Using The Pc Hardware; Using The Keyboard - HP Media Center m1100 - Desktop PC Getting Started Manual

Using the Keyboard

Your PC may include a standard keyboard or a
wireless keyboard.
A standard keyboard connects to the keyboard
connector in the back of the PC.
A wireless keyboard (select models only) uses a
receiver/transmitter, instead of a connector cable, to
communicate with your PC. A light on the receiver
indicates receiver activity.
The keyboard has an arrangement of standard keys,
indicator lights, and special buttons.
Alphanumeric keys are the main keys found on
a standard typewriter.
Function keys are the F1 through F12 keys
located above the main keys. F1 opens a help
window for the software program being used.
F3 opens a search window. Other function key
operations may depend on the software program
you are using.

Using the PC Hardware

Arrow keys are controls for up, down, right, and
left. You can use these keys instead of the mouse to
move the cursor on a Web site, in a document, or in
a game.
Numeric keys are locked when the Num Lock LED
(light-emitting diode) on the keyboard is lit. When
locked, the numeric keys are the number keys and
arithmetic function keys found on a basic calculator.
When the Num Lock LED on the keyboard is off, the
numeric keys are directional keys used during
games or to move the cursor.
Special buttons are at the top of the keyboard.
These buttons operate the CD or DVD player,
connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access
to specific functions. See "Special Keyboard
Buttons" on page 70 for descriptions of these
buttons.
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