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Hardware Reference Guide

Product Features

Keyboard Components

1

Function Keys

Perform special functions depending on the software application
being used.

2

Editing Keys

Includes the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and
Page Down.

3

Status Lights

Indicate the status of the computer and keyboard settings
(Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock).

4

Numeric Keys

Work like a calculator keypad.

5

Arrow Keys

Used to navigate through a document or Web site. These keys
allow you to move left, right, up, and down, using the keyboard
instead of the mouse.

6

Ctrl Keys

Used in combination with another key; its effect depends on the
application software you are using.

7

Application Key*

Used (like the right mouse button) to open pop-up menus in a
Microsoft Office application. May perform other functions in other
software applications.

8

Windows Logo
Keys*

Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Used in
combination with other keys to perform other functions.

9

Alt Keys

Used in combination with another key; its effect depends on the
application software you are using.

*Keys available in select geographic regions.