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Using the keyboard, Functions of the keyboard keys – Sony PCG-R505ECP User Manual

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VAIO® Computer User Guide

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Using the Keyboard

Your keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, but the keyboard has
additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks.

Functions of the keyboard keys

Keyboard

Key

Description

Numeric keypad
area

Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the
numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform
mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction.
Note: You must press the Num Lock key to activate the
numeric keypad. (When you do so, the Num Lock indicator
will be on.) Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate it.

Navigation keys The Left/Right/Up/Down arrows move the cursor on the

screen and also function as the Home, End, Page Up, and Page
Down keys, respectively.

Correction keys

The Insert, Backspace, and Delete keys enable you to make
corrections in your documents.

Function Keys

Print Screen Key

Shift

Fn Key

Windows® Key

Alt Key

Applications Key

Numeric Keypad Area

Navigation Keys

Correction Keys

Fn

Key

Backspace

Key

Ctrl Key

Key