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MSI GE70 APACHE PRO User Manual

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Typewriter Keys

In addition to providing the major function of the keyboard, these typewriter keys also

provide several keys for special purposes, such as [Ctrl,] [Alt,] and [Esc] key.

When the lock keys are pressed, the corresponding LEDs will light up to indicate their

status:

1.

Num Lock: Press this key to toggle the Num Lock on and off. When this

function is activated, you can use the numeric keys that are embedded in the

typewriter keys.

2.

Caps Lock: Press this key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off. When this

function is activated, the letters you type are kept in uppercase.

3.

Scroll Lock: Press this key to toggle the Scroll Lock on and off. This function is

defined by individual programs, and is usually used under DOS.

Numeric Keys

Find the numeric keys among the keyboard, and activate the Num Lock function to use these

numeric keys to enter numbers and calculations.

Cursor Keys

The four cursor (arrow) keys and [Home], [PgUp], [PgDn], [End] keys are used to control the

cursor movement.

The [Backspace] key, [Ins] and [Del] keys at upper right corner are used for editing purpose.

Function Keys

The following [Fn] keys will only be functional in the Operating System with the SCM application

installed.

„

Windows Key

You can find the Windows Logo key (

) on the keyboard which is used to perform

Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut

menu.

„

General [Fn] Keys

+

Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor
and both.

+

Enable or disable the touchpad function.