How to use numeric keypad on T60?

Dear Friends,

I finally got T60 today. Everything seems to be built fine except the keyboard. It is NOT as good as I saw last time on a bit older T60 with core deo. I think they have changed the materials used to built keyboard.

Just wanted to know if anyone knows how to use numeric keypad on this machine. Because I have to write articles in my native language and for that I need to use neumeric keypads for different symbols and character using code numbers. I used to do this in my old desktop.

They have used the keys J,K,U,I,O,7,8,9,0 in notebook keyboards as neumeric keypads. (Have you ever noticed on your keyboard?) I tried with pressing and holding Alt key but its not working. So my friends I would appreciate if anyone tells me about this things would be great help.

Thanks! subi

 

Hello,

Hold the Fn key, not the Alt key.

JC

 

You have to use num lock, which would be annoying because you would constantly be switching back and forth.

You could also get this
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/catalog.workflow:item.detail?GroupID=38&Code=33L3225

 

Thanks a lot marlinspike! It works with num lock and holding alt key (but not Fn key) but its rather disappointing. I think I should buy a newmeric keypad or USB desktop keyboard.