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Table 1-9, Keyboard Features and Functions, Function

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Ref. Key 1 Esc 2 Main Typewriter Keypad 3 F1 - F12 4 Backspace 5 Print Scrn 6 Scroll Lock 7 Pause 8 Num Lock Light 9 Caps Lock Light : Scroll Lock Light ; Ctrl < Windows Logo Keys = Alt > Space Bar ? Windows Application Key @ Editing Keys A Arrow Keys B Numeric Keypad ;+=+@ Ctrl+Alt+Delete Table 1-9 Keyboard Features and Functions 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. Provides the same keys in generally the same relative position as a standard typewriter keyboard. 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 in use, prints the displayed screen to a printer. Using this key will not necessarily print the entire file. When the Scroll Lock light is on, it prevents the screen from scrolling in some spreadsheet applications. 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. When the Scroll Lock light is on, the display will advance a line at a time. Used in combination with another key, its effect depends on the software application you are using. Opens the Windows Start menu. Used in combination with another key, its effect depends on the software application you are using. Used in combination with another key, its effect depends on the software application you are using. Advances the cursor one character space at a time. Opens a context menu for the software program you are using. Insert, Delete, Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down. Pressing the key will perform the stated function. Pressing the left or right arrow keys will move the cursor one character space at a time in the direction shown. Pressing the up or down arrow key will move the cursor up or down one line at a time. These keys act as they do on a calculator style keypad. Holding down Ctrl and Alt while pressing Delete restarts the computer. Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series of Personal Computers 1-23

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Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series of Personal Computers
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Table 1-9
Keyboard Features and Functions
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
Main Typewriter Keypad
Provides the same keys in generally the same relative position as a standard
typewriter keyboard.
3
F1 - F12
Used for specific effects in applications and operating systems. Refer to the
application software documentation.
4
Backspace
Moves the cursor left and deletes characters as it moves to the left.
5
Print Scrn
Depending on the software in use, prints the displayed screen to a printer. Using this
key will not necessarily print the entire file.
6
Scroll Lock
When the Scroll Lock light is on, it prevents the screen from scrolling in some
spreadsheet applications.
7
Pause
Temporarily suspends screen scrolling or some operations.
8
Num Lock Light
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.)
9
Caps Lock Light
When the Caps Lock light is on, all letters typed are capitalized.
:
Scroll Lock Light
When the Scroll Lock light is on, the display will advance a line at a time.
;
Ctrl
Used in combination with another key, its effect depends on the software application
you are using.
<
Windows Logo Keys
Opens the Windows Start menu. Used in combination with another key, its effect
depends on the software application you are using.
=
Alt
Used in combination with another key, its effect depends on the software application
you are using.
>
Space Bar
Advances the cursor one character space at a time.
?
Windows Application Key
Opens a context menu for the software program you are using.
@
Editing Keys
Insert, Delete, Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down. Pressing the key will perform
the stated function.
A
Arrow Keys
Pressing the left or right arrow keys will move the cursor one character space at a
time in the direction shown. Pressing the up or down arrow key will move the cursor
up or down one line at a time.
B
Numeric Keypad
These keys act as they do on a calculator style keypad.
;
+
=
+
@
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
Holding down Ctrl and Alt while pressing Delete restarts the computer.