Shift Key error ?
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Shift Key error ?
Just bought a new Netbook, the Asus EE X101CH
When trying to type an e-mail address and using the Shift key to get the @ character, I get " instead, i.e. fredbloggs"isp.com.
The @ and " characters are transposed, tho; the primary keys, i.e. the 2 and the ' are correct, only the shift function is incorrect, tried switching the keyboard language between US and UK to no effect.
Any clues pls. ?
When trying to type an e-mail address and using the Shift key to get the @ character, I get " instead, i.e. fredbloggs"isp.com.
The @ and " characters are transposed, tho; the primary keys, i.e. the 2 and the ' are correct, only the shift function is incorrect, tried switching the keyboard language between US and UK to no effect.
Any clues pls. ?
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As the above say, it sounds like a US/UK keyboard issue which makes the fact that you say you have 'changed it' puzzling!
It sounds as if you actually have a US keyboard (see below) rather than a 'US' setting in Windows. Where did you 'buy' it? I reckon you need the 'US' keyboard setting in Control Panel if that is your key layout.
Tutorial: Remapping a US Keyboard in the UK (Windows) « Andy's Ramblings
You did not say which OS, though! W7?
The @ and " characters are transposed, tho; the primary keys, i.e. the 2 and the ' are correct
Tutorial: Remapping a US Keyboard in the UK (Windows) « Andy's Ramblings
You did not say which OS, though! W7?
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I reckon you need the 'US' keyboard setting in Control Panel if that is your key layout.
( course - I've now lost the UK Pound sign, but I use that much less often, so can live with that ! )
Muchas Grassyass.
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try Alt + 0163 to get £
Worked OK on Win 98 but not now.
I can get the Character Map OK, and copy, but it all seems too much bother, quicker to write quid !
( I blame Bill Gates )
Thanks anyway.
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If you feel the need.............................
I have not looked at it, but it might do the job.
I have not looked at it, but it might do the job.
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