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    							Chapter 115
    Indicators
    The computer has easy-to-read lock indicators (A) found above the keyboard, and status indicators 
    (B) and Audio DJ mode indicators (C) on the front panel of the computer.
    The status LCD displays icons that show the status of the ocmpouter and its components..
    IconFunctionDescription
    A. Lock indicators
    Caps lock Caps Lock is activated.
    Num lock Numeric Lock (for embedded keypad) is 
    activated.
    Scroll lock Scroll Lock is activated.
    B. Status indicators
    Power Lights when the computer is on.
    AC power Computer is running on AC power. 
    						
    							16Chapter 1
    Battery charge Battery is being charged.
    Hard disk activity Hard disk is being accessed.
    Wireless networking Wireless networking feature is enabled. 
    Use the wireless networking switch to 
    enable or disable this feature. See “Right 
    view” on page 6 for the location for the 
    location of this switch.
    Optical drive activity Optical drive (CD or DVD) is being 
    accessed.
    C. Audio DJ mode indicators
    Media Player Audio DJ to Microsoft Media Player is set.
    CD Audio DJ is set to CD playback.
    IconFunctionDescription 
    						
    							Chapter 117
    Ke y b o a r d
    Lock Keys
    The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
    Lock KeyDescription
    Caps  Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed 
    are in uppercase.
    Num Lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in 
    numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator 
    (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). 
    Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric 
    data entry. A better solution would be to connect an 
    external keypad. 
    Scroll 
    Lock(Fn-Scroll 
    Lk).When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up 
    or down when you press w and y respectively.  
    Scroll Lock does not work with some applications 
    						
    							18Chapter 1
    Embedded Numeric Keypad
    The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad.  It is indicated by small 
    characters located on the lower edge of the keycaps. The embedded keypad can function in 
    numberic mode or cursor-control mode.
    Desired AccessNum Lock OnNum Lock Off
    Number keys on embedded 
    keypadType numbers in a normal 
    manner.Hold j while typing 
    numbers.
    Cursor-control keys on 
    embedded keypadHold j while using 
    cursor-control keys.Use cursor-control keys in a 
    normal manner.
    Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters 
    on embedded keypad. Also 
    hold down j for capital 
    letters.Hold Fn while tping letters 
    on embedded keypad. Also 
    hold down j for capital 
    letters. 
    						
    							Chapter 119
    Windows Keys
    The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
    KeyIconDescription
    Windows logo 
    keyStart button.  Combinations with this key perform 
    special functions.  Below are a few examples:
     + Tab (Activates next taskbar button)
     +  E (Explores My Computer)
     +  F (Finds Document)
     +  M (Minimizes All)
    j + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All)
      + R (Displays Run dialog box)
    Application 
    keyOpens the applications context menu (same as  right-
    click). 
    						
    							20Chapter 1
    Hot Keys
    The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to perform functions such as controlling the screen 
    brightness and specifying where to display output.
    NOTE: When activating hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey 
    combination.
    Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
    Fn-Esc Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
    Fn-nStandby Puts the computer in standby mode.
    Fn-oHibernation Puts the computer in hibernation mode.
    Fn-pDisplay toggle Switches display output between the display screen, 
    external monitor (if connected) and both the display 
    screen and extenral monitor
    Fn-qBrightness up- Increases the screen birghtness.
    Fn-rBrightness down Decreases the scren brightness.
    Fn-sWireless networking 
    toggleToggles wireless networking on and off. 
    						
    							Chapter 121
    Keyboard Ergonomics
    Located below the keyboard, the wide and curved palm rest is ergonomically desinged to provide 
    you with a very comfortable place to rest your hands while you type. 
    						
    							22Chapter 1
    Touchpad
    The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. 
    This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad.  The 
    central location on the palm rest provides you optimum comfort and support.
    Touchpad Basics
    The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
    !Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. 
    !Press the left (1) and right (2) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and 
    execution functions.  These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. 
    Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results.
    NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The 
    FunctionLeft ButtonRigh ButtonTa p
    Execute Click twice 
    quicklyTap twice (at the same 
    speed as double-clicking 
    the mouse button)
    Select Click once Tap once
    Drag Click and hold, 
    then use finger 
    to drag the 
    cursor on the 
    touchpadTap twice (at the same 
    speed as double-clicking 
    a mouse button) then hold 
    finger to the touchpad on 
    the second tap to drag the 
    cursor
    Access context 
    menuClick once 
    						
    							Chapter 123
    touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. 
    Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. 
    						
    							24Chapter 1
    Launch Keys
    Located above the keyboard are launch keys that can used to launch applications.
    NOTE: To configure the launch keys and the applications they launch..
    This computer’s all-in-one design
    #IconItemDescription
    1 WWW By default, launches your Internet browser.
    2 Application Launches a set application. 
    						
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