HP 6820s Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista - Page 17

Using the keypads, Using an optional external numeric keypad

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4 Using the keypads The computer has an integrated numeric keypad and also supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. Component (1) fn key (2) Integrated numeric keypad (3) num lk key Description Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. Enables the integrated numeric keypad when pressed in combination with the fn key. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off at the factory.) For example: ● When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is off, most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys. To turn num lock on or off on an external keypad as you work: ▲ Press the num lk key on the external keypad, not on the computer. Using an optional external numeric keypad 11

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Using the keypads
The computer has an integrated numeric keypad and also supports an optional external numeric keypad
or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.
Component
Description
(1)
fn
key
Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key or the
esc
key.
(2)
Integrated numeric keypad
Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
(3)
num lk
key
Enables the integrated numeric keypad when pressed in
combination with the
fn
key.
Using an optional external numeric keypad
Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off.
(Num lock is turned off at the factory.) For example:
When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers.
When num lock is off, most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys.
To turn num lock on or off on an external keypad as you work:
Press the
num lk
key on the external keypad, not on the computer.
Using an optional external numeric keypad
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