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  Numeric keypad
Also referred to as the number pad, the numeric keypad is a 17-key keypad usually found on the far right side of a typical IBM 101 / 2-key keyboard.
Below is a visual example of the Saitek Gamers' keyboard and where the keypad is located on most keyboards.
Additional information on how Microsoft Windows users can turn the Numeric keypad into an alternative to their mouse can be found on document CH000542.
www.computerhope.com /jargon/n/numekeyp.htm   (236 words)

  
 Numeric keypad integration system - Patent 5402121
The keypad controller is connected to a keypad switch matrix and operates in a manner similar to the keyboard controller to generate scan codes for keys which have been pressed on the keypad.
By providing the scan codes from the keypad to the BIOS through the keyboard controller, the system BIOS receives the scan codes for the keys on the numeric keypad in the same manner as it receives the scan codes for the keys on the portable keyboard and full integration is achieved.
A keypad controller associated with the external numeric keypad detects the activation of a key on the keypad and transmits at least one serial scan code as an output signal.
www.freepatentsonline.com /5402121.html   (4647 words)

  
 What is numeric keypad? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary
Numeric keypads make it easier to enter large amounts of numeric data.
Their meanings, therefore, depend on what mode the numeric keypad is in.
In numeric mode, they represent numbers; in cursor control mode, they are like arrow keys.
www.webopedia.com /TERM/N/numeric_keypad.html   (297 words)

  
 Numeric Keypad Of Keyboard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
numeric keypad shares some of the keys on your computer's keyboard.
arrangement of keys is modelled after the typewriter keyboard) computer keyboards have this kind of numeric keypad on the right-hand side.
Use the numeric keypad combinations in Table 1 to enable and disable...
www.pianothings.com /numeric-keypad-of-keyboard.html   (875 words)

  
 Keyboard -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
Keyboard by itself often implies an (Click link for more info and facts about electronic) electronic keyboard instrument capable of imitating the sounds of a variety of instruments, more properly named (Click link for more info and facts about keyboard synthesizer) keyboard synthesizer.
(A small machine that is used for mathematical calculations) Calculator keypad, with the 123 keys near the bottom.
Many (A keyboard that is a data input device for computers; arrangement of keys is modelled after the typewriter keyboard) computer keyboards have this kind of numeric keypad on the right-hand side.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/k/ke/keyboard.htm   (308 words)

  
 Goldtouch Numeric Keypad   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
The Goldtouch Numeric Keypad is ideal for those who need to enter plenty of numbers during work.
The Goldtouch Numeric Keypad can be positioned anywhere you choose on your desk which means you can make your work-zone more comfortable and reduce the risk of RSI.
The Goldtouch Numeric Keypad can also add important functionality to laptop computers, eliminating the need to use the 'dual-function' number and mathematical function keys in the built in keyboard.
www.keytools.com /keyboards/goldtouch_ergonomic_numeric_numberpad.asp?buy=K-GT-NP-B   (210 words)

  
 Mini Mobile Numeric Keypad
Utilizing USB 'Plug and Play' technology, the Targus Mobile Mini Keypad offers immediate access to the benefits of an external numeric keypad in a format that is optimal for the mobile professional.
The portable numeric keypad's lightweight, ergonomic design is ideal for anyone using spreadsheet, accounting or financial applications.
This USB mobile mini numeric keypad is the ideal accessory for anyone who is concerned with efficiency and convenience.
www.keysan.com /big/picqazr0765.html   (93 words)

  
 iGesture NumPad - USB Numeric Keypad with Pointing and Gesture Shortcuts
The iGesture Numeric Keypad combines the functions of a standard mouse and multi-finger gesture in a thin package that's just a little smaller than a mousepad.
The iGesture Numeric Keypad gives you unprecedented control of graphical objects using gesture shortcuts while providing you with the same functionality as a mouse and number pad.
All keys including arrow/editing keys and the numeric keypad itself are fully remappable via the USB port with our MyGesture Editor.
www.fingerworks.com /igesture_numpad.html   (182 words)

  
 Numeric Keypad Drill
f you are like a lot of users, the numeric keypad on your ST probably doesn't get much use.
Numeric Keypad Drill is a program that can help.
Nonetheless, I am sure you will find that Numeric Keypad Drill is an excellent way to sharpen your 10-key skills.
www.atarimagazines.com /startv5n6/keypad.html   (651 words)

  
 What is numeric keypad? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary
Numeric keypads make it easier to enter large amounts of numeric data.
Their meanings, therefore, depend on what mode the numeric keypad is in.
In numeric mode, they represent numbers; in cursor control mode, they are like arrow keys.
webopedia.internet.com /TERM/n/numeric_keypad.html   (502 words)

