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numeric keys
Press the Num Lock key to lock and unlock the numeric key functions:
•When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is on, the numeric keys work in the same way as the number keys and arithmetic functions found on a basic calculator.
•When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is off, the numeric keys are directional keys used to move the cursor or play games.
keyboard indicators
Each keyboard indicator is a light labelled with the name or icon for its status:
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| Num Lock | Numeric keys are locked as numbers keys and arithmetic |
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| Caps Lock | Alphanumeric keys are locked to uppercase. |
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| Scroll Lock | Scroll function is locked. |
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special keyboard buttons
There are special buttons (select models only) at the top of the keyboard. (Some models have some of these special buttons on the left side of the main keys.) These buttons operate a CD or DVD player, connect you to the Internet, or provide quick access to specific functions.
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