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Hardware Guide
Pointing Device and Keyboard
Turning Num Lock Mode On or Off as You Work
To turn num lock on or off on an external keypad as you work,
press the
num lk
key on the external keypad (not the internal
keypad).
Turning Num Lock Mode On or Off at Startup
To set the notebook to start up with a connected external keypad
in num lock mode, set your preference in Computer Setup.
Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility. For more information
about using Computer Setup, see the
Software Guide,
Chapter 4,
“Setup Utilities and Diagnostics,” on this CD.
1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook,
then press
F10
while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is
displayed in the lower left of the screen.
❏
To change the language, press
F2.
❏
For navigation instructions, press
F1.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Advanced > Device Options,
then press
enter.
3. Select or clear the Num Lock State at Boot field.
❏
To start up an external keypad with num lock mode
turned on, select the field.
❏
To start up an external keypad with num lock mode
turned off, clear the field.
4. Press
F10.
5. To save your preference and exit Computer Setup, use the
arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then
follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preference is set as you exit Computer Setup and is in effect
when the notebook restarts.
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