Dell Laptop With Numeric Keypad



Due to their compact size, many laptops don’t include a dedicated numeric keypad on the right side of the keyboard like a desktop computer. To conserve space, the keys of numeric keypad are shared keys with a block of keys in the center of the keyboard.

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To use the numeric keypad on a laptop, you need to enable the NumLock key on your keyboard. 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.

However, most people do not realize the NumLock key is on their laptop keyboard, and sometimes this will only cause confusion once it’s activated accidentally. For example, this may cause you to enter your password incorrectly at Windows login screen. So here I’m going to show you 3 methods to disable NumLock on a laptop keyboard.

Method 1: Disable NumLock with Fn key

Most laptops have a Fn key you can press in conjunction with other keys to turn off the NumLock feature. But the precise way to disable NumLock varies depending on your laptop model. The Number Lock indicator will light up when the NumLock is enabled and will be unlit whenever the NumLock is disabled. Here are the most common keyboard shortcuts to enable/disable NumLock:

Fn + F11 (Acer, Toshiba, Samsung)
Shift + Num Lock
Fn + Num Lock (Sony, Gateway)
Fn + F11 + Scroll lock
Fn + F8 (HP)
Ctrl + F11
Fn + Shift + Num Lock
Fn + F4 (Dell)
Fn + Nmlk (Lenovo, ASUS)

After pressing the keyboard shortcuts to enable the NumLock, press the shortcuts again and it will disable NumLock.

Method 2: Disable NumLock with a Registry Fix

The status of the NumLock key is specific for each user, and NumLock is disabled by default. If you want the NumLock key enabled for use before a user presses CTRL+ALT+DEL to log on, you must use Registry Editor to change the default behavior.

Here is a simple registry fix to disable the NumLock key at startup:

  1. Press Windows + R to bring up the Run box. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Windows Registry Editor.
  2. In the Registry Editor, open the following registry key.
    HKEY_USER.DefaultControl PanelKeyboard
  3. Within the keyboard folder, you should have a string value named “InitialKeyboardIndicators” with a value of 0, 1, or 2. Change the value to 1, and you’re done. Below is the explanation of each of these values:

    0 = Num Lock is turned OFF after the logon.
    1 = Disable Num Lock.
    2 = Numlock is turned ON after the logon.

Method 3: Disable NumLock in the BIOS

In addition to the above methods, users can also change how their computer handles the NumLock when the computer first boots up through the BIOS.

  1. Turn on your computer, and as soon as you see the initial POST boot screen, press the designated key for entering the BIOS Setup.
  2. Locate the the “NumLock State,” “NumLock Key“, “Boot Up NumLock Status” or a similar option and change the value to Disabled or Off. In my example, there is a option labelled “NumLock Key” under the Boot tab, select it and press Enter to select Off.
  3. Save your changes and exit the BIOS.

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Numeric Keypad

The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, hold down <Fn> and press the desired key.

  • To enable the keypad, press <Num Lk>. The light indicates that the keypad is active.
  • To disable the keypad, press <Num Lk> again.

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Key Combinations

System Functions

<Ctrl><Shift><Esc>

Opens the Task Manager window.

Battery

<Fn><F3>

Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter).

Display Functions

<Fn><F8>

Switches the video image to the next display option. The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously.

<Fn><F7>

Scales between wide-screen and standard aspect ratio video resolutions.

<Fn> and left-arrow key

Activates the ambient light sensor, which controls brightness of the display based on light level in the current environment.

<Fn> and up-arrow key

Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).

<Fn> and down-arrow key

Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).

Power Management

Keypad

<Fn><Esc>

Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window (see Accessing Power Options Properties).

<Fn><F1>

Puts the computer into hibernate mode. Dell QuickSet is required (see Dell™ QuickSet).

Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions

Windows logo key and <m>

Minimizes all open windows.

Windows logo key and <Shift><m>

Restores all minimized windows. This key combination functions as a toggle to restore minimized windows following the use of the Windows logo key and <m> key combination.

Windows logo key and <e>

Runs Windows Explorer.

Windows logo key and <r>

Opens the Run dialog box.

Windows logo key and <f>

Opens the Search Results dialog box.

Windows logo key and <Ctrl><f>

Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to a network).

Windows logo key and <Pause>

Opens the System Properties dialog box.

To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. For information about the Control Panel, access the Help and Support Center (click Start®Help and Support).

Touch Pad

The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse.

  • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.
  • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button.
  • To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the surface.
  • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice.

You can also use the track stick to move the cursor. Press the track stick left, right, up, or down to change the direction of the cursor on the display. Use the track stick and track stick buttons as you would use a mouse.

Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick

You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad and track stick or adjust their settings.

  1. Open the Control Panel, and then click Mouse. For information about the Control Panel, access the Help and Support Center (click Start®Help and Support).
  2. In the Mouse Properties window:
    • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad and track stick.
    • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad and track stick settings.
  3. Click OK to save the settings and close the window.

Changing the Track Stick Cap

You can replace your track stick cap if it wears down from prolonged use or if you prefer a different color. You can purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at dell.com.

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  1. Pull the cap off the track stick.
  2. Align the new cap over the square track stick post and gently press the cap down onto the post.
NOTICE: The track stick can damage the display if it is not properly seated on the post.

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  1. Test the track stick to ensure that the cap is seated properly.

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