Using the Keyboard
The
Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
Lock Key | Description |
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Caps Lock | When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in |
| uppercase. Toggle on and off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the |
| left side of the keyboard. |
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Num lock | When Num Lock is on, the embedded keyboard is in numeric mode. |
<Fn+F11> | The keys function as a calculator(complete with the arithmetic |
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| numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect and |
| external keypad. |
Scroll lock | When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when |
<Fn+F12> | you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does |
| not work with some applications. |
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 |
Numer keys on | Type numbers in a normal manner |
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embedded keypad |
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Hold <Shift> while using cursor- | Hold <Fn> while using | |
on embedded | control keys. | keys. |
keypad |
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Main keyboard | Hold <Fn> while typing letters on | Type the letters in a normal manner. |
keys | embedded keypad. |
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