  
 Numeric Keypad Keys
Use the numeric keypad just like a calculator keypad to enter numbers you will be using in mathematical functions.
On the keyboard shown in figure 1-17, the cursor control keys are located in two locations, both on the numeric keypad and as a separate keypad.
When the NUM LOCK key is OFF, you can use the arrows on keys 2,4,6, and 8 to control cursor movement one line up or down, or one position to the left or right, as shown by the direction of the arrow.
www.tpub.com /incs/12.htm   (1447 words)

  
 Keypad, serial numeric keypad, laptop numeric keypad, ps2 keypad, usb keypad, genovation
Keypad, serial numeric keypad, laptop numeric keypad, ps2 keypad, usb keypad, genovation
A numeric keypad will greatly increase numeric data entry productivity for laptop users.
Adding a serial numeric keypad to a desktop system allows locating the numeric keypad on the left side of the computer's keyboard for left-handed computer users.
www.cwol.com /keypads.htm   (118 words)

  
 Iconic Text Entry Using a Numeric Keypad
Instead of using the keypad as a crude drawing area on which to write letters, the direct resemblance between certain letters and digits can be used to assign a letter to a single digit.
There is some mnemonic value to the location of the 9 on the keypad, because it is ``out of the way'', and therefore might connote a ``break'' in the normal button presses constituting a word.
For example, the differences between a brace, bracket, parenthesis, and a less-than sign are fairly subtle at the resolution of a numeric keypad.
www.jannotti.com /papers/iconic-uist02   (4038 words)

  
 Numeric Keypad   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
The Numeric Keypad USB will suit those who need to enter plenty of numbers during work.
The Numeric Keypad USB can be positioned anywhere you choose on your desk which means you have a flexible workzone that allows for periodic change arm, hand and shoulder position.
The Numeric Keypad USB can also add important functionality to laptop computers, eliminating the need to use the 'dual-function' number and mathematical function keys in the built in keyboard.
www.keytools.com /keyboards/numeric_keypad_usb_stand_alone_number_pad.asp?print   (139 words)

  
 DIGITPAD 1000 - DIGITPAD NUMERIC KEYPAD - 2007   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
I went into a computer store the other day and saw this tiny little keypad they had in the laptop accessory department.
I mean the keys were so tiny that you practically needed a magnifying glass to see them.
There's a numeric keypad out there that's not afraid to have BIG FULL-SIZED KEYS.
digitpads.com /products/digitpads/dp1000.htm   (521 words)

  
 parex   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
When you plug keypad into the notebook PC, KP9602 can save your keypad battery life, because it can automatic change the power of keypad to computer.
It also can be used as a calculator and world clock without plug into the notebook.KP 9602 is very good for applying in the commercial business.
The function of keypad stands alone as calculator and clock.
www.parex.com.tw /product_numeric_keypad_KP9602.htm   (143 words)

  
 Numeric keypad
Also referred to as the number pad, the numeric keypad is a 17-key keypad usually found on the far right side of a typical IBM 101 / 2-key keyboard.
Turning the num lock on will allow the user to use the numbers and off will allow the user to use the alternate options.
Additional information on how Microsoft Windows users can turn the Numeric keypad into an alternative to their mouse can be found on document CH000542.
www.xmission.com /~comphope/jargon/n/numekeyp.htm   (186 words)

  
 Kermit FAQ - How Does the Numeric Keypad Work?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
The BIOS reports one scan code for a numeric keypad key when Num Lock is on, and a different code when Num Lock is off.
To use the PC's numeric keypad as if it were a VT terminal's numeric keypad in MS-DOS Kermit, you must make the appropriate key assignments, since they are not made by default.
It is the responsibility of the host application to send an escape sequence to put the keypad into the appropriate mode before attempting to read keystrokes from it.
www.columbia.edu /kermit/faq-c-nkp.html   (407 words)

  
 John Greschak - Finale Suggestion 316: Jumping to a Measure in Speedy Entry with the Numeric Keypad   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
IWBNI it were possible to use the numeric keypad to jump to a given measure when the speedy entry tool is selected in scroll view.
With this feature, one could perform the following operations from the numeric keypad: exit the speedy entry editing frame, jump to a given measure, and re-enter the speedy entry editing frame.
For example, one could press: 0 to exit the speedy entry editing frame, 1 followed by 2 followed by the enter key to jump to measure number 12, and 0 to re-enter the speedy entry editing frame.
www.greschak.com /notation/finale/iwbni/fs316.htm   (244 words)

  
 Entering Character Codes via the Numeric Keypad   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
Ever since the original IBM PC, you could enter any character in the character set directly from the keyboard by entering its character code through the numeric keypad.
Activate the numeric keypad if it is not already active.
On the numeric keypad, enter the number that corresponds to the desired character.
members.aol.com /dwise1/sprachen/keypad.html   (439 words)

  
 Kinesis Maxim 10-key Keypad
The New and Improved Maxim 10-key allows users flexibility in positioning the keypad to the right or left of the keyboard.
The 2-port USB hub enables you to easily connect other input devices such as mice without having to access USB ports on your computer.
The Maxim keypad connects to an available USB port on your computer and is compatible with virtually any operating system.
www.kinesis-ergo.com /maxim_10key.htm   (78 words)

