How do you unlock the keyboard?

if you hold down the Shift key and type are the letters small??

sounds like your Caps Lock key is stuck

The Selectric typewriter has several "interlocks" that can cause the keyboard to be locked. When you turn the machine off there is a mechanism that locks the keyboard. When you turn it on the part should move and unlock the keyboard. Sometimes this part sticks and the keyboard will remain locked. When you type any character the keyboard is locked to prevent two keys trying to type at the same time. The machine locks and unlocks very fast. One keys is locked in and prevents others from working. try turning on the machine and hitting every key just a little bit harder and see if it then types. When you shift, as the ball is turning the keyboard is locked temporarily so it won't attempt to type as the ball is turning as that would damage the machine. Sometimes the shift mechanism can cause the keyboard to remain licked as the shift may not have finished it's complete cycle. Also, the return mechanism locks the keyboard temporarily when the carrier is returning to prevent you from typing when the carrier is moving backwards. Only a qualified technician can resolve those issues.

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goto start > run > type "osk" and click ok...
On-screen keyboard will be displayed...

select keyboard in the menu bar... select 102 keys...
Use the Lock key in the on-screen keyboard... it will turn OFF/ON the CAPS lock

If they type something else instead then you need to hit the scroll lock key to release the keys. If nothing comes from typing the keys then you need a new keyboard. Best source is EBay if it is a laptop.

It's instructions of http://blackberrymep.com , it may help you
1. Insert any sim card
2. Turn off all of the wireless connections
3. Go to Options
4. Select Advanced Options
5. Select SIM Card
6. Hit menu select show keyboard (where needed)
7. Type MEPPD or MEPD (you will not be able to see the typed info)
8. Enter MEP2 or MEPP2
9. Now it will say enter network mep code
10. Enter Unlock Code

Turn off the laptop by holding the Power button and restart the laptop. You should get the normal screen.

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.


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Number lock, a situation where numbers instead of letters are typed is as a result of the digital lock being active. to deactivate pressing the Fn+Numlk or Fn + Shift +Numlk key combinatioins

If this is the scoll lock key, just press that key and it should unlock (the light should go off). Post again if this does not work.

Goto control panel - keyboard. See if U can unlock it from there. Else goto control panel- system and uninstall keyboard, then "action" scan for changes and reinstall the keyboard. Normally the cd's that come with the keyboard have the programs to lock them out. Recommend... don't install the lockout program.