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2-4 Operating Your Computer
Using the Keyboard
Your keyboard has all the standard functions of a full-sized computer
keyboard plus a
Fn key added for specific functions.
The standard functions of the keyboard can be further divided into four
major categories:
Typewriter keys
Cursor-control keys
Numeric keys
Function keys
Typewriter Keys
Typewriter keys are similar to the keys on a typewriter. Several keys are
added such as the
Ctrl, Alt, Esc, and lock keys for special purposes. When
the lock keys (
Caps Lock, Num Lk, and Scroll Lk) are pressed, their
corresponding indicators light up.
The Control/Alternate key is normally used in combination with other
keys for program-specific functions. The Escape key is usually used for
stopping a process. Examples are exiting a program and canceling a
command. The function depends on the program you are using.