Operating Your Computer 2-9Numeric keys facilitate entering of numbers and calculations. When NumLock is on, the numeric keys are activated; meaning you can use thesekeys to enter numerals.NOTE:z When the numeric keypad is activated and you need to typethe English letter in the keypad area, you can turn Num Lockoff or you can press Fn and then the letter without turningNum Lock off.z Some software may not be able to use the numeric keypadon the computer. If so, use the numeric keypad on anexternal keyboard instead.Function KeysOn the top row of the keys are the function keys: F1 to F12. Function keysare multi-purpose keys that perform functions defined by individualprograms.Fn KeyThe Fn key, at the lower left corner of the keyboard, is used with anotherkey to perform the alternative function of a key. The letter “Fn” and thealternative functions are identified by the color of blue on the keytop. Toperform a desired function, first press and hold Fn, then press the otherkey.Hot KeysHot keys refer to a combination of keys that can be pressed any time toactivate special functions of the computer. Most hot keys operate in acyclic way. Each time a hot key combination is pressed, it shifts thecorresponding function to the other or next choice.You can easily identify the hot keys with the icons imprinted on thekeytop. The hot keys are described next.
