Numeric keypad

Use the numeric keypad as an alternate way to enter numbers and to perform several other commands as well. The LED displays above the numeric keypad light up to indicate the status of the functions named.

LED lights (ON and OFF) indicators

Figure 3-5. The numeric keypad and LED indicators.

TABLE 3-4.Numeric keypad keys definitions

Key or LED

Description

 

 

Num Lock

The Num Lock LED indicates the current Num Lock status.

LED

When the light is ON, the number keys are active. When the

 

light is OFF, the command and arrow functions are active.

 

 

Caps Lock

When lit, indicates Caps Lock (on the keyboard) is ON, which

LED

lets you type in all uppercase (or capital) characters. When OFF,

 

alphabetic characters are in normal, lowercase form.

 

 

Num Lock

Toggles (or turns on and off) the ability to type numbers using

 

the numeric keypad. (Numbers on the top row of the alphabetic

 

keyboard are always accessible.) When ON, press any key to

 

type that number. When OFF, pressing a key results in the

 

secondary function of that key.

 

 

/ (slash)

Types slash character. Num Lock does not affect this key.

 

 

* (asterisk)

Types asterisk character. Num Lock does not affect this key.

 

 

3-14Keyboard Basics

Page 49
Image 49
Brady 76800 manual Numeric keypad, Key or LED Description Num Lock, Slash, Asterisk