Caps Lock

I have a mid 2009 15in Mackbook Pro and before I had an issue with Safe boot I noticed everything wrote was in caps without me selecting the caps lock button.

As it's a hardware issue, you would need to get the machine serviced by Apple. It's possible that you could make an appointment at the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store (assuming you have one near you) and they could fix it right there, unless it's more than a simple mechanical problem with the key.

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  • Num + caps lock on MBP 17"

    I reinitialized a MBP from the recovery DVD.
    At the very beginning of the process num + caps lock lighted up and remained so through the complete installation. I did not touch them before and during the installation
    After the installation war finishet, I found out the both functions would work in reverse mode, meaning:
    num is on = the keyboard works normally
    num is off = I can enter the numbers only
    caps lock is on = keyboard works the normal way
    caps loc is of = only uppercase characters show when typing
    Maybe this is an old question.
    The mbp had been initialized after purchase by its first owner (from which I purchased it) and it worked normally when I checked it before purchasing it.
    Any idea?

    Have you tried resetting your PRAM (KB) or the PMU (KB)?
    Yang

  • I suddenly have two flashing lights on my keyboard by the caps lock key and over the end/pg up key.

    I encountered a problem waking my laptop (Pavilion dv7-1270us) this morning.  At first it would not wake up and had to do a hard reboot.  Now I have two flashing lights on the keyboard -the caps lock light and the one over the end/pg up keys over the number pad.  I have run several diagnostics and cannot find an answer as to what this is.
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  • Caps lock/scrol​l lock/num lock/ LEDs not working - instead pop-ups in bottom RH corner of screen

    Specific details; p/n: GS066PA#ABG,  4 GBytes DDR2 RAM, OS Windows 7 (6.1) Ultimate Edition 64-bit Service Pack 1 (Build 7601) DirectX 11.0.  LED's were working but during one of the windows automatic updates they stopped working.  I don't know which update.  Now I get little pop-ups "CAPS LOCK: ON" etc (black text on white background).  If I rename bttray.exe to bttray1.exe and restart the laptop, that kills the pop-ups in the bottom RH corner of the screen but it does not restore the operation of my blue indicator LED's.  Can anyone help please?

    Hi @haggis1 ,
    I saw your post regarding the problems with the pop-ups and LED lights not working after a Windows Update. Most likely there was a problem with the update when it was installed. This Microsoft Support link will show you how to uninstall an update. Try uninstalling the most recent updates and the restart the notebook and see if the LEDs start working again.
    If that fixes the issue then there is another section in that link entitled: I remove an update but it gets automatically installed. That will show you how to hide an update.
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  • Problem that starts with *apparent* sticking caps lock key

    I have a mid-2009 MacBook Pro (two weeks outside of AppleCare, of course!).  Last night, it appeared the caps lock key was sticking. It would type in all caps even when I hit the button and the green indicator light went off. Moments later, I noticed that the option that shows you all the windows on the same screen was suddenly going very, very slow. I tried to restart but it started in safe mode - twice. It finally started correctly on the third or fourth reboot. I hoped it was a fluke.
    Unfortunately it's happening again and rebooting doesn't seem to fix it - I can't put in my password to login because it thinks I'm typing in all caps.
    Any ideas, please?  Thanks.

    This may enter the Apple Hall of Fame for stupid posts.  I spent a couple hours last night restarting the computer, trying restore etc....and really doing anything I could from clinton's link in order to identify the problem.  I'd even called our local store to let them know I would be there first thing in the morning (I'm boarding a plane in a few minutes and really needed my laptop for this trip).
    So after doing all of those things + removing the caps lock key to see if it was somehow manually stuck, I go the store this morning.  Virtual panic.  I needed a presentation off the laptop for a workshop tomorrow and I hadn't backed up since I created it...
    I enter the store, I begin to explain the situation in detail, I open up the laptop....
    And the guy at the store says "Did you notice your shift key is stuck down?".  Why No, I hadn't noticed that!  With a tiny wiggle and a tap, that key popped back into place and the computer worked fine.  The Safe Mode was happening because the shift key was down.

