HP ProBook 6450b, User Manual

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Component Description
(2) Embedded numeric keypad When the keypad has been enabled, it can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
(3) num lk key Enables/disables the embedded numeric keypad when pressed in
combination with the
fn key.
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad
Press fn+num lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad. Press fn+num lk again to return the keys to
their standard keyboard functions.
NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad will not function while an external keyboard or numeric keypad
is connected to the computer.
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad
You can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their
standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions by using the
fn key or the fn+shift key
combination.
● To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions while the keypad is off, press and hold
the
fn key while pressing the keypad key.
●
To use the keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while the keypad is on:
◦ Press and hold the fn key to type in lowercase.
◦
Press and hold fn+shift to type in uppercase.
Using the integrated numeric keypad
If the computer includes an integrated numeric keypad, the 17 keys of the integrated numeric keypad
can be used like the keys on an external keypad.
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