Numeric Keys; Keyboard Indicators - HP A1710n - Pavilion - 1 GB RAM Getting Started Manual

Numeric keys

Press the Num Lock key to lock and unlock the numeric key functions:
When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is on, the numeric keys work in the same
way as the number keys and arithmetic functions found on a basic calculator.
When the Num Lock light on the keyboard is off, the numeric keys are directional keys
used to move the cursor or play games.

Keyboard indicators

Each keyboard indicator is a light labeled with the name or with an icon for its status:
Icon Name
Num Lock
Caps Lock
Scroll Lock
Description
When lit, numeric keys are locked as numbers keys and
arithmetic functions.
When lit, alphanumeric keys are locked to uppercase.
When lit, scroll function is locked.
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Using the Keyboard