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Using the keypads, Using an integrated numeric keypad, Using an optional external numeric keypad – HP Pavilion dv7-4297cl Entertainment Notebook PC User Manual

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Using the keypads

The computer has an integrated numeric keypad and also supports an optional numeric keypad or an
optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.

Item

Description

Function

1

num lk

key

Enables or disables the integrated numeric keypad or num lock for
a connected optional numeric keypad

NOTE:

The keypad function that is active when the computer is

turned off is reinstated when the computer is turned back on.

2

Integrated numeric keypad

Functions like the keys on an external numeric keypad.

Using an integrated numeric keypad

Keys on the integrated numeric keypad function differently according to whether num lock is on or off.
Num lock is turned off at the factory.

When num lock is on, keypad keys type numbers.

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

To turn num lock on or off, press the

num lk

key on the integrated keypad.

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.)

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

To turn num lock on or off on an external keypad, press the

num lk

key on the external keypad, not on

the computer.

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