Solving Keyboard And Embedded Numeric Keypad Problems - Compaq Armada 1500 User Manual

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.
Solving Keyboard and Numeric Keypad Problems
Problem
Embedded numeric
keypad on the
computer keyboard is
disabled.
External keyboard does
not work.
Keyboard and pointing
device are locked.
Probable Cause
NumLk function is not
turned on.
Keyboard may not be
securely connected or
may be connected to
the wrong external
connector.
You initiated QuickLock. Enter your power-on password to
Solution
Press Fn+End/NumLk to enable
the NumLk function and
embedded numeric keypad.
NumLock light will turn on.
Ensure that the external keyboard
is securely connected to the
external keyboard connector.
exit QuickLock.
NOTE: If NumLock 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 NumLk off.
Press Fn+Shift to type any
uppercase characters.
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