Appendix Ckeyboard; Introduction - Compaq Evo D500 Technical Reference Manual

Appendix C
KEYBOARD
Appendix C KEYBOARD
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INTRODUCTION

This appendix describes the Compaq keyboard that is included as standard with the system unit.
The keyboard complies with the industry-standard classification of an "enhanced keyboard" and
includes a separate cursor control key cluster, twelve "function" keys, and enhanced
programmability for additional functions.
This appendix covers the following keyboard types:
♦ Standard enhanced keyboard.
♦ Space-Saver Windows-version keyboard featuring additional keys for specific support of the
Windows operating system.
♦ Easy Access keyboard with additional buttons for internet accessibility functions.
Only one type of keyboard is supplied with each system. Other types may be available as an
option.
NOTE: This appendix discusses only the keyboard unit. The keyboard interface is a
function of the system unit and is discussed in Chapter 5, Input/Output Interfaces.
Topics covered in this appendix include the following:
♦ Keystroke processing (C.2)
♦ Connectors (C.3)
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