Keyboard Code & Layout.

[billyboy2]

I have an IBM ThinkPad 600X laptop (WinXP Pro, SP2). After using an
external keyboard on it, via usb, the laptop keyboard prints/types different
characters other than what shows on the keys. Is there a way for me to set
a code or configure my laptop keyboard to type normally?
Thanks.
- Billy Boy II.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Keyboard Language...

Windows XP defaults to US English.

Start | Settings | Control Panel | Regional and Language Options |
Languages tab | Details button | Settings tab |

Or...

Start | Run | Type: intl.cpl | Click OK |
Languages tab | Details button | Settings tab |

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[billyboy2]

It's defaulted to US English alright. What should it be since I'm in Texas,
USA? But it still acts funny. The key for 'P' also has '*' underneath the
'P', and I can't get it to type 'P', and some other keys have such
combinations - U/4, i/5, o/6, and I can't type the letters. The Shift+Key
'8' won't type the '*'.
Your help is highly appreciated.
Thanks again.
- Billy Boy II.

 

[gnarwhal]

Sometimes when you plug in an external keyboard, numlock turns on.
Then when you unplug it doesn't turn off. I think you can hit shift
scroll lock on the thinkpad to toggle num-lock if that is your problem.

 

[billyboy2]

A VERY BIG THANKS TO YOU ALL !!!
- Hitting Shift+Scroll Lock fixed it.
Have a nice day.
- Billy Boy II.

 

[Rock]

It's defaulted to US English alright. What should it be since I'm in Texas,
USA?

Texan English maybe?

 

[Uncle Joe]

In Texas, set default to US Chili.

Texan English maybe?