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NOTE:
The word “cursor” refers to the indicator on the screen that lets you
know exactly where on your screen anything you type will appear. It can
take the form of a vertical or horizontal line, a block, or one of many other
shapes.
Numeric Keypad
A 15-key numeric keypad is embedded in the typewriter keys as shown next:
Numeric keys facilitate entering of numbers and calculations. When Num
Lock is on, the numeric keys are activated; meaning you can use these keys to
enter numerals.
NOTE:
When the numeric keypad is activated and you need to type the English
letter in the keypad area, you can turn Num Lock off or you can press
Fn
and then the letter without turning Num Lock off.
Some software may not be able to use the numeric keypad on the
computer. If so, use the numeric keypad on an external keyboard instead.
The
Num Lock
key can be disabled. (See “Main Menu” in Chapter 5.)
Function Keys
On the top row of the keys are the function keys:
F1
to
F12
. Function keys are
multi-purpose keys that perform functions defined by individual programs.
Fn Key
The
Fn
key, at the lower left corner of the keyboard, is used with another
key to perform the alternative function of a key. To perform a desired
function, first press and hold
Fn
, then press the other key.
