Using the keyboard - Acer Aspire one Series

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Note: Depending on your edition of Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as described.

Application key: This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Special keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard.

The Euro symbol

• Open a text editor or word processor.
• Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.

Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol.
Please refer to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign

• Open a text editor or word processor.
• Hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.

Note: This function varies according to the language settings.