Solving Keyboard And Embedded Numeric Keypad Problems - Compaq Armada 4200 Reference 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.
15-10 Troubleshooting
Probable Cause
Num Lock function
is not turned on.
Keyboard may not
be securely
connected or may
be connected to the
wrong external
connector.
You initiated
QuickLock.
Solution
Press Fn+End/NumLk to
enable the Num Lock
function and embedded
numeric keypad.
Ensure that the external
keyboard is securely con-
nected to the external key-
board connector.
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.