Basics
Basics 23
Key Function
Option When pressed in conjunction with a second key, gives that key a
secondary function. For example:
ⅷ Option + <any lettered key> enters the symbol or number
displayed at the top of the key.
ⅷ Option + <any quick button> opens a secondary application
(see “Using the Quick Buttons” on page 25).
ⅷ Option + Shift/Find opens the Find feature (see the User
Guide for information on using
Find).
ⅷ Option + Menu dims the device screen.
Alt When pressed in conjunction with a lettered key, the period key,
or the zero key, displays a variety of alternate characters that
you can enter using that key. See the User Guide for details. For
example, pressing
R + Alt displays the ® character.
Menu Opens application menus. See “Selecting Menu Items” on
page 20 for details.
Tip:
Your device includes a keyboard backlight that turns on and off when
the screen turns on or off. Press Option + P to adjust screen and
keyboard backlight brightness. The backlight also dims when an active
call lasts longer than a specified period of time. See the User Guide for
details.