Microsoft KB Archive/278635

= MSN Companion Keyboards =

PSS ID Number: 278635

Article Last Modified on 11/3/2003

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The information in this article applies to:


 * MSN Companion 1.0
 * MSN Companion 2.0

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This article was previously published under Q278635



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



MORE INFORMATION

 * 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

Keywords: kbinfo KB278635

Technology: _IKkbbogus kbMSNCompanion kbMSNSearch

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