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    Problem with the M15x keyboard

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by jujojujo_2003, Nov 13, 2009.

  1. jujojujo_2003

    jujojujo_2003 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi I am having a very strange problem.
    The enter key on my keyboard is by default being mapped to the numpad's enter key and hence I am unable to play many games.
    I tried remapping using sharp keys but the games are not detecting this remap. It takes the original values.
    I tried reformatting but still the problem is not resolved.
    I run the a01 bios.
    THE GAMES that I tried include NFS Shift ,NFS under cover and crysis.
    In crysis , I can use the mouse , so I went to controller options and tried to assing the enter key to some function, It detects that enter key as numpad enter key.
    In the NFS series , due to this problem , i am unable to get past the "Press Enter screen" which i am unable to!
    What should I do?
    Help me guys, I just received this notebook 2 days back.
     
  2. froogle

    froogle Notebook Evangelist

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    Didn't you just post this in another thread?

    I've not come across this problem, but then I do most of my gaming using an external keyboard and mouse so I couldn't tell you if this is default behavior or not.

    Have you tried calling up Technical Support? I hate to make that suggestion since so many other people have already reported that the technical support experience is less than optimal, but it's worth a try right? Nothing to lose.
     
  3. jujojujo_2003

    jujojujo_2003 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Froogle, If you play NFS shift , just tell me if the same problem happens to you too!
    Till now I have seen 2 people with the same problem.
    Please do check if your able to play NFS using the internal keyboard's enter so if there is anything wrong with my keyboard, I can get a replacement.
     
  4. stargtsi

    stargtsi Notebook Guru

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    just tested mine cant play nfs shift also without an external keyboard
    just tested a few more other games cant play due to the enter key being recognized as the numeric enter key
     
  5. uncon

    uncon Newbie

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    My M15x has the same keyboard issue with the (only) enter key being the "keypad enter" instead of the standard "enter". I think this is a hardware bug. I have a support case with Dell open on this currently.