BroadScot Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Hi all the computer clever clogs.I appear to have locked my numbers lock it aint unlocking I cannot use the numbers no workie at all I tried the simple thing ....Fn and NumLock Nothing... ziltch.... heehaw. If any clever Geeky has the answer for an Acer Aspire 571 I would be most grateful. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 A hammer Iain........................................ ducksssssssssssssss 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Does it show as locked at startup? At what point during startup do you see the NumLock light come on? Just trying to work out if it's a hardware issue or not.. Hi John there is NO light for the Numbers lock unfortuneately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 I think I have hit a key doh and its just not working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Charlie.....you aint far wrong!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 always the best tool Iain i find for things like that........ Or as we used to say in the CS & TE dept power the module down wait 10 seconds repower if still no good fit a new un Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Iain, As Charlie says: Turn it off and on again. I don't know much about your particular computer, but if the keyboard does not work after a re-boot then it sounds like a hardware problem. You still have the number keys in the row above the letters! If it IS a hardware problem you could buy a cheap USB keyboard and plug it in. I know it's an extra complication, but it will be an inexpensive solution. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 I am sure its a function key combination.Jonathan. Its finding the correct combi. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Surprisingly enough I've never used that. I always use the numbers below the F's.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 I find it handy John for password banking stuff. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Hi Iain, You may find that there could be an obstruction under the key or the key is seized in each case yu would have to lift the key in order to check it out. This can be problematic on laptops however but I would give it a go if I were you. The only other option would be to source a replacement. More than likely it will be a genetic part that is fitted to several makes of laptops. Best of luck. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandenjg Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 It's probably one of the F buttons at the top they always catch me out. If all else fails use the on screen keyboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 if its a stuck button, try turning the laptop on its end and then tapping it gently (the laptop on a surface) to dislodge any dirt, rotate 90 deg and tap again (both times with the keyboard vertical) this should shift any dirt, now shake it with the keyboard upside down, this should get rid of the dirt, then give it a try. alternatively go to start - accessories and activate the on screen keyboard (may be under ease of access) turn on the numberpad and you should have a numlock button you can click on screen. Grendel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 If you press the Nums Lock key it bleeps. If i display the keyboard the numbers work ok. I am sure its a Fn + summat. It a matter of what the summat is! lol Thanks all so far, much appreciated. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayandCarole Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Iain Attached manual shows Fn+F11 http://www.manualagent.com/acer/aspire-e1-571/owners-manual/page-25 Might be worth a try Ray & Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 to do a complete reset when powering down, shut down, unplug the mains lead, unplug the battery - now press and hold the power button for 30 secs, then plug in battery and mains and try again, this will clear any residual settings normally stored between boot ups, and can clear a number of problems. Grendel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandenjg Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 To enable or disable Number Lock on the Aspire ,press and hold the Function (Fn) key and press the F11 key once. The Number Lock indicator will light up when the Number Lock is enabled and will be unlit whenever the Number Lock is disabled. Taken from acer website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Yes, tried that one, still no joy. Also on this model there is no indicator light for the numbers lock. Hey ho, will keep trying. Thank you for all your suggestions so far. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcher Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 no computer buff iain but you could try updating the driver. control panel,system & maintenance,device manager,keyboard,driver also check device status in general tab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Is this a Scottish laptop Iain? If so stop giving it double whiskies for a few days and it should start to behave :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Hi Ian, Its defo not a Scots one, think its Italian n bunged up with pasta lol Its a minor irritation, will get it sorted.....eventually! Iain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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