NEC VERSA S5500 Series User Manual page 21

Keyboard
Note: The illustrations, colours and pictures shown are for illustration purposes. They may vary slightly from
country to country and the unit you purchase. Please refer to the finished product for final configurations.
Specifications and model names are subject to change without notice.
The keyboard is equipped with many features. However the outlook of the keyboard may be slightly different
from your actual unit. These include:
Function Keys (A)
with the Fn key to activate special functions. Function keys are application-driven. For more information,
please refer to the 'Function Keys' note.
Numeric Keypad (B)
and functions printed in blue at the bottom right corner of the keys. The keypad lets you type numbers
and mathematical operands (+, -) as you would on a calculator. The keypad is ideal for entering long lists
of numbers. When you press Fn+Num Lock again, the keys revert to their normal functions as
typewriter keys.
Control keys (C)
their functions. To use control keys, press and hold the control key while pressing another key. For
example, "Press Ctrl c" means to hold down the Ctrl key and press the c key. Key combinations are
specific to the application you are running.
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Windows keys (D)
Cursor Control keys (E)
On the screen, the cursor is a blinking underline, block, or vertical bar depending on the application. The
cursor indicates where the next typed text will be inserted.
- function keys are available on the notebook keyboard. These keys work together
- pressing Fn+Num Lock on the keyboard activates the numeric keypad numbers
- Ctrl, Alt, Fn and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change
- use the following two keys to facilitate your work.
Shortcut/Application key - provides quick access to shortcut menus.
(This key acts like a right mouse button.)
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Floating Windows key - displays the Start menu. (The outlook of
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Floating Windows key is depends on the system you purchase.)
- cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want.
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