  
 NetworkingFiles.com - HandyScript for Windows 2.0
Using a combination of just 11 symbols on a numeric keypad, you can quickly construct letters, words and punctuation marks.
Instead of hunting for letters on the keypad, users, regardless of their language, will be able to touch-type using eleven graphic symbols representing handwriting strokes.
HandyScripts versatile system can be used on any numerical keypad, making its applications virtually endless-it can be adapted to personal computers, wireless devices, interactive/Web T.V. devices, and almost any future device conceivable, making it a truly universal keypad input solution.
www.networkingfiles.com /Compression/handyscript_for_windows_2.0.html   (290 words)

  
 Numeric Keypad
We inherited our computer keyboard numeric keypad as a legacy from IBM twenty years ago.
The PC was intended, at least in part, to function as a mainframe terminal, and the numeric keypad was to serve for data entry purposes.
You can either use a mouse to access these keys (which really destroys the flow of your work), or you can memorize the vendor’s key mapping and type a magic key combination that translates to the desired virtual key function.
www.emersondevelopmentllc.com /html/numeric_keypad1.htm   (512 words)

  
 Goldtouch PS2 Numeric Keypad
The numeric keypad is ideal for users who work extensively with numbers, the numeric keypad can be placed where it's most comfortable and provides needed flexibility in periodically changing arm, hand and shoulder position.
It also adds important functionality to laptop computers, eliminating the need to use the awkwardly-placed number and mathematical function keys in the built in keyboard.
The numeric keypad comes standard with an integrated pass-through "Y" adapter built into the connection cable, allowing simultaneous connections using a single PS/2 port with a keyboard and keypad.
keyovation.com /ergonomics/product/keypad.html   (194 words)

  
 Windows Alt Key Codes
To determine the appropriate numeric code, match the accent with the vowel.
Windows assigns a numeric code to different accented letters, other foreign characters and special mathematical symbols.
If you are on a laptop or computer without a separate numeric keypad one of the other methods is recommended.
tlt.its.psu.edu /suggestions/international/accents/codealt.html   (457 words)

  
 Numeric Keypad "*" Key Doesn't Work in Some MS-DOS Apps (64812)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
When you run a non-Windows application under Microsoft Windows version 3.0, the SHIFT key can sometimes be used to enable or disable the NUMLOCK key on the numeric keypad.
Use the NUMLOCK key instead of the SHIFT key to activate the numeric keypad.
Press the SHIFT key while you press any desired key on the numeric keypad, except the asterisk (*) key.
www.sunsite.org.uk /sites/ftp.microsoft.com/MISC/KB/en-us/64/812.HTM   (178 words)

  
 GoldTouch 10-Key Numeric Keypad
The USB Numeric Keypad Hub product is the latest in our line of ergonomic peripherals that are designed to enhance your productivity and comfort.
The USB Numeric Keypad Hub allows you to do all your calculations from the keypad; there is no longer the need to tediously use your mouse to select these functions, or worse still, to use your calculator to do your work and then have to re-enter the values manually.
For portability, the unit is light and compact, and requires no software to be installed on the computer.
www.ergoamerica.com /gtkeypad.html   (207 words)

  
 Windows XP: MouseKeys: Control the Mouse Pointer Using the Numeric Keypad
MouseKeys allows you to use the numeric keypad to control the movement of the mouse pointer.
If you want to use the numeric keypad for data entry as well as for navigation, you can set MouseKeys to be activated by pressing NUM LOCK.
Switch between MouseKeys and standard numeric keypad operation (Press N to use MouseKeys when NumLock is on, Press F to use MouseKeys when NumLock is off).
www.microsoft.com /windowsxp/using/accessibility/mousekeys.mspx   (475 words)

  
 Ambir Mini USB Numeric Keypad with Dual USB Hub   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
Ambir Mini USB keypad w/ dual USB Hub Its double USB-port makes this 17 key USB keypad a standout for on...
Keypad w/USB Hub KP32000 344617 620111 discontinued; replace with KP-130-S AmbirĀ® Mini USB Keypa d KP-150...
AmbirĀ® Mini USB Keypad with dual USB Hu b KP-130...
www.elipsiselectronics.com /B0009JR53W/Ambir_Mini_USB_Numeric_Keypad_with_Dual_USB_Hub.html   (391 words)

  
 Re: numeric keypad bug
The problem is that grub maps *ALL* digits on the keyboard, even those on the numeric keypad.
So, with an AZERTY mapping, when 'NumLock' is on, on the numberic keypad, I get symbols and not numbers.
This 2 lines patch, avoids changing the mapping of the numeric keypad.
www.mail-archive.com /bug-grub@gnu.org/msg06452.html   (117 words)

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