HI,
I will type this question without any editing, so you can se what the laptop does. As I type on my laptop, sometimes it doesnseem to register the keys that I push. I don't know if there is an option to perhaps adjust the sensitivity setting of my keyboard, or what. ButI sem to have to edit all of my sentences and fil in the keys that it didn't seem to register wen I yped it.
As you can see from what I typed above (I'm editing my typing now), there are missing letters that I did type- they just didn't seem to register for some reason. Might anyone have a suggestion?
2007-08-07 12:00:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Unfortunately, the design of some notebooks allows your hand to graze over the touchpad for the mouse, causing it to pick up the mouse movement and sometimes sacrifice the key stroke.
The other possibility is that either something is under the keys, causing them to not to make the proper contact when pressed. Get a can of compressed air (Wal-mart sells these in the computer section) and blow it in short bursts along each row of keys.
Finally, there could be something corrupted in the keyboard driver. This part assumes you are using Windows XP. Click on Start and then right-click on My Computer. Select properties. Then select the Hardware tab and select Device Manager. Once in Device Manager, click on the + next to keyboards. Likely there will be only one option, but if there is more than one, select the one for you keyboard and right-click on it. Click on Uninstall. Then reboot your computer. As the computer restarts, it will recognize the keyboard and reinstall the driver, but hopefully this time it won't be corrupted.
2007-08-07 12:10:12 · answer #1 · answered by pooky254 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Notebook keyboards are not ergonomic and most of us are used to typing on a desktop at home and at work. It may be just that your typing style is such that youre hitting the keys at less of an angle than tolerances allow.
Go to control panel and then keyboard, you may have just the basic windows functions or your mfgr may have some extra adjustments do to the software they use. You MAY have to replace the keyboard but, that is pretty rare. It is easy to do even for beginners and can be done in under 5 mins. Call your tech support to verify that all buttons functional. Remember spills are not covered under your warranty unless you have "accidental damage" coverage
2007-08-07 19:12:18 · answer #2 · answered by Harrison H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just press harder, if they don't work at all get a replacement. Find out what model laptop you got and look for the keyboard. Check manufacturer's website and ebay too.
2007-08-07 19:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by vetal_2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a wireless keboard they cost about $20 including a wireless mouse.
2007-08-07 19:07:03 · answer #4 · answered by britbloke50 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always buy a regular USB keyboard and use that.
2007-08-07 20:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by kwilfort 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a nice usb keyboard ...
2007-08-07 19:03:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