Using the hot keys

A hot key is a combination of the fn key and the esc key.

To use a hot key:

Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the combination.

Function

Hot key

Description

 

 

 

Reveals system information.

fn+esc

Reveals information about system hardware components and the

 

 

system BIOS version number.

 

 

 

Using the integrated numeric keypad

The computer includes an integrated numeric keypad, and it also supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.

Component

Description

 

 

num lock key

Controls the function of the integrated numeric keypad. Press the

 

key to alternate between the standard numeric function found on

 

an external keypad (this function is turned on at the factory) and

 

the navigational function (indicated by the directional arrows on

 

the keys).

 

NOTE: The keypad function that is active when the computer is

 

turned off is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.

 

 

Integrated numeric keypad

Set at the factory to function like an external numeric keypad. To

 

alternate between this numeric function and the navigational

 

function (indicated by the directional arrows on the keys), press

 

the num lock key.

 

 

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