Gateway ML6228, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 3 : Setting Up and Getting Started
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Using the keyboard
Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the
same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have
been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for
Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and
the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad.
Disc drive
■
LED on - drive is in use.
■ LED off - drive is not in use.
Hard drive
■
LED blinking - hard drive is being accessed.
■
LED off - hard drive is not being accessed.
Tip
You can attach an external keyboard to the notebook using a USB port.
You do not need to shut down the notebook to connect a USB keyboard.
Indicator Icon Description
Function keys/
System keys
Navigation
keys
F
N
key
Windows key
Numeric
keypad
Application key
Arrow keys