Using the Keyboard 2-11
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Beth Zanca Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 04/27/00 5:34 PM
Part Number: 170045-002 File name: Ch02
Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys
To use the embedded numeric keypad keys as standard keyboard
keys while the keypad is enabled:
â– Press and hold Fn to use the keys as you would when typing in
lowercase.
â– Press and hold Fn+Shift to use the keys as you would when
typing in uppercase.
Enabling the Keypad at Startup
â– To set the computer to start up with the embedded
numeric keypad enabled—
1. Turn on or restart the computer, then press F10 when the
blinking cursor appears upper-right on the screen.
â– To change the language, press F2.
â– For navigation instructions, press F1.
2. Select AdvancedÃ…Device Options, then press Enter.
3. Toggle the field beside Num Lock State at Boot to On, then
press
F10.
4. To save your preferences, then close Computer Setup and
restart the computer, select FileÃ…Save Changes and Exit,
then press
Enter.
5. When you are prompted to confirm your action, press F10.
■To disable the embedded numeric keypad at startup—
Repeat the above procedure with the Num Lock State at Boot
field toggled Off.
NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad can be enabled or disabled
with
Fn+Num Lk in either startup state.