Qosmio G50

Desktop-style Keyboard

The Qosmio G50 comes with a “desktop-style” keyboard built into it. This means it is full-sized and features a full set of numeric function keys (also known as calculator keys) on the right-hand side. Unlike other notebooks computers with smaller keyboards, there is no “Numeric Mode” or any numeric keyboard overlay.

Figure 5-1 Desktop-style Keyboard

Generating ASCII characters

Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation, but you are able to generate these characters using their specific ASCII codes.

1.Hold down ALT key.

2.Using the numeric function, type the ASCII code of the character you require.

3.Release ALT key - the ASCII character will appear on the display screen.

User’s Manual

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