Using The Keyboard - Gateway MX8711 - Pentium Dual Core 1.6 GHz Reference Manual

Indicator
Num lock
Hard drive

Using the keyboard

Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the
same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have
been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for
Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and
the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad.
Function keys/ System keys
F key Windows key
N
replicator using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the notebook to
connect a USB keyboard.
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
Icon
1
Application key
Tip
You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook or optional port
Description
LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on.
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LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off.
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LED blinking - Hard drive is being
■
accessed.
LED off - Hard drive is not being
■
accessed.
Arrow keys
Navigation
keys
Numeric
keypad