United States (English) Language Keyboard Labels


United States (English) Language Keyboard Labels
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United States (International) Keyboard Labels

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The DataCal United States (English) language keyboard labels are a high-quality, durable and economical solution to creating a United States (English) bilingual keyboard.

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Specifications

The United States (International)keyboard labels conform to the United States (International) keyboard layout inWindows XP. The labels are printed on clear Lexan® so the original key legendshows through; this allows you to add United States (International) labels toyour existing keyboard so that it becomes a bilingual keyboard (United Statesand the original language of your keyboard). The labels are available in blueletters on clear labels (for beige and light colored keyboards) and whiteletters on clear labels (for dark colored keyboards). This label supports thekeyboard layout for: United States (International). This language is supportedin Windows Vista, XP, ME, 98, and 95.

United States (International) labelsare a very economical option for creating a bilingual United States (International)keyboard. The language labels use an easy peel-and-stick method to install. Theywill not damage the original keyboard key. Theletters are printed on the underside of the United States (International) labelsso that the lettering will not wear out. This affords you with many years ofdurable use. 

DataCallanguage labels are designed to fit desktop and laptop computer keyboards.Laptops with smaller than standard keys may not be compatible with the DataCallabel sets.

Labelsize: 7/16" w X 9/16" H (11mm W X 14mm H)

Check your keyboard to ensurethat it is compatible. DataCal bilingual labels have the letters andnumbers on the right side of the label. These labels are compatible withkeyboards that have the letters printed on the left side of the key. The labels are not compatiblewith keyboards that have the letter printing in themiddle or on the right side of the key top.

Features

  • Durable labels. Labels are manufactured of durable Lexan®. They won't tear, crack, discolor, or slip off even after years of use.

  • Quality Printing. The printing is on the underside of the label so the INK NEVER WEARS OFF OR SCRATCHES OFF.

  • Easy to Apply. The labels are EASY TO APPLY. The labels are printed in the same sequence that they appear on the keyboard regardless of the keyboard's original language. If necessary, labels can be cut with scissors for special installations.

  • Quality Adhesive. The label adhesive firmly attaches the label in place without damaging the keyboard key or the original key legend.

  • Removable. If desired, Labels may be removed without causing damage to the original key or the legend on the key.

  • Accurate Die-Cutting. Labels are printed with rounded corners so they cover the keytop and will not pop off in use.

  • Complete Alphanumeric Set. The label sets include labels to cover all of the alphanumeric keys on the keyboard. The sets do not include the function keys, the control keys, or the numeric keypad.

  • Bilingual Keyboard. The clear labels do not interfere with the original characters printed on the key.

  • Durable and Flexible. Labels are flexible enough to allow you to feel the touch-typing bumps on the F and J keys.

How to Setup an International Language in Windows

You must first configure Windows for the international language that you wish to use. After you configure Windows, you will be able to manually select the international language when you wish to use it. For additional information on language setup, see the Windows Help file system of contact Microsoft technical support.

Setup instructions for Windows Vista

Setup instructions for Windows XP

Setup instructions for Windows ME

Instructions for TypingUnited States (International) in Windows

Deadkeys

The United States (International) keyboardlayout uses a system of deadkeys (highlighted in yellow below) to type certainaccented characters. To use the deadkey system, first type the deadkey; nothingwill appear on the screen. Next, type the key (generally a vowel) that you wishto combine with the deadkey. You should then see the accented character that youwant on the screen. If you press a deadkey and then a press a key that does notgo with that accent (such as pressing an accent and the number "2"),nothing happens; the accent deadkey must be correct to work. Depending upon thelanguage, deadkeys work with both unshifted and shifted keys.

The AltGr Key

Many languages include more characters than canbe typed on a standard computer keyboard. To solve this problem, additionalcharacters may be assigned to the right AltGr key (the right Alt key) and/or theShifted AltGr key. In Europe, the right Alt key is referred to as the AltGr key.In the United States, it is merely the right Alt key. It is important to notethat the left Alt key cannot be used as the AltGr key.

Characters that require the AltGr key appear to theleft in the DataCal labels (see illustration to the left). On the number keys,the AltGr characters are centered at the bottom of the label. Shifted AltGr keysare centered at the top of the label. For alpha keys, the AltGr characters arein the lower left corner of the label. Shifted AltGr characters (if differentfrom the lower case AltGr characters), are centered at the top of the label.

Combination Keys

Many languages that use a complex script methodof input, such as Arabic, Hebrew, Punjabi, Hindi, etc., require that you typetwo or more keys in combination to product certain characters. This system isdifferent from the AltGr deadkey because it does not use the AltGr (i.e., theright Alt key) to produce the characters.

To type the combination characters, first pressthe key for the first letter in the combination; nothing will display on thescreen. Next press the second letter required in the combination. When thecombination is complete, it will display on the screen. Languages use more keycombinations than can be listed here. The user should experiment with thelanguage setup in Windows to see exactly what is required to produce thenecessary characters using the key combinations.