Component

Description

 

 

 

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Embedded numeric keypad

When the keypad has been enabled, it can be used like an external

 

 

numeric keypad.

 

 

 

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num lk key

Enables/disables the embedded numeric keypad when pressed in

 

 

combination with the fn key.

 

 

 

Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad

Press fn+num lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad. Press fn+num lk again to return the keys to their standard keyboard functions.

NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is connected to the computer.

Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad

You can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions by using the fn key or the fn+shift key combination.

To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions while the keypad is off, press and hold the fn key while pressing the keypad key.

To use the keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while the keypad is on:

Press and hold the fn key to type in lowercase.

Press and hold fn+shift to type in uppercase.

Using the integrated numeric keypad

If the computer includes an integrated numeric keypad, the 17 keys of the integrated numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad.

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