User Guide - Windows 8.1

Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and o
Press fn+num lock to turn on the embedded numeric keypad. Press fn+num lock again to turn o the keypad.
NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad is turned o 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:
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To use the navigational function of a keypad key while the keypad is o, press and hold the fn key while
pressing the keypad key.
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To use the standard function of a keypad key while the keypad is on:
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Press and hold the fn key to type in lowercase.
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Press and hold fn+shift to type in uppercase.
Using the integrated numeric keypad (select products only)
The computer includes an integrated numeric keypad, and it also supports an optional external numeric
keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.
Component Description
(5) num lock key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on the
integrated numeric keypad.
NOTE: The keypad function that is active when the computer is
turned o is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.
(6) Integrated numeric keypad When num lock has been enabled, it can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
Using an optional external numeric keypad
Keys on most external numeric keypads function dierently according to whether num lock is on or o. (Num
lock is turned o at the factory.) For example:
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