MTC A320S Series, Operator'S Manual

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A320S Notebook Operator’s Manual Chapter 1
Rev.01 1-5
1-5.4.1 Function Keys
The function keys give special commands defined by software. The notebook BIOS also
uses function keys to set some configuration parameters.
The rubber keyboard has twelve function keys numbered from F1 through F12 (Item 1,
Figure 1-2) and Fn (Item 9, Figure 1-2).
1-5.4.2 Embedded Numeric Keypad
(Item 2, Figure 1-2) These keys act like calculator keys when the NUM LOCK light is
on. When the numeric keypad is active, the notebook disables the alphabet keys
doubling as numeric keypad keys.
1-5.4.3 Num Lock
The Num Lock key (Item 3, Figure 1-2) activates and deactivates the embedded numeric
keypad. When the numeric keypad is active, the NUM LOCK indicator comes on and
the alphabetic abilities of the embedded numeric keyboard are disabled.
1-5.4.4 Prt Sc/Sys Rq
The Prt Sc/Sys Rq key (Item 4, Figure 1-2) sends a print message to an attached printer
to create a hard copy of data shown on the screen or makes other system requests
depending on the running software.
1-5.4.5 Scroll Lock
The scroll lock key (Item 5, Figure 1-2) works with some software to freeze the display.
1-5.4.6 Pause/Break
The Pause/Break key (Item 6, Figure 1-2) temporarily or permanently stops a program .
1-5.4.7 Ctrl and Alt Keys
(Item 7, Item 8, Figure 1-2) Some software programs use these keys in conjunction
with other typewriter keys to perform special functions. See the associated software
manual for details.
Figure 1-2 Rubber Keyboard