Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad: Dell Inspiron 3000 and 3200
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3000 and 3200
The embedded numeric keypad shares some of
the keys on the computer's keyboard. The number and symbol characters are marked to the
right on these keys; the cursor-control functions are marked on the front of these keys.
To activate the embedded numeric keypad, press <Num Lock> (the Pad Lock indicator
lights up on the status display panel). Then press and hold <Fn> and press <Num
Lock> lock the keypad. Press and hold <Fn> to toggle between the letter and
number keys. To deactivate the keypad, press <Num Lock>. Then press and hold
<Fn> and press <Num Lock> to unlock the keypad. The Pad Lock indicator on the status display panel is no longer illuminated. Key combinations
can be used when the keypad is off or on.
To activate the embedded numeric keypad, press the key so that the Pad Lock and Num
Lock indicators light up.
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NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad is automatically disabled if an external
keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer. |
Status Display Panel
 
Num Lock Indicator Pad Lock Indicator
| Key Combinations Used When Pad Lock and Num Lock
Indicators Are On |
Purpose |
| <Num Lock> |
Toggles the embedded numeric keypad between number and cursor
keys |
| <Fn><key> |
Temporarily disables the embedded numeric keypad; enables the
lowercase characters/functions of the keyboard |
| <Fn><Shift><key> |
Temporarily disables the embedded numeric keypad; enables the
uppercase characters/functions of the keyboard |
| <Shift><cursor key> |
Temporarily enables a cursor-control key in the embedded
numeric keypad |
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