Compaq EZ Series Personal Computer User Manual


 
Features of Your Internet PC 2-9
Alt
Alt
is frequently used in combination with other keys. By pressing
Alt
, the focus
moves from the cursor to the menu bar. The effect depends on the program you are
using.
F1-F12
Function
keys are assigned specific tasks, depending on the program you are using.
Some tasks include shortcuts, spelling and grammar checks, and activating the
menu bar. Refer to Help for details on specific key combinations.
Backspace Backspace
moves the cursor left one space and deletes the character in that space.
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Windows Application
usually has the same effect as a right mouse click.
Scroll Lock
Scroll Lock
prevents automatic scrolling in some programs and allows scrolling to
be controlled by the arrow keys. The Scroll Lock light on the keyboard glows when
this key is activated. The effect depends on the program you are using.
Pause/
Break
Pause
temporarily stops screen scrolling. The effect depends on the program you
are using.
Insert
Insert
switches typing between insert and overtype modes. For example, after
pressing this key, new text is either inserted into the current text or replaces it.
Home
Home
moves the cursor to the beginning of the text line, table cell, or document.
Home
can also be used in combination with other keys.
Page Up/
Page Down
Page Up/Page Down
moves the page up or down.
Delete
Delete
deletes the character to the right of the cursor and moves the following text
left one space.
End
End
moves the cursor to the end of the text line, table cell, or document. It can also
be used in combination with other keys.
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← →
↑ ↓
Arrow
moves the cursor left, right, up, and down.
NumLock
Num Lock
indicates that use of the 10-key number pad will produce only numbers.
Pressing the
Num Lock
key on the keyboard will activate and deactivate this
function.
Key/Button Description