Chapter 1 21Keyboard (3500/ 3500G, 5500/ 5500G, 7500/ 7500G)The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve functionkeys.Icon Component Description1 Function keys Access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volumeoutput and the BIOS utility.2 Caps lock@@@@When activated, all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase(same function as pressing jjjj + ).3 Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions, suchas:• Windows + Tab: Activates the next Taskbar button• Windows + E: Explore My Computer• Windows + F: Find Document• Windows + M: Minimize All• jjjj + Windows + M: Undo Minimize All• Windows + R: Displays Run dialog box4 Application key Opens the applications context menu (same function as clicking the rightbutton of the mouse).5 Cursor keys Also called arrow keys, let you move the cursor around the screen. Theyserve the same function as the arrow keys on the numeric pad when the]]]] is toggled off.6 Palm rest7 Num Lock Key]]]]When activated, the keypad is set to numeric mode, i.e., the keys functionas a calculator (complete with arithmetic operators such as +, -, * and /).
