Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off, Using an optional external numeric keypad – HP EliteBook Revolve 810 G1 Tablet User Manual

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Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off

Press

fn

+

num lk

to turn on the embedded numeric keypad. Press

fn

+

num lk

again to turn off the

keypad.

NOTE:

The embedded numeric keypad is turned off 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:

To use the navigational function of a keypad key while the keypad is off, press and hold the

fn

key while pressing the keypad key.

To use the standard function of a keypad key 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 an optional external numeric keypad

Keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock is on or
off. (Num lock is turned off at the factory.) For example:

When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers.

When num lock is off, most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys.

When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the computer is turned on.
When num lock on an external keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the computer is turned off.

To turn num lock on or off on an external keypad as you work:

Press the

num lk

key on the external keypad, not on the computer.

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Chapter 4 Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices

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