5. The typewriter keys
The typewriter keys consist of keys with numeric, alphanumeric and special characters.
They are arranged like the keys on a standard typewriter.
The <Enter> key is labeled with an angled arrow pointing to the left. It is
used to confirm predefined or manually entered commands.
Use the <Shift> key in order to write capital letters or to produce the sym-
bols printed above the keys (!"§ etc.).
Press the <Caps Lock> key once to enter all characters as capitals. When
this function is activated, the corresponding LED will light up. Pressing this
button again will deactivate this function.
The <Backspace> key erases a single character to the left of the cursor.
The <Alt> and <Ctrl> keys are used in combination with other keys in order
to execute shortcuts. For example, when using a Microsoft
operating system, the key combination [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del] will launch the
task manager.
Ctrl
In most word processing applications, the <Tab> key will move the cursor
a certain distance to the right or, when the <Shift> key is held down, to
the left.
Press the special Microsoft
Use the <Application> key to display a pop-up menu of the currently se-
lected application. Pressing the <Application> key is the same as clicking
the right mouse button in some applications.
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Press <Space> to enter a blank space.
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key to open the Start menu.
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