Im having a problem with my keyboard, it seems to start my computer in SAFE MODE. My keyboard has 3 lights above the F keys..One is "1" scond is "A" and third is a bold "down arrow" figure. What is the "down arrow" for? I have never seen it light up before until today when my keyboard is dying.
Thanks in advance!!
2007-02-14 06:53:13 · 4 answers · asked by Mike E 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Scroll Lock. It has its purposes, but most people don't use it.
It is a carry over from pre-mouse days. It allows the screen to move (with the arrow keys) without moving the cursor.
These days some applications will do that, some won't.
It sounds like you have a stuck key, though. If you have another keyboard, try switching it out and see if it works. Otherwise press each key with your computer off a few times. Unplug it and replug it back in.
Just a few things to try.
2007-02-14 06:56:45 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the Scroll Lock icon. Very few programs support the scrolling prevention nature of this key.
2007-02-14 06:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by Doc Pierce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the same issue you have plus also with my mouse. ie pointset program. i had to reinstall the software for the keyboard and mouse and have'nt had a problem since. try do that. just reinstall without uninstalling the drivers and such programming.
2007-02-14 07:05:13 · answer #3 · answered by gas_indycar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just noticed a couple of days ago that it was on and I couldn't turn it off by just pressing the button. I must have turned it on accidentally. All I did was restart my computer and it stayed off. Hope this works for you.
2015-06-27 03:29:52 · answer #4 · answered by Mary F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