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MSI S12T 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 and hold the [Fn] key and 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 and hold the [Fn] key and 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

„

Windows Keys

You can find the Windows Logo key (

) and one Application Logo key (

) on the

keyboard, which are used to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start

menu and launching the shortcut menu. For more information of the two keys, please refer to

your Windows manual or online help.

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General [Fn] Keys

+

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

+

Enable or disable the touchpad function.