Using the Keyboard
The
Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
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Caps Lock | When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase. |
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Num Lock | When Num Lock is on, the right hand side numeric keypad is in numeric mode. The |
Fn + F11 | keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, |
| When Num Lock is off, the keys assume cursor and other shortcut functions. |
Scroll Lock | When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up |
Fn + F12 | or down arrow keys respectively. scroll Lock does not work with some applications. |
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The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend,
Desired access | Num Lock on | Num Lock off |
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Number keys on embedded | Type numbers in a normal | N/A |
keypad | manner. |
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Hold Shift while using cursor- | Hold Fn while using | |
keypad | control keys. | keys. |
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Main keyboard keys | Hold Fn while typing letters on | Type the letters in a normal |
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