Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series Reference Manual page 31

Reference Key
1
Esc
2
F1 - F12
3
Backspace
4
Print Scrn
5
Scroll Lock
6
Pause
7
Num Lock
8
Caps Lock
9
Ctrl
10
Windows Logo Keys
11
Alt
12 Windows Application Key
13
Delete
9
10 11
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
1-20 Computer at a Glance
Special Function Keys
Function
Often assigned a specific task by the application.
Frequently used as an exit key (for quitting an
application), or for moving back one screen, or for
canceling a command.
Used for specific effects in applications and operating
systems. Refer to the application software
documentation.
Moves the cursor left and deletes characters as it
moves to the left.
Depending on the software you are using, prints the
displayed screen to a printer. Using this key will not
print the entire file.
When the Scroll Lock light is on, it prevents the
screen from scrolling in some spreadsheet
applications.
Temporarily suspends screen scrolling or some
operations.
When the Num Lock light is on, the numeric keypad
is activated and the arrow keys are deactivated.
(The arrow keys to the left of the keypad perform
the same functions as the arrow keys on the
keypad.)
When the Caps Lock light is on, all letters typed are
capitalized.
Used in combination with another key, its effect
depends on the software application you are using.
Opens the Windows Start menu. Used in
combination with another key, its effect depends on
the software application you are using.
Used in combination with another key, its effect
depends on the software application you are using.
Opens a context menu for the software program you
are using.
Deletes highlighted characters on the screen;
otherwise, deletes one character at a time.
Holding down Ctrl and Alt while pressing Delete
restarts the computer.