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Keyboard, Embedded numeric keypad, Keyboard -7 – Dell Inspiron 3500 User Manual

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Using Computer Hardware

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6.

Close the battery bay latch by pushing it back into the computer until it is flush
with the computer casing.

7.

Start the computer.

For instructions on installing a battery in the options bay, see “Options Bay” found
later in this chapter. See the

Dell System User’s Guide for more information on using

the battery.

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You can connect an external keyboard or keypad with a standard connector to the
PS/2 connector on the computer by using an adapter available from Dell (see
Figure 5-5).

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Turn off the computer before connecting or disconnecting a keyboard.

NOTE: You can use the built-in keyboard when an external keyboard is attached to the
computer.

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As you work, you may want to use the embedded numeric keypad to enter numbers
in spreadsheets or financial programs (see Figure 5-6).

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