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    alt keys

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by DivaMaggie, Aug 22, 2007.

  1. DivaMaggie

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    I have just purchased my first laptop (VAIO VGN-N325E) and I was wondering how to get the special alt characters working. On my PC, I used to hold down the Alt key and enter a number sequence.
     
    DivaMaggie, Aug 22, 2007
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    If you are referring to alt + number codes (eg alt+241 = ±) then you need to use the NumLk to engage the embedded numeric keypad.

    John
     
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    I tried hitting Num Lk and then Alt + 138 John and it doesn't seem to work.
     
    DivaMaggie, Aug 22, 2007
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    NumLk is a toggle. Press once to enable the embedded numeric keypad (the numbers on keys such as j, k and l) then hold down Alt, type your 1, 3, 8, release Alt and then press NumLk again to disengage. You should have a light, next to the CapsLock light, to show when NmLk is enabled.

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    John Ratsey, Aug 23, 2007
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