half moon key function wired keyboard

[ruska]

there are a few keys that are new and have uncertain functions.

1) half moon key. hit it once and monitor goes dim but viewable, hit it again and monitor goes totally dark, hit it again and no change even after repeated srtrikes. How do you get normal screen back?

2) three lights? at upper right corner. 1, A, and a down arrow. What are thses all about?

[DJScott]

Hello ruska,

Here is a link that might help you identify the functions for the keys you describe:

http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02951398#AbT2

I hope it's helpful!

[PeaceLily · Accepted solution]

Hi @ruska ,

Question #1 - The half-moon button is for sleep mode. Moving the mouse should get your normal screen back after pressing that button.

Question #2 - Those lights represent Number Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock. When Number Lock is on, the 10-key number pad on the side of the keyboard is enabled. With Caps Lock on, letters are typed in all caps without holding down the Shift key. Here's a Wikipedia article where you can learn more about Scroll Lock.

[ruska]

Moving the mouse alone does not bring screen back. You have to move the mouse and hit the halfmoon button as well to bring it back. The order in which you do the two steps does not seem to make any difference but both steps are required.