xps1330 num lock

[KevinM]

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

[pixelot]

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.

[KevinM]

Thanks! I found it in the BIOS. I don't understand why you can't use both instead of specifying which one to use...

[Freelancer332]

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

[KevinM]

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

There's an option in the BIOS for that. The default setting is to turn the num lock on.

[Freelancer332]

ok, thanks ill go look into that