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Using the Keyboard
Introducing Your TransPort LT
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Using the Embedded Numeric
Keypad
Your keyboard includes a numeric keypad, which is a group of keys that you can
set to type numbers and mathematical symbols, such as the plus sign (Figure 7).
A number or symbol on the right corner of each keypad key shows its numeric
function.
Figure 7. Numeric Keypad
Press [Num Lock] to turn on the embedded numeric keypad. The numeric
functions of the keypad are enabled and the Num Lock light turns on. (See
”System Status Lights” on page 29 for the location of the Num Lock light.)
While the numeric functions are enabled, you can temporarily return a key to its
normal function by pressing [NumLock].
To turn the numeric keypad off, press [Num Lock] again. The Num Lock light turns
off.
Using Special Function Keys
The [Fn] key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with
another key. Table 1 shows the special key combinations.
TABLE 1. Description of Special Function Keys
[Fn] Key
Combination
Function
[Fn+F2]
Status:
Displays the battery gauge in the upper-right corner of
your screen. The gauge closes in a few seconds, or you can
press [Esc] to close the gauge. (See ”Using the Battery Gauge”
on page 44 for more information on the battery gauge.).
[Fn+F3]
LCD/CRT:
Switches the display between the LCD, the external
monitor, and simultaneous display on both the LCD and the
external monitor.