Gateway MX8711 - Pentium Dual Core 1.6 GHz, 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.
Num lock
■
LED on - Numeric keypad is turned on.
■ LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off.
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 or optional port
replicator using a USB port. You do not need to shut down the notebook to
connect a USB keyboard.
Indicator Icon Description
1
Function keys/ System keys
Navigation
keys
F
N
key Windows key
Numeric
keypad
Application key Arrow keys