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Compaq Presario EZ Series User Manual

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Features of Your Internet PC

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Alt

Alt is frequently used in combination with other keys. By pressing Alt, the focus
moves from the cursor to the menu bar. The effect depends on the program you are
using.

F1-F12

Function keys are assigned specific tasks, depending on the program you are using.
Some tasks include shortcuts, spelling and grammar checks, and activating the
menu bar. Refer to Help for details on specific key combinations.

Backspace

Backspace moves the cursor left one space and deletes the character in that space.

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Windows Application usually has the same effect as a right mouse click.

Scroll Lock

Scroll Lock prevents automatic scrolling in some programs and allows scrolling to
be controlled by the arrow keys. The Scroll Lock light on the keyboard glows when
this key is activated. The effect depends on the program you are using.

Pause/
Break

Pause temporarily stops screen scrolling. The effect depends on the program you
are using.

Insert

Insert switches typing between insert and overtype modes. For example, after
pressing this key, new text is either inserted into the current text or replaces it.

Home

Home moves the cursor to the beginning of the text line, table cell, or document.
Home can also be used in combination with other keys.

Page Up/
Page Down

Page Up/Page Down moves the page up or down.

Delete

Delete deletes the character to the right of the cursor and moves the following text
left one space.

End

End moves the cursor to the end of the text line, table cell, or document. It can also
be used in combination with other keys.

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↑ ↓

Arrow moves the cursor left, right, up, and down.

NumLock

Num Lock indicates that use of the 10-key number pad will produce only numbers.
Pressing the Num Lock key on the keyboard will activate and deactivate this
function.

Key/Button

Description