Compaq nc6120 Hardware and Software Guide - Page 86

Pointing Devices and Keyboard 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 turned on, 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. The num lock light is turned on. Press fn+num lk again to return the keys to their standard keyboard functions. ✎ The embedded numeric keypad does not work while an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the notebook or to an optional docking device (select models only). 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. Hardware and Software Guide 3-13