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Keyboard Components
Keyboard
Ref Component
n
Power button
o
Status panel
p
Function keys
F1–12
q
Embedded
numeric keypad
r
Cursor keys
s
Integrated
trackball
t
Palm Rest (2)
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Using the Keyboard
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Keyboard Components
Function
When pressed the first time, turns on the computer.
When pressed once after the computer is on, initiates
Standby (Suspend). When pressed the second time,
exits Standby. See Chapter 4, "Managing Power," for
details.
NOTE: To turn off the computer, use Windows Shut
Down from the Start menu. In case of a severe system
lock-up, when the mouse doesn't work and
Ctrl+Alt+Del is not recognized by the unit, use
Ctrl+Alt + the power button to shut down the unit.
Displays computer status indicators.
Used for a specific function in applications and
operating systems.
Allows two operating modes, numeric (if Fn+NumLk
key is on) and edit (if Fn+NumLk key is off).
Allows cursor to move up, down, right, left.
Moves the pointer around the screen; functions as a
mouse.
Designed to rest the part of your palms closest to the
wrist when you pause at the keyboard. Do not use the
palm rest while you are typing.
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