FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -The Num Lock key enables and disables the numeric pad. When Num Lock is enabled, you can use the numbers on the keypad. When Num Lock is disabled, pressing those keys activates those keys’ alternate functions.

Detailed explanation-2: -NumLock key is used to convert part of the main keyboard to act as a numeric keypad rather than letters. When enabled, NumLock lets you use the 7-8-9, u-i-o, j-k-l and m keys as a numeric keypad. If the keyboard has a numeric keypad, the NumLock key only turns the numbers on the numeric keypad on or off.

Detailed explanation-3: -Press Fn+F8, F7, or Insert to enable/disable numlock. For 15-inch or above laptops, the numeric keypad is located on the right side of the keyboard. Press NmLk to enable or disable the numeric keypad. For idea desktops, the numeric keypad is located on the right side of the keyboard.

Detailed explanation-4: -Enable Numlock on the Keyboard If you are unable to type numbers, simply press the Num Lock key once to enable the Number pad. You will see the LED light glowing, indicating that the Number Pad is now working.

Detailed explanation-5: -On a notebook computer keyboard, while holding down the FN key, press either the NUM LOCK or SCROLL LOCK to enable the function. Press the same key combination again to disable the function. On a desktop computer keyboard, press NUM LOCK or SCROLL LOCK to enable the function, and press it again to disable the function.