Using The Keyboard; Lock Keys; Embedded Numeric Keypad - Acer TravelMate 8210 Service Manual

Using the Keyboard

The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and
twelve function keys.

Lock keys

The keyboard has three lock keys, each with its own status indicator.
Lock key
Lock Key
Caps Lock
Num Lock
<Fn> + <F11>
<Fn> + <F11>
Scroll Lock
<Fn> + <F12>
<Fn> + <F12>

Embedded Numeric Keypad

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the right part of the keycaps.
Desired access
Lock key
Desired access
Number keys on
embedded keypad
Cursor-control keys on
<Fn> + <F11>
embedded keypad
Main keyboard keys
<Fn> + <F12>
10
Description
When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in
uppercase.
When Num Lock is on, the embedded keyboard is in numeric
mode.
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.
Num Lock on
<Shift>
<Fn>
Description
Num Lock on
Type numbers in a normal
manner.
Hold <Shift> while using
cursor-control keys.
Hold <Fn> while typing letters
on embedded keypad.
Description
Num Lock off
<Fn>
Num Lock off
N/A
Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
control keys.
Type the letters in a normal
manner.
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