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Keys not working on keyboard
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Same Problem, not a broken keyboard.
The same thing just happenned to me! I can't type numbers with my numpad. It driving me nuts. I thought it was a broken keyboard, but then I noticed that all my keyboard shortcuts with those keys still work (ctrl-1, command-3, etc...) The keys still Still light up in the Keyboard viewer too. Its like I hit the num lock button, except mac keyboards don't have one. Does anyone know what else it could be?
-Steveo
The same thing just happenned to me! I can't type numbers with my numpad. It driving me nuts. I thought it was a broken keyboard, but then I noticed that all my keyboard shortcuts with those keys still work (ctrl-1, command-3, etc...) The keys still Still light up in the Keyboard viewer too. Its like I hit the num lock button, except mac keyboards don't have one. Does anyone know what else it could be?
-Steveo
Fixed it!
In System Preferences>Universal access>Mouse, make sure that the box "Press the option key 5 times..." is not set. If its enabled, pressing option 5 times will disable the numpad.
Earier I guess pressed the option key 5 times in a row, and it turned the numpad into a cursor controller.
In System Preferences>Universal access>Mouse, make sure that the box "Press the option key 5 times..." is not set. If its enabled, pressing option 5 times will disable the numpad.
Earier I guess pressed the option key 5 times in a row, and it turned the numpad into a cursor controller.
Oh, well then..
I guess that does sound a lot more like "someone" might have spilled a drink on it. It happens to all of us. And whoever that "someone" might be, its always better if you, er they, not admit it either. Apple warranties and water damage don't mix.
-Steveo
I guess that does sound a lot more like "someone" might have spilled a drink on it. It happens to all of us. And whoever that "someone" might be, its always better if you, er they, not admit it either. Apple warranties and water damage don't mix.
-Steveo
All my keys stop working once and awhile but supposedly that is because of a Firefox glitch. It only stops working inside of Firefox
Optimum Optimus Opportunity.
At least now you have an excuse to get an Optimus Keyboard.
http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/
Even if it is the most amazing keyboard ever made, $1200 is too much money for one to justify spending it unnecessarily replacing a working peripheral. But if you need to buy a keyboard anyway, why not get the best? People buy Macs when they want the best design, not the best bargain. Sure, it might cost an extra grand, but who cares about saving a measly thousand bucks besides Dell Dudes and Gateway Girls. You're not a Dell Dude, are you?
-Steveo
At least now you have an excuse to get an Optimus Keyboard.
http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/
Even if it is the most amazing keyboard ever made, $1200 is too much money for one to justify spending it unnecessarily replacing a working peripheral. But if you need to buy a keyboard anyway, why not get the best? People buy Macs when they want the best design, not the best bargain. Sure, it might cost an extra grand, but who cares about saving a measly thousand bucks besides Dell Dudes and Gateway Girls. You're not a Dell Dude, are you?
-Steveo
Well i would love it but maybe slightly pricey, as i could buy a new mac for that and still have a bit to spare!
Most certainly not, but its the only keyboard i have been able to get my hands on for the moment now, free of charge
oh that just reminded me of that guy "Dude, your getting a dell".
Apple will switch out your keyboard at a store.
Check and make sure of Number lock.
check that there is power going to the keyboard, press caps lock and see if you see a light