Using The Special Function Keys - Compaq Armada 1100 Reference Manual

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Using the Special Function Keys

Some keys on the keyboard provide special functions, depending on
the application you are using. These keys are described in the
following table:
Key
Alt
Backspace
Caps Lock
Ctrl
Esc
F1–F12
NumLk
Pause
PrtSc
Scroll
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
Ctrl+Alt + power
button
Fn + power button
3-6 Using the Keyboard
Special Function Keys
Function
Application dependent, used in combination with another
key for a specific function. Check the application software
documentation you are using.
Moves the cursor left and deletes characters as it moves to the
left.
When the CapsLock indicator is on, capitalizes all letters typed.
Application dependent; used in combination with other keys for
specific functions. Check the documentation for the application
software you are using.
Often assigned a specific task by the application. Frequently used
as an exit key.
Used for a specific function in applications and operating systems.
Check the application software documentation you are using.
Activate this function by pressing Fn+End/NumLk. When the
NumLk indicator lights up, the embedded numeric keypad is
activated. NOTE: To change keyclick volume, activate the numeric
keypad. Then press Ctrl+Alt and the plus key (colon, semi-colon
key) repeatedly to increase keyclick volume. Press Ctrl+Alt and
the minus key (the letter "P") repeatedly to decrease keyclick
volume. (Keyclick volume can be heard only in MS-DOS sessions.)
Temporarily suspends screen scrolling. Activate this function by
pressing Fn+Pause.
Prints the information on the screen line-by-line to a local printer.
Using this key will print only the information on the screen.
Activate this function by pressing Fn+PrtSc.
When the Scroll Lock indicator is on, prevents the screen from
scrolling. Access this function by pressing Fn+Scroll.
Restarts the system after the computer has been turned on.
Turns off the computer if the system locks up.
NOTE: Shut Down on the Windows Start menu is the
recommended way to turn off the computer.
Initiates Hibernation.