Solutions to the wrong keys on your Sony 147963021 Keyboard
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Tips & WarningsIf these key combinations do not work and you have spilled a fluid on your laptop recently, have the laptop examined by a professional service.Don't attempt to pop off a key to clean underneath it, such as you would do with a computer keyboard. Some laptop keyboards are not built to allow this and will damage the key or the entire keyboard.Clean your keyboard regularly to keep it free of dust and debris.To start MSKEY in Windows Vista, select "All Programs>>Accessories>>Run" from the Start menu. Type "mskey" in the box and depress the "OK" button.Start MSKEY In Windows XP by clicking on "Run" from the Start menu. Type "mskey" in the Open box, then hit "OK." Depress either "PS/2" or "USB" to apply it to your type of keyboard hookup.Don't disassemble the keyboard because it may affect the validity of your manufacturer warranty.MSKEY software is only available with Microsoft IntelliType version 1.1 or later.
Situation 1: Are you typing on your Sony 147963021 Keyboard and notice the text has become illegible? What should be letters, have become numbers or symbols. This odd behavior can probably be explained be peering a little closer at your keyboard. Those little numbers on the keys. These numbers and symbols normally become active when you hold down the function key, usually labeled as the "FN" key. The "FN" key is similar to the Shift key, activating a second function assigned to a key. It can become active seemingly on it's own because a key is locked in the on position.
Step 1 Before performing numerous key combinations, try the simple thing of lightly tapping the "FN" or "Num Lock" 5 to 6 times. There may be a small particle of something logged under the key that you can loosen, move, or crush down. Do not bang the keys, just press normally.
Step 2 The "NumLock" key.Next focus on the "Numlock" key which usually located with the "Print Screen" and "Pause" key on the top right of your keyboard. Press the "Numlock" key, then press a scrambled key to see if it's normal.Older model laptops may require you hold down at the same time, the "Ctrl-Shift-Numlock" keys. Newer models may require holding down the "Shift" key and pressing the "Numlock" key.
Step 3 The "FN" key.Turn off the Function key with the following combinations: Hold down the "FN" key and hit the "Numlock", Hold down the "FN" key and hit the "Scroll" key and Hold down at the same time "Fn+F12+Num Lock"
Situation 2: You're typing a letter on your brand new keyboard. You glance at your monitor to check your progress and suddenly find that the characters are all wrong and your words are scrambled. Your fingers were on the correct keys, so something must be wrong with the keyboard. Follow these simple steps to solve your quirky keyboard dilemma.
Step 1 Examine your Sony 147963021 Keyboard for any build-up of dust, dirt, liquids or other particles that could be causing the keys to type the wrong characters. Allow any loose dirt to fall out by inverting and shaking the keyboard lightly.Step 2 Plug your keyboard into another computer. If the keyboard works, then the port on your original computer may not be working.
Step 3 Confirm that your keyboard is set to the English language. Go to your control panel and click on the "Regional and Language Options" icon. If the setting appears to be in a foreign language, change it to English/U.S.
Step 4 Check if your number lock key is on. If so, depress the key to disengage it.
Step 5 Run a character key test by using the Microsoft Sony 147963021 Keyboard Diagnostics (MSKEY) program. While in the MSKEY program, hit several keys to make certain that they are the same keys that are identified in the MSKEY window.
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