1-12 The Computer at a Glance
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Using the Compaq
Enhanced Keyboard
The typing areas, keyboard lights, and special function keys are
shown and described in the following illustration and table.
Compaq Enhanced Keyboard Components
Keyboard Components
Ref. Component Function
1
Esc Often assigned a specific task by the application. Frequently used as an exit key
(for quitting an application), for moving back one screen, or for canceling a
command.
2
Main keypad Contains the standard typewriting keys. Includes the Caps Lock key. Press the
Caps Lock key once to type all capitalized letters (the Caps Lock light will be on).
Press the Caps Lock key again to turn off capitalization.
3
F1 - F12
(function keys)
Use for specific effects in applications and operating systems. Refer to the
application software documentation.
4
Backspace Moves the cursor left and deletes characters as it moves to the left.
5
Print Scrn Depending on the software you are using, prints the displayed screen to a printer.
Using this key may not print the entire file.
6
Scroll Lock When the Scroll Lock light is on, the screen is prevented from scrolling.
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