Status Lights

The three status lights are located at the top-left side of the keyboard. For the exact location, see “Computer Base and Keyboard Features” on page 20.

Caps Lock Light

Turns on when the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode. In this mode, all characters you type are in uppercase.

Number Lock Light

Turns on when the keyboard is in Num Lock mode. In this mode, the embedded numeric keypads can be used.

Scroll Lock Light

Turns on when the scroll lock option is on.

Media Control Keys

The media control keys are located at the top-right side of the keyboard. For the exact location, see “Computer Base and Keyboard Features” on page 20. To activate, press the desired keys. The keys will illuminate temporarily to confirm your selection.

Decrease volume

Fast Forward or Play next

 

track

Increase volume

Eject

Mute the sound

Wireless Control - Switch

 

wireless communications

 

on/off

Rewind or Play previous track

(for more information, see

 

“Using the Wireless Control”

 

on page 28)

Play or Pause

Alienware Command Center

 

(for more information, see

 

“Alienware Command Center”

 

on page 26)

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Alienware M18X manual Status Lights, Media Control Keys