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for numeric lock or number lock, the Num Lock key
is
located on the numeric keypad of the
keyboard and enables and disables the
numeric pad. Turning the Num Lock on will allow the
user to use the numbers on the keypad and turning the Num Lock off will
enable the keys other functions such as using the keypad as an arrow
pad. As can be seen below the blue LED
indicates that the Num Lock is enabled on this keyboard.
Below is a chart with additional information about what each key
does when Num Lock is enabled and disabled. For example, as can be
seen in the below chart the "0" key when Num Lock is enabled will
enter a "0" when pressed and a period
when not enabled.
- Additional information about enabling / disabling the Num Lock
when the computer first starts up can be found on
document CH000792.
Also see: Keyboard
definitions, Numeric
keypad, Togglekeys
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