Keyboard
The keyboard has 62 keys, including a number pad. A
keyboard, some keys have multiple functions. The primary alpha or numeric character is printed on the key. Refer to
for 101-key keyboard equivalent key presses.
Backlighting
Keys have a dark grey background with frosted white characters for visibility with the backlight on or off.
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Keys are backlit with a white light, except for sticky keys (see below) that have a different backlight color when the key
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is active.
Sticky Keys
Alt, Ctl, Shift, Fn and Num Lck are sticky keys and function as described below:
Press key once and key stays sticky for next keystroke.
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Press key and hold for a second and a half and the key stays sticky until sticky key is pressed again. For example,
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press Num Lck once and Num Lck stays ON, press it again and it turns OFF.
Sticky Key Indicators
Num Lck: Amber backlight indicates sticky key is active.
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Alt, Ctl, Shift, Fn: Blue backlight indicates sticky key is active.
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Keyboard Help
Localized operating systems and the keyboard:
Marathon operating systems are available in German, French, Spanish, etc. If using a localized operating system, view the
Region and Language control panel to verify English (United States) has been chosen as the primary keyboard language.
The on-screen keyboard will display the operating system's localized language symbols and can be used as an alternative for
the physical keyboard on the Marathon if preferred.
biometric mouse
is located to the right of the keyboard. When using the
Key Maps
2-5