HP 6720t End-User Reference Guide - Windows XP - Page 23

Using the keypads, Using the embedded numeric keypad - docking station

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Using the keypads The computer has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. Component (1) Num lock light (2) fn key (3) num lk key (4) Embedded numeric keypad Description On: Num lock is on. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Enables the embedded numeric keypad when pressed in combination with the fn key. Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. Using the embedded numeric keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad. When the embedded numeric keypad is enabled, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper-right corner of the 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 or an optional docking station. Using the keypads 13

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Using the keypads
The computer has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external numeric keypad
or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.
Component
Description
(1)
Num lock light
On: Num lock is on.
(2)
fn
key
Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key or the
esc
key.
(3)
num lk
key
Enables the embedded numeric keypad when pressed in
combination with the
fn
key.
(4)
Embedded numeric keypad
Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
Using the embedded numeric keypad
The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad. When
the embedded numeric keypad is enabled, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by
the icon in the upper-right corner of the 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 or an optional docking station.
Using the keypads
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