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    numeric keypad

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by jonasdes, Aug 20, 2011.

  1. jonasdes

    jonasdes Newbie

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    Hello,

    I just bought a notebook asus X5QS. But the numeric keypad on the right of my keyboard (from laptop) won't work good. When i type for example a "1" i get an "&", when i type a "2" i get an "é" (like the symbols of the numeric keypad on the top of your keyboard) . When i turn on my caps lock, then it works.

    i mailed the asus helpdesk and they said to install this updates but it didn't change a bit!


    ATKACPI driver and hotkey-related utilities:

    ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- Drivers and Download ATK_package

    Keyboard Device Filter Utility:

    ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- Drivers and Download N55SF
     
    jonasdes, Aug 20, 2011
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  2. Dreamliner330

    Dreamliner330 Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there a 'numberpad' button you can press?
     
    Dreamliner330, Aug 22, 2011
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  3. jonasdes

    jonasdes Newbie

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    no such button
     
    jonasdes, Aug 23, 2011
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  4. JOSEA

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    What language are you using on your system?
     
    JOSEA, Aug 23, 2011
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  5. jonasdes

    jonasdes Newbie

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    dutch, I'm from Belgium
     
    jonasdes, Aug 24, 2011
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    jonasdes Newbie

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    Called with helpdesk Asus. Apparently it's normal that there isn't a num lock button on this model. They say you always have to use shift to get numbers with the separate num keypad. What a crap and fail from Asus. Never seen before that you have to use shift for the separate num keypad.
     
    jonasdes, Aug 24, 2011
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  7. JOSEA

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    That it truly hard to believe... I was going to suggest a windows reinstall but obviously that would not help. Thanks for warning others about this 'revolutionary' feature from ASUS..
     
    JOSEA, Aug 24, 2011
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  8. emteee

    emteee Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the same model and the same problem. Another problem is that I can't get the external subwoofer to work. Does it work on your notebook, jonasdes? I don't mind the external subwoofer as much as the keypad-issue though.. I wish they could make a fix for it..
     
    emteee, Aug 25, 2011
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    jonasdes Newbie

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    Didn't check the subwoofer. Will do this, this weekend.
     
    jonasdes, Aug 26, 2011
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    emteee Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got it to work. Just had to push a little harder to plug it in properly :p
     
    emteee, Aug 27, 2011
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  11. jonasdes

    jonasdes Newbie

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    lol, thx for the hint :)
     
    jonasdes, Aug 27, 2011
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