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    T61 - keys - character key \ "backslash" ??

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Matt_London, Apr 20, 2008.

  1. Matt_London

    Matt_London Newbie

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    Above the enter key is a key that indicates \ (i.e.: backslash)
    I can't seem to get this to work - it types a ~ or # instead.
    My (new) machine does have ThinkVantage Keyboard Customizer utility but I can't seem to find a way round it in there either.
    Its got to be something really simple I'm missing - any ideas anyone? Cheers.
    (I'm currently typing on my Dell.)
     
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    czhang Notebook Consultant

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    Could it be the language setting (in Windows) that you're using? Some languages change some of the keys. e.g. if you set a certain type of Canadian English, the colon key becomes (iirc) the e with two dots over it.
     
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    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    This is, typically, one of the differences between the UK and US keyboards. Do you have a £ sign (shift + 3)? If yes, does it give you a #? In this case you have a UK keyboard but it is set as US in the regional settings (Control Panel). If no £ sign then you have a US keyboard and need to set it as such in the regional settings.

    John
     
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  4. Matt_London

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    interesting - in advanced key settings via regional and language options - key sequence is : Left Alt+Shift
    Hey Presto !!
    Great - a bit long winded but it works.
    Thanks a lot. Much appreciated.
     
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    John - cheers I'll have a play with both UK and US keyboards to see what suits me the best. Will leave reply too.
     
    Matt_London, Apr 20, 2008
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