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Table 1-4, Special Function Keys, Function, F1 - F12, Backspace, Print Scrn, Scroll Lock, Pause

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1-11 Ref. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Key Esc F1 - F12 Backspace Print Scrn Scroll Lock Pause Num Lock Caps Lock Ctrl Table 1-4 Special Function Keys Function Often assigned a specific task by the application. Frequently used as an exit key (for quitting an application), for moving back one screen, or for canceling a command. Used for specific effects in applications and operating systems. Refer to the application software documentation. Moves the cursor left and deletes characters as it moves to the left. Depending on the software you are using, prints the displayed screen to a printer. Using this key may not print the entire file. When the Scroll Lock light is on, the screen is prevented from scrolling. Temporarily suspends screen scrolling or some operations. When the Num Lock light is on, the numeric keypad is activated and the arrow keys are deactivated. (The arrow keys to the left of the keypad perform the same functions as the arrow keys on the keypad.) When the Caps Lock light is on, all letters typed are capitalized. Used in combination with another key, its effect depends on the application software you are using. Continued Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide

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Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide
Table 1-4
Special Function Keys
Ref.
Key
Function
1
Esc
Often assigned a specific task by the application.
Frequently used as an exit key (for quitting an application),
for moving back one screen, or for canceling a command.
2
F1 - F12
Used for specific effects in applications and operating
systems. Refer to the application software documentation.
3
Backspace
Moves the cursor left and deletes characters as it moves to
the left.
4
Print Scrn
Depending on the software you are using, prints the
displayed screen to a printer. Using this key may not print
the entire file.
5
Scroll Lock
When the Scroll Lock light is on, the screen is prevented
from scrolling.
6
Pause
Temporarily suspends screen scrolling or some operations.
7
Num Lock
When the Num Lock light is on, the numeric keypad is
activated and the arrow keys are deactivated. (The arrow
keys to the left of the keypad perform the same functions
as the arrow keys on the keypad.)
8
Caps Lock
When the Caps Lock light is on, all letters typed are
capitalized.
9
Ctrl
Used in combination with another key, its effect depends
on the application software you are using.
Continued