with another key; their effect depends on the application

 

 

software you are using.

1Keys available in select geographic regions.

Using the Windows Logo Key

Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in the Windows operating system. Refer to Keyboard on page 5 to identify the Windows Logo key.

Table 1-5Windows Logo Key Functions

The following Windows Logo Key functions are available in Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, and Micorosft Windows 7.

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