Dell Inspiron 7500 - Manual (Page 75)

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Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7500
As you work, you may want to use the embedded numeric keypad to enter numbers into a spreadsheet or financial program. The embedded
numeric keypad shares some of the keys on the computer's keyboard. The embedded keypad numbers and symbols are marked on the right of
the keypad keys in blue.
To activate the embedded numeric keypad, press . The Number Lock indicator lights up.
To deactivate the embedded keypad, press . The Number Lock indicator is no longer illuminated.
When the embedded keypad is activated, the following key combinations temporarily disable specific keypad keys:
To use the embedded arrow keys, ensure that is off. Press and hold and the corresponding key as displayed in the following list:
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When Keypad Is Activated
(Number Lock Indicator ON)
Function
<key> Enables the lowercase letter or primary function of that specific key
<key> Enables the uppercase letter or shift function of that specific key
When Keypad Is Deactivated Function
Performs the same function as pressing
<7> Performs the same function as pressing
Performs the same function as pressing the down-arrow key
<8> Performs the same function as pressing the up-arrow key
Performs the same function as pressing the left-arrow key
Performs the same function as pressing the right-arrow key
<.> Performs the same function as pressing
NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad is automatically disabled if an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer.