Curious Key Command symbols in Logic Pro

Hi,
This conundrum relates to the curious hieroglyph-like symbols that appear in the Key Commands window.
So, I can see the familiar: function, control, option/alt, shift, and command symbols but what do ...
these bad boys relate to? Also, what is the keypad-like graphic that precedes the F1, F2, etc?
Thanks.

The symbol before F1 etc means that those key combos are learned via Key Position rather than via Key Label.
The top arrow is Page Up, the middle arrow Page Down, and the diagonal one is Home (diagonal in other direction is End).
http://www.logicprohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=30294

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