Using The Keyboard; Lock Keys And Embedded Numeric Keypad - Acer Aspire 5110 Service Manual

Using the Keyboard

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

Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock key
Lock Key
Caps Lock
Num Lock
<Fn> + <F11>
<Fn> + <F11>
Scroll Lock
<Fn> + <F12>
<Fn> + <F12>
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small
characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend,
cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
Desired access
Desired access
Number keys on embedded
keypad
Cursor-control keys on embedded
keypad
Main keyboard keys
Chapter 1
Description
When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase.
When Num Lock is on, the right hand side numeric keypad is in numeric mode. The
keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /).
When Num Lock is off, the keys assume cursor and other shortcut functions.
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
Num Lock on
Type numbers in a normal
manner.
Hold <Shift> while using cursor-
<Shift>
control keys.
Hold <Fn> while typing letters on
<Fn>
embedded keypad.
Description
Num Lock off
Num Lock off
N/A
Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
<Fn>
control keys.
Type the letters in a normal
manner.
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