NEC POWERMATE P Manual page 30

The Keyboard
The wired keyboard
The wired keyboard contains many of the standard keys found on other keyboards. In
addition, the NEC keyboard features special keys called "Hotkeys" which allow the user to
quickly perform functions or launch operations with a single keystroke.
The table below describes each set of keys typically found on the wired keyboard.
Note
The actual keyboard may vary slightly from the one shown here, depending on the
computer model you purchased.
Item Description
A Esc Cancels most current tasks.
B Sleep Key Turn the system into Sleep mode, which it shuts down disk activity and
lowers energy consumption.
C Browsing Browsing keys are available on the keyboard. For more information,
Keys please refer to the section on "Browsing Keys".
D Function Function keys are available on the keyboard.
Keys
E Multimedia Multimedia keys available on the keyboard. For more information, please
Keys refer to the section on "Media Keys".
F Special Lets you position the cursor on the screen where you want to. On the
Function screen, the cursor is a blinking underline, block or vertical line
Keys depending on the application. The cursor indicates where the next
character or text typed is inserted. Toggling on/off Insert determines
whether characters you type is inserted into or replaces existing ones.
Delete deletes characters or highlighted items. Home brings you to
the start of a line. End takes you to the end of a line. Page Up takes
you one page up. Page Down takes you one page down.
G LED LED Indicators that light up to indicate certain keyboard settings. For
Indicators more information, please refer to the section on "LED Indicators".
H Number Used to enter numbers or special characters. Press "Shift" simultaneously
Keys for characters on the top.
I Control Ctrl, Alt, Fn and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys
Keys to change their functions. To use control keys, press and hold the
control key while pressing any other key.
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