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Solving Keyboard and Embedded Numeric, Keypad Problems, Solving Keyboard and Numeric Keypad Problems

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Solving Keyboard and Embedded Numeric Keypad Problems Some common causes and solutions for keyboard and embedded numeric keypad problems are listed in the following table. NOTE: Consult the online Compaq Reference Guide on the use of the NumLk key and the embedded numeric keypad. Solving Keyboard and Numeric Keypad Problems Problem Probable Cause Solution Embedded numeric keypad on the computer keyboard is disabled. Num Lock function is not turned on. Press Fn+End/NumLk to enable the Num Lock function and embedded numeric keypad. External keyboard does not work. Keyboard may not be securely connected or may be connected to the wrong external connector. Ensure that the external keyboard is securely connected to the external keyboard connector. Keyboard and pointing You initiated device are locked. QuickLock. Enter your power-on password to exit QuickLock. NOTE: If Num Lock is on (the embedded numeric keypad is active), hold down the Fn key while typing to enter a nonnumeric password; pressing Fn temporarily toggles Num Lock off. Press Fn+Shift to type any uppercase characters. Troubleshooting 14-9

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Troubleshooting
14-9
Solving Keyboard and Embedded Numeric
Keypad Problems
Some common causes and solutions for keyboard and embedded
numeric keypad problems are listed in the following table.
NOTE
:
Consult the online Compaq
Reference Guide
on the use of
the
NumLk
key and the embedded numeric keypad.
Solving Keyboard and Numeric Keypad Problems
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution
Embedded numeric
keypad on the
computer keyboard is
disabled.
Num Lock function is
not turned on.
Press
Fn+End/NumLk
to enable
the Num Lock function and
embedded numeric keypad.
External keyboard
does not work.
Keyboard may not be
securely connected or
may be connected to
the wrong external
connector.
Ensure that the external keyboard
is securely connected to the
external keyboard connector.
Keyboard and pointing
device are locked.
You initiated
QuickLock.
Enter your power-on password to
exit QuickLock.
NOTE:
If Num Lock is on (the
embedded numeric keypad is
active), hold down the
Fn
key
while typing to enter a non-
numeric password; pressing
Fn
temporarily toggles Num Lock off.
Press
Fn+Shift
to type any
uppercase characters.