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Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Lock Key Description Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase. Num Lock + When Num Lock is on, the right hand side numeric keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). When Num Lock is off, the keys assume cursor and other shortcut functions. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you + + press the up or down arrow keys respectively. scroll Lock does not work with some applications. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner. N/A Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad. Type the letters in a normal manner. Chapter 1 9