F2 Keyboard Familiarisation - AMSTRAD CPC464 User Manual

Foundations 2:
KEYBOARD
FAMILIARISATION
We will now explain the functions of some of the keys on the computer.
Those who are experienced in using computers may skip this section.
[ENTER]
There are two [ENTER] keys. Either of these keys enter the information that you have typed into the
computer. After the [ENTER] key is pressed, a new line is started on the screen. Each instruction
that you type in to the computer should be followed by pressing the [ENTER] key.
From now on, we will show [ENTER] as meaning press the [ENTER] key after each instruction or
program line..
[DEL]
This key is used to delete a character to the left of the cursor on the screen (for example a letter or a
number) which is not required.
Type in a b c d and you will see that the letter d is positioned to the left of the cursor. If you decide
that you do not want the letter d, press [DEL] once and you will see the d removed. If you press
[DEL] and continue to hold it down, the letters a b c will also be removed.
[SHIFT]
There are two [SHIFT] keys. If you press either of these and hold it down whilst typing a character, a
capital letter or upper case symbol will appear on the screen.
Type in the letter a then hold down the [SHIFT] key and type in the letter a again. On the screen you
will see:
aA
Now type in a few spaces by holding down the space bar. Try the following using the number keys
which are on the top line of the keyboard, above the letter keys. Type in the number 2, then hold
down the [SHIFT] key and type in the number 2 again. On the screen you will see:
2"
You can now see what happens when the [SHIFT] key is held down whilst pressing a character key.
Experiment by typing any of the character keys, either on their own, or together with the [SHIFT]
key.
[CAPS LOCK]
This has a similar operation to [SHIFT] except that you only have to press it once. From then on each
letter that you type in will be in capitals, although the number keys will not be shifted. Press [CAPS
LOCK] once, then type in: