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The Keyboard
The wired keyboard
The wired keyboard contains many of the standard keys found on other keyboards. In
addition, the NEC keyboard features special keys called “Hotkeys” which allow the user to
quickly perform functions or launch operations with a single keystroke.
The table below describes each set of keys typically found on the wired keyboard.
Note
The actual keyboard may vary slightly from the one shown here, depending on the
computer model you purchased.
Item
Description
A Esc
Cancels most current tasks.
B Sleep
Key
Turn the system into Sleep mode, which it shuts down disk activity and
lowers energy consumption.
C Browsing
Keys
Browsing keys are available on the keyboard. For more information,
please refer to the section on “Browsing Keys”.
D Function
Keys
Function keys are available on the keyboard.
E Multimedia
Keys
Multimedia keys available on the keyboard. For more information, please
refer to the section on “Media Keys”.
F Special
Function
Keys
Lets you position the cursor on the screen where you want to. On the
screen, the cursor is a blinking underline, block or vertical line
depending on the application. The cursor indicates where the next
character or text typed is inserted. Toggling on/off
Insert
determines
whether characters you type is inserted into or replaces existing ones.
Delete
deletes characters or highlighted items.
Home
brings you to
the start of a line.
End
takes you to the end of a line.
Page Up
takes
you one page up.
Page Down
takes you one page down.
G LED
Indicators
LED Indicators that light up to indicate certain keyboard settings. For
more information, please refer to the section on “LED Indicators”.
H Number
Keys
Used to enter numbers or special characters. Press “
Shift
” simultaneously
for characters on the top.
I Control
Keys
Ctrl, Alt, Fn and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys
to change their functions. To use control keys, press and hold the
control key while pressing any other key.
