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    xps1330 num lock

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by KevinM, Nov 24, 2007.

  1. KevinM

    KevinM Notebook Consultant

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    Does it work on the 1330 or is it just me? If I hit the "Num Lk" key, the light comes on the media bar, but if I hit the keys that are labelled for numbers, I get the letters.

    Note, if I hold the Function key, and hit the above keys, the numbers come out.

    Thanks
     
    KevinM, Nov 24, 2007
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  2. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    That's the way it's designed, and it's really stupid IMHO. However, you can adjust this setting through your BIOS. I have mine set so that I don't have to hold down the Fn key. If you need more detailed instructions, just post back.
     
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    KevinM Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks! I found it in the BIOS. I don't understand why you can't use both instead of specifying which one to use...
     
    KevinM, Nov 24, 2007
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    Freelancer332 Notebook Evangelist

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    This is sort of on topic but...why does the num lock led light always automatically turn on after I start my computer?
    Just wondering why it's designed to do this
     
    Freelancer332, Nov 24, 2007
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  5. KevinM

    KevinM Notebook Consultant

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    There's an option in the BIOS for that. The default setting is to turn the num lock on.
     
    KevinM, Nov 24, 2007
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    Freelancer332 Notebook Evangelist

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    ok, thanks ill go look into that
     
    Freelancer332, Nov 24, 2007
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