The keyboard on this machine does not have "Page up", "Page down", "Home", and "End" keys. Are there alternate key strokes/shortcuts to replace the function of these keys? The keyboard on this machine does not have "Page up", "Page down", "Home", and "End" keys. Are there alternate key strokes/shortcuts to replace the function... » Read More The keyboard on this machine does not have "Page up", "Page down", "Home", and "End" keys. Are there alternate key strokes/shortcuts to replace the function of these keys? « Show Less
1035811
Yes, the left and right arrow function as Page Up and Page down keys and CNTL + left arrow is home and CNTL + right arrow is end. The major drawbacks to this computer is the keyboard (it's just awful to type on) and the battery life (less than 1 hour of constant use). The screen is amazing, but the keyboard and battery drawbacks are a deal breaker on this computer. There are better options for the price out there. Hope this helps.
1035812
Yes. Use the Fn key in combo with the arrow keys. <Fn + Left> = Home<Fn + Right> = End<Fn + Up> = Page Up<Fn + Down> = Page Down...good question. I more-or-less stumbled across that lol (actually, I think it's pretty standard for smaller laptops with keyboards sans those keys, but I'd long ago forgotten).
2251467
"a scroll feature?" Sort of . . . The keyboard has four directional keys under the touchpad that function as Up, Down, Left, and Right Arrow keys. Holding down the Fn key with the Up key gives PageUp, with the Down key gives PageDown, with the Left key gives Home, and with the Right key gives End. Holding them down causes auto-repeat. If your application recognizes those keys for scrolling you are in luck. Many applications recognize Ctrl-Home and Ctrl-End. Alas, they are unavailable. One would think one could use Fn-Ctrl-Left for Home and Fn-Ctrl-Right for End, but Fn-Ctrl together yields the Win (Meta or Logo) key, thus one gets Win-Left and Win-Right instead. "a way to program keyboard shortcuts or hot keys?" Yes, if your application assigns (or can reassign) keys or Alt, Ctrl, and Shift key combinations.
679470
Yes--I strike waaaay too many extra keys when typing on a laptop and am constantly correcting my typing. Standard keyboards are much more user friendly for me. EB
2152176
no, it does not work well and the key board is all wobbly and unstable while typing and in use. kindly send an appropriate one and replace it. thanks for the query.
169396
There are no numbers so take a standard keyboard, cut off the number pad end. It is a little smaller than a desktop keyboard but a little bigger than a laptop keyboard.
1770130
Yes, there are software programs such as 'keytweak' that allow you to re-map your keys. I frequently re-map home/end & page up/down so that home and end can be pressed without using the FN key
1183425
I just looked at every key on the keyboard and I do not see one.... I tried all of the f keys and the small icons that they are associated with using the ctrl key. I don't believe there is one... Sorry. It is a very nice keyboard though btw.
71903
Yes, the arrow keys perform the usual function, but pressing the FN+arrow key serves the faster function of page up/down/end/beginning. In an unrelated issue, I found downloading the latest bluetooth driver strengthen's the signal and range of thr keyboard.
634759
Don't think so as the Keyboard layout is different.There are NO Function Keys at the top.
2198306
good question..... I'm not sure I never used to keyboard mode feature before.
196325
I don't see anything labeled as such on this keyboard. Does have a key for: media player, calculator, "windows key" to take you to docs, programs, etc.; shortcut key to menu for undo, copy, paste etc., 3 keys to adjust volume from mute to high. Has separate calculator keypad on right side. I looked at some earlier questions about this keyboard and someone said keys were smaller. (but I think you have a lot more functions available). Another comment indicated there wasn't a guide or manual to help identify what all the keys can do. I figured the above keys out just by pressing on them. I like it so far, so good luck with it. Don't forget, it also comes with a corded mouse. Win-win for me.
108219
It sounds like the Microsoft keyboard software got installed or upgraded. The F Lock button will resolve this issue, but you have to do that every time you restart the keyboard. The permanent fix is to install the MS keyboard software and then re-assign each function key from the default action back to the Function action as a Macro. Example: F1 becomes help and F2 becomes undo. Most of these functions still work within popular applications when they are functions keys.You have to do the same thing with newer laptops regarding the top row of keys.
1253629
Mine has a delete key. I ordered my keyboard from this page, but mine differs slightly from pictured. I guess your results may vary.
2020013
No, I can't type all the characters with both shift keys pressed down. For example 'T' doesn't work.
1111149
there is just a delete key that essentially acts as a backspace key too... the keyboard functionality is great! you won't have much difficulty getting use to it or its size
1545715
There are no additional keys (orange or black) in the box. Also, the enter/return key is not as long side-to-side as the typical keyboard and has caused a number of typing errors for me.
381145
There is an FN key, but it does not look like function keys. I don't know if there is a way to use other keys for this purpose, but it it is not indicated on the keyboard.