Amiga A4000 - Page 28

The Amiga Keyboard 2-5
Remember the following points when using the keyboard:
•
The layout or "mapping" of characters to the keys is determined
by the Preferences keymap setting. This typically varies by
country.
• Keys can be redefined by an application to have special
functions.
If you notice unexpected responses to some
keystrokes (especially when switching between windows and
screens running different applications) this may be the reason.
For specifics on how an application affects the keyboard, see the
application's manual.
• Depending on the application, certain key combinations may
have special meaning. The keys may need to be pressed
simultaneously or one after the other.
•
Many keys on the keyboard repeat for as long as they are held
down.
• You
cannot interchange the numeral "0" and the uppercase
letter "0," or the numeral "1" and the lowercase letter "1."
Note International keyboards have two additional keys on
the main keyboard, located near the Shift key
positions.
The characters they produce depend on the
current keymap.
The Main Keyboard Area
The main keyboard area has standard alphanumeric typewriter
keys plus special keys with computer-specific uses. Some of these
are "qualifier keys," which have no effect by themselves, but are
used with other keys for special functions.
Qualifier
keys include the following:
Shift Keys
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Two Shift keys, marked with an up arrow (i.f) are located on either
side of the bottom row ofletters. These keys can be used the same
way as the shift keys on a standard typewriter. Press either Shift
key simultaneously with any alphabetic key or with any key having