In windows phone 8 emulator you can use your PC keyboard instead of using the emulator control keys.
By default, your PC keyboard is not enabled.
First you should enable it.
To Enable PC Keyboard use PAGE UP key. You can also use PAUSE/BREAK key to toggle your PC and Emulator keyboard. See the below table.
Windows Phone 8 Emulator Keyboard Shortcut.
| Key Shortcut | Description |
| F1/Esc | Both the keys act as Back Button. |
| F2 | Acts as Windows Start Button |
| F3 | Acts as Search Button |
| F6 | Activate the Camera |
| F9 | Increase the Volume |
| F10 | Decrease the volume |
| F12 | It Locks the device and do power off. Press it twice to see the lock screen. |
| Pause/Break | It toggles your PC and Emulator keyboard |
| Page Up | It enables your PC keyboard for Emulator |
| Page Down | It disable your PC keyboard for Emulator |