2.4.2
Special Keys
Lock Keys
The notebook has the three basic lock keys which you can toggle on and
off. Some keys may require using
Table 2-2
Key
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Lock Key Descriptions
Description
When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetical characters typed appear in
uppercase.
When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.
The keys function as a numeric keypad like the one found on standard
PC keyboards (complete with arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /).
Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A
better solution would be an external keypad. See section 4.3.
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when
w
y
you press
or
respectively. Scroll lock does not work with some
applications.
as part of a key combination.
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