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This section describes how to use the following features on your
keyboard:
Special keys
The F11 and F12 keys
The embedded numeric keypad.
Special Keys
Certain keys on your keyboard serve special functions when your
computer is running MS-DOS or application programs. The
special keys are described in the following table.
Special key functions
Key
Tab
CapsLock
Shift
Fn
Ctrl
Alt
Purpose
Moves the cursor one tab to the right in normal
mode and one tab to the left in Shift mode.
Changes the letter keys from lower- to uppercase;
changes back to lowercase when pressed again
The number/symbol keys on the top row of the
keyboard and the symbol keys in the main part of
the keyboard are not affected.
Produces uppercase characters or the top symbols
on the keys when used with the main character keys.
Produces lowercase characters when the Caps Lock
function is on. Note: Use this key to reactivate the
system when it is in Suspend mode.
Controls functions on the embedded numeric
keypad as well as other special functions.
Works with other keys to perform special (control)
functions.
Works with other keys to enter alternate character
codes or functions.
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