Using Acer Finetouch Keyboard; Lock Keys And Embedded Numeric Keypad - Acer TravelMate 6460 Service Manual

Using Acer FineTouch 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>
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
<Fn> + <F12>
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
Number keys on
embedded keypad
Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad
Desired access
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
Type numbers in a normal manner.
Hold <Shift> while using cursor-
control keys.
Num Lock on
Hold <Fn> while typing letters on
embedded keypad.
<Shift>
<Fn>
Description
Num Lock off
N/A
Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
control keys.
Num Lock off
Type the letters in a normal manner.
<Fn>
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