Using The Keyboard; Lock Keys And Embedded Numeric Keypad - Acer ASPIRE 4625 Service Manual

Using the Keyboard

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

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

The keyboard has two lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock key
Caps Lock
Num Lock
Scroll Lock <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
Number keys on
embedded keypad
Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad
Main keyboard keys
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When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.
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.
Hold <Fn> while typing letters on
embedded keypad.
Description
Num Lock off
Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
control keys.
Type the letters in a normal
manner.
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