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Keyboard – HP Compaq AirLife 100 series User Manual

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Keyboard

When you start an application or select a box that requires text or numbers, you can use the
keyboard to enter information. The keyboard is similar to a standard keyboard on your computer.

SEARCH key

Press

(located just to the right of the Web button) to search information on the current screen or

application. For example, in the Contacts application, press

to search contact-related

information such as names or email addresses in your contacts list.

Press

while in the Home screen to launch Google™ Search and search the web.

In any search bar, enter the information you want to search, then press the ENTER key, or touch the
search icon on the screen.

MENU key

The keyboard includes 3 MENU keys—two MENU keys are located on the lower left and right and the
other MENU key is located next to the trackpad. You can press the MENU key with one hand, and
then on the screen, touch a menu option with your other hand.

SYM key

The SYM (symbol) key is located between the ALT and MENU keys on the lower right corner of the
keyboard. To type a special symbol or character, press the SYM key first, and then touch the button
on the screen showing the special character.

SHIFT key

The two SHIFT keys on the keyboard are located on the lower left and right. Press SHIFT to create a
capital letter or symbol.

Keyboard tips

Insert special character

Press Symbol.

Highlight text

Press and hold Shift while moving your finger across the
screen.

Deselect highlighted text

Move your finger across the trackpad.

Cut text

Highlight text, press and hold MENU, and then press X.

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