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Old 12-18-2003, 10:36 PM   #1
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number pad not working


i'm trying to get the embedded number pad working my HP ze4560us
laptop. i press the keys that set the numberlock, the light goes on (so,
everything should be ok), but then when i type on the number pad
, i still get letters. please help.
 
Old 12-19-2003, 12:46 AM   #2
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It can be a messy situation. Check out the section
Cure Num Lock Madness at
http://linuxgazette.net/issue96/TWDT.html

It gives a few alternatives.
 
Old 12-19-2003, 12:55 AM   #3
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hmm... interesting. thank you, beyer.
 
Old 12-19-2003, 11:41 PM   #4
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Does it work when you hold the fn key?
 
Old 12-20-2003, 02:14 AM   #5
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Yup!
How foolish of me. Thank you, David.
 
Old 12-20-2003, 11:12 PM   #6
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