The Keyboard - Acer Aspire 6200 User Manual

The Keyboard

The way keys are used varies from program to program. Here
are some of the most common uses:
Esc key • exits the current action, screen, or program.
Tab key • moves the cursor over a set number of spaces in
word processing software. In other types of programs, it moves
the cursor from one field (an area on the screen where data
can be entered) to the next.
Enter key • starts a new paragraph in word processing. In other
programs, it accepts data entered or shows that an action is
complete.
Shift key • pressing this key while typing a letter or symbol key
will give you the capital letter or symbol on the top of the key.
Caps Lock key • locks the capital letters in place. Pressing it
again will take the Caps Lock off. (A Caps Lock indicator light
will turn on when the Caps Lock is on.)
Function keys • numbered F1 through F12, each will perform a
specific and well-defined function, should an application use
them.
Cursor Arrow keys • move the cursor in the directions that
the arrows point.
Insert key • when activated, inserts data vs. typing over/
replacing it.
Delete key • will delete data that is highlighted or to the right
of the cursor.
Home key • takes you to the beginning of a line.
Esc
Tab
Caps
Lock
Shift
Delete
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Function
Insert
Enter
Cursor Arrows
End key • takes you to the end of a line.
Page Up / Page Down keys • move you up or down a screen
at a time.
Backspace key • is similar to the delete key above, but it will
delete one character at a time to the left of the cursor.
Alt and Ctrl keys • have varying functions on their own or
when used with other keys, depending on the software being
used.
Num Lock key and numeric key pad • when the Num
Lock/Num Pad key is on, the keys on the numeric key pad can
be used for entering numbers. When it's off, these keys become
arrow keys, page up and page down keys–as indicated on the
bottom half of the key.
Sleep • puts your computer into sleep mode.
Volume Control / Mute • controls the speaker volume. Press
to mute.
Web Connection • starts up the Internet browser.
• brings up the Windows 98 START menu.
• displays drop-down menus from icons (same as right click)
and currently active applications.
Ctrl
Alt
Alt
Ctrl
End
Page Down
Backspace
Home
Page Up
Sleep
Volume
Control/
Mute
Web
Connection
Num Lock/
Num Pad
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