Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows XP
3 Using keypads
The computer has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional numeric keypad or an
optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.
Component Description
(1) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key or the esc key.
(2) Embedded numeric keypad Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
(3) num lk key Alternates between the navigation and numeric functions on the
embedded numeric keypad.
NOTE: The keypad function that is active when the computer is
turned off will be reinstated when the computer is turned back on.
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.
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