DOCUMENT:Q278635  12-NOV-2001  [msnetwork]
TITLE   :MSN Companion Keyboards
PRODUCT :The Microsoft Network
PROD/VER::1.0,2.0
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The information in this article applies to:

 - MSN Companion, versions 1.0, 2.0 
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SUMMARY
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Each MSN Companion manufacturer will design its own keyboard. However, all MSN
Companion keyboards have some common elements.

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 - Each keyboard includes the standard typewriter keys (58) for text entry and
   editing.

 - It does not include many of the special PC keys (e.g., function keys, numeric
   keypad).

 - Each keyboard includes a set of prominent and easily accessible special
   activity keys:

    - start       Takes the user to the Start Page.

    - mail        Takes the user to e-mail inbox

    - favorites Takes the user to a page that lets them choose, rename, and
      delete a favorite.

    - search    Takes the user to the MSN start page.

    - people    Takes the user to an access point for addresses, messaging, and
      other community-related functions.

    - print        Prints the current page.

    - back        Navigate back thru the list of pages the user has viewed.

 - The keyboard also includes a set of four arrow keys (up, down, left, right)
   for scrolling around pages.

 - The keyboard also includes an on-board pointing device, e.g., a thumb or a
   navigation pad, for pointing at specific link / field.

Additional query words: kbimu

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Technology        : _IKkbbogus kbMSNSearch kbMSNCompanion
Version           : :1.0,2.0
Issue type        : kbinfo

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