Using The Embedded Numeric Keypad; Enabling And Disabling The Embedded Numeric Keypad; Switching Key Functions On The Embedded Numeric Keypad; Using An Optional External Numeric Keypad - HP EliteBook 8440P User Manual

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Using the embedded numeric keypad

The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad. When
the embedded numeric keypad is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by
the icon in the upper-right corner of the key.

Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad

Press
fn+num lk
their standard keyboard functions.
NOTE:
The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad
is connected to the computer.

Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad

You can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their
standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions by using the
combination.
To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions while the keypad is off, press and hold
the
fn
key while pressing the keypad key.
To use the keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while the keypad is on:
Press and hold the
Press and hold

Using an optional external numeric keypad

Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or off.
(Num lock is turned off at the factory.) For example:
When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers.
When num lock is off, most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys.
When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is turned on.
When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the computer is turned off.
To turn num lock on or off on an external keypad as you work:
Press the
to enable the embedded numeric keypad. Press
fn
key to type in lowercase.
fn+shift
to type in uppercase.
num lk
key on the external keypad, not on the computer.
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NOTE:
The keypad function that is active when the computer is
turned off will be reinstated when the computer is turned back on.
fn+num lk
fn
again to return the keys to
key or the
fn+shift
key
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