The letter k on my keyboard functions only when some pressure is applied the netbook is almost new and has been hardly used is it possible that the keyboard needs already to be replaced

Try plugging in a USB keyboard, if all those keys work then change your keyboard.

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Hi

Try system restore. Go to START>ACCESSORIES>SYSTEM TOOLS>SYSTEM RESTORE>CHOOSE PREVIOUS RESTORE DATES. Use other restore dates if needed.

Or try this

If your laptop keyboard types wrong characters, it is rather a software issue than an hardware one. This can happen if you accidentally press certain keys on your keyboard, which enable a certain kind of function.
Try the following steps in case your laptop keyboard displays wrong characters:
1.Go to the control panel option
Click ? 'Regional and Language Services' ? 'Languages' ? 'Details' ? 'Key Settings'
2.Select the option 'Switch Between Input Languages' and click on 'Change Key Sequence'
3.Ensure that all the check boxes are unchecked in this window and do the same for 'Switch to...(Keyboard Type)'
4.Click ?
'Ok' ? 'Ok' ? 'Apply' ? 'Ok'.
This should solve your problem

Hi,

Welcome to FixYa!

It seems that you are having problem with the keyboard functionality. Is it typing numbers instead of letters? Just press Fn Nmlk for you to be able to disabled the Numlock on the computer.

Hope this information will help. Thank you for using FixYa!

This issue is due to you having activated the "Number Lock" function of your keyboard !

To revert to full keybaord function:

Press Fn+NumLock. The numLock shares it's key with Insert

Note: Fn key is the Blue Key at the base left of the Keyboard.

Press Fn + NumLock to return to normal.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/46929-35-problem-function-acer-samsung-laptop

That is because the laptop has been set up using the Fn keys.
Consult your instruction manual refarding the Function Key settings after rebooting the laptop if it is still a problem.

most keyboards for laptops are prone to this problem but not so quick have you checked if there is anything under the key. Most laptop keys have the same principle they have what looks like the fram of a mini table support X frame which latches at top and bottom th key if while it is of press the M and < keys down and with a torch have a look see if anything is under there same idea for the four sides if not get the manufacturer or go on line and find the web site type laptop keys if broken and they are really cheap. Hope this Helps

Hi,

Verify that the key is not working in more than one application. It is possible that some keys may not be used in all programs. This generally always applies to the Function keys F1 through F12. If not all keys are working in all programs and you have Windows, attempt to boot the computer to a MS-DOS prompt or Safe Mode and test the keyboard in DOS.

If it appears that a substance has been spilt into the computer.

If any type of liquid has been spilt within the keyboard you can attempt to clean it . however, because of the dramatic decrease of cost with computer keyboards, it is recommended that you simply replace the keyboard to help prevent frustration and possibility of failure again in the future.

Thanks,
CF

look in bios, for numlock boot
thats why the number function works instead of the letter,

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