80 Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard
Using the overlay to type numeric data
The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric
overlay keys.
To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously.
The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows
when the numeric overlay is on.
You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters
while the numeric overlay is on. To do so:
For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the letters.
For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while you
type the letters.
To use the cursor control keys when the numeric overlay is on:
Press and hold down Shift while you use the cursor control
overlay keys.
To return to the numeric overlay, release Shift.
To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11
again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel
goes out.
Using the overlay for cursor control
The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their left front are
the cursor control overlay keys.
To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10
simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard
indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on.
To type alphabetic characters while the overlay is on:
For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the letters.
For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while you
type the letters.