
Using the Keyboard
The
Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
TravelMate 4670/4270/4210
Aspire 5670/5620
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. |
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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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