Computer not displaying what I am typing.
 

My lap top computer has suddenly started displaying different things to what I am typing here is a list, the first column indicates what I type the second column indicates what the computer is displaying on the screen.

i 5
j 1
k 2
l 3
m 0
o 6
p -
u 4

It is the same in upper or lower case. All the other letters of the alphabet display correctly. I have Noton Internet Security with fire wall, virus protection etc. and it's regularily updated. I have scanned my computer and no viruses/trogans were detected. Anybody got any idea what is wrong?

Re: Computer not displaying what I am typing.
 

This is a joke, right? If not, you might want to turn off the Num Lock...

Re: Computer not displaying what I am typing.
 

PEBCAK, the id-10-T circuit is in full effect.

Re: Computer not displaying what I am typing.
 

Stop holding down the FN key.

Re: Computer not displaying what I am typing.
 

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Stop holding down the FN key.

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And turn off the Fn lock.

Re: Computer not displaying what I am typing.
 

OK thanks for the help, that has fixed it. What exactly is the Fn key for, I can't see what use it has.

Re: Computer not displaying what I am typing.
 

look on the function keys (F1-F12), there are usually little brightly colored symbols on them for brightness, volume, mute, sleep, etc. the fn key/lock also enables the 10-key "problem" you encountered.

Re: Computer not displaying what I am typing.
 

To add to what smoore said, what you encountered was the way of dealing with the lack of a number pad on a laptop. It's a way to still have the same functionality without the extra keys.