Assist mode holds the F key down until another key is pressed.

To enter assist mode press the CAPS LOCK key three times in a row.

To exit assist mode press the CAPS LOCK key three times in a row.

When in assist mode the F key needs to be pressed twice to send an F to the computer screen.

If you press the F key once and it appears on the computer screen you are not in assist mode. If you need to press the F key twice to send an F to the computer screen you are in assist mode.

Example: To use F7 in assist mode:

Press and release Caps Lock 3 times (to turn assist mode on)

Press and release the F key (thisis held down by assist mode)

Press and release the 7 key

Press and release Caps Lock 3 times (to turn assist mode off)

 

Assist mode enhances the Windows Sticky Keys accessibility option.

Example: To use Alt-F4 in assist mode with Windows Sticky Keys:

Turn Windows Sticky Keys on

Press and release Caps Lock 3 times (to turn assist mode on)

Press and release the Alt key (this is held down by Windows Sticky Keys)

Press and release the F Key (this is held down by assist mode)

Press and release the 4 key

Press and release Caps Lock 3 times (to turn assist mode off)