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Special Key Features, “Sticky” Keys, Special Keys

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Learning Input Methods Special Key Features The integrated keyboard takes advantage of several special features to make using a small keyboard easier. "Sticky" Keys The integrated keyboard uses a "Sticky Key" feature for the Shift, Menu, and Fn keys (known as "key modifiers"). This means that when you enter a number or symbol requiring a combination of keys to be pressed, the key modifier will stay engaged until you press the second key. It is not necessary to press both keys at the same time. Special Keys There are several keys on the integrated keyboard that, when used in combination with other keys, make it easier to navigate the keyboard or have special modifier capabilities. Key + Function Description Function (Fn) key "Sticky Key" for invoking alternate function or symbols on most keys. Symbol (Sym) key (English only) Used for selecting alternate characters and symbols to replace a character. Symbol (Sym) key Used for selecting alternate (all other languages) characters and symbols to replace a character. Start key Instantly displays the Start menu from any application without tapping the screen. Menu key Context-sensitive menu key which is used for shortcuts such as cutting and pasting. User's Guide 5-10

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User’s Guide
5–10
Learning Input Methods
Special Key Features
The integrated keyboard takes advantage of several special
features to make using a small keyboard easier.
“Sticky” Keys
The integrated keyboard uses a “Sticky Key” feature for the
Shift,
Menu,
and
Fn
keys (known as “key modifiers”). This means that
when you enter a number or symbol requiring a combination of
keys to be pressed, the key modifier will stay engaged until you
press the second key. It is not necessary to press both keys at the
same time.
Special Keys
There are several keys on the integrated keyboard that, when used
in combination with other keys, make it easier to navigate the
keyboard or have special modifier capabilities.
Key
Function
Description
Function (Fn) key
“Sticky Key” for invoking
alternate function or symbols
on most keys.
+
Symbol (Sym) key
(English only)
Used for selecting alternate
characters and symbols to
replace a character.
Symbol (Sym) key
(all other languages)
Used for selecting alternate
characters and symbols to
replace a character.
Start key
Instantly displays the
Start
menu from any application
without tapping the screen.
Menu key
Context-sensitive menu key
which is used for shortcuts
such as cutting and pasting.