Dell Inspiron 3500 - Manual (Page 48)

5-8 Dell Inspiron 3500 Setup Guide
The embedded numeric keypad shares some of the keys on your computer's key-
board. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked on the right of the keypad keys.
NOTE: Key combinations can be used when the keypad is off or on.
To activate the embedded numeric keypad, follow these steps:
1. Press .
The Pad Lock indicator illuminates.
2. Press and hold to toggle between the letter and number keys.
To deactivate the keypad, press again. The Pad Lock indicator is no
longer illuminated.
NOTE: The embedded numeric keypad is automatically disabled if an external key-
board or keypad is connected to the computer.
To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, double-click the
Keyboard icon in the Control Panel (refer to “Control Panel” in Chapter 3).
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Table 5-1 lists various key combinations that you can use to complete certain func-
tions. For more information on key combinations, refer to the
Dell System User’s
Guide.
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Minimizes all open windows
Maximizes all windows
Opens Windows Explorer
Opens the Run dialog box
Opens the Find Files dialog box
Opens the Find Computer dialog box
(if you are connected to a network)
Opens the System Properties dialog
box