  • HT1192 caps lock function does not work after latest update

    Hi there,
    I have a Macbook 13" Early 2011 and recently after updating my operating system to Mac OS X 10.7.4, i have found that the caps lock button isn't functioning.
    At present if i hold or press the button, it is failing to light up or function at all.
    Is there a fix for this issue, as i have read that there was an update by Apple to stop accidental pressing of this key, however not being able to access its function at all seems to be unusual.
    Your thoughts and opinions would be much appreciated,
    Thanks,
    Robsterhill101

    My Macbook Pro Early 2011 15"  (base model) did this to me last night.
    I did a PRAM Reset, the generic "Cure All Procedure" for Macs. It worked after, but I noticed that the button had to be pressed at just the right angle and with enough pressure. The light would come on and off and Caps Lock functions properly. Continued as normal.
    I put the computer to sleep by simply closing the lid, and then put myself to sleep as well.
    This morning, just before I came on here, my computer would NOT wake from sleep (a whole other issue). Would not wake up by pressing the power button. So I had to do a hard reset, hold the power button down, and press it again after...grrr I never feel good being forced to do this.
    Anyways long story a little bit shorter, I restarted my computer and low-and-behold the Cap Lock is not working again. No Bueno, Cupertino.
    No, sorry, no liquid damage on the keys, and I don't have kids, nor share my computer with anyone but myself.
    Its one of the few things that bug me about this computer. The other is the issue of the computer not being able to wake from sleep. Too often.
    SHOULDA BOUGHT THE APPLE CARE
    Simply Because, perfect timing after the years original warranty, you will experience problems. After all, they do want you to be a repeat customer. IYKWIM

  • 200n Keyboard - Caps Lock inverted = no numbers + all files highlighted

    Factory o/s Vista Home + recovery CD
    Faults occurred sometime after installing wireless printer. Computer left unattended. Son heard lots of beeping.
    Caps lock worked but text was inverted which also resulted in no numbers. Selecting a file from a list resulted in all files above being selected.
    Many things tried, restored to previous point, keyboard checked with MS diagnostic tool OK. Eventually keyboard stopped working (same with external USB keyboard) and it was impossible to restore using Recovery disc.
    Paid to have system restored to Factory settings.
    Memory and HDD checked and refitted. On final update, no 20 of 27 - bleeping and small Filter Key window appeared and kept on appearing 10/20 times during updating. Still both problems occurred.
    Purchased new HDD and Win 7 upgrade
    Installed XP pro sp2, could not type numbers in product key
    Clean installed Win 7, Caps lock inverted and no numbers with Keyboard, USB keyboard and On-line keyboard. Again all files highlighted.
    System Trouble Shooting – No changes or updated necessary.
    System Restore – Error 0xC0003005
    In Safe Mode – removed Norton leaving MS net 4, MS Silverlight, NVDIA driver.
    Wireless mouse works.
    Filter Key window appears sometimes.
    Action Center – Richo memory stick controller incompatible, no card reader driver.
    Can access msconfig but not mskey or msreg
    Lenovo 3000 200n 0769 BWG
    TY2BWUK  s/n xxxxxxx 08/02
    Win 7 Pro build 7601 sp1    BIOS 68ET35ww (v3.03)
    Keyboard std PS/2
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  • How can i bind something to caps lock in AwesomeWM?

    Recently i've aquired new notebook which doesn't have caps_lock, num_lock and scroll_lock LEDs, so i decided to put keyboard layout indicator to system tray.
    Currently i am using Xorg config to set XkbLayout and XkbOptions (like so http://paste.pocoo.org/show/478789/ ).
    I tried first widget from http://awesome.naquadah.org/wiki/Change_keyboard_maps but soon realized that it does not detect layout change in any way, so i would like to bind kbdcfg.switch function to caps_lock, but i can't find any documentation on binding something to caps_lock.
    Also i've noticed a strange thing, when i change my layout with this function i am unable to use shortcuts that use latin letters. They are obviously remapped to by сyrillic, but they do work if i change my layout with caps_toggle. Why do the work with caps_toggle, and how can i make them work with kbdcfg.switch?

    blin wrote:
    filam wrote:Is there a reason you're not using xmodmap? You may also want to read the Extra Keyboard Keys in Xorg article.
    The only reason i have for not using xmodmap is, i don't understand how it can help me, with the task i have. The other article didn't help me either.
    Did you read the "How to find capslock status?" thread?
    blin wrote:Is suspect the answer is not what you want because your question is not very clear. I understand that you have a keyboard that is lacking certain keys. What is it that you want to achieve? Let some key act as capslock?
    I had to read the OP twice to understand it. I didn't notice that he wrote "LED" in the first sentence. What he wants is for his Awesome status bar to display the current activity (i.e. on/off) of the Caps Lock, Num Lock and Scroll Lock keys. He does not need to remap any keys.
    Edit: Check Retrieving CAPS LOCK info using Xlib or just do a Google search for "linux caps lock status -map -disable".
    Last edited by filam (2011-09-20 19:43:45)

  • I need to reprogram the delete and enter key to the left side of a external keyboard for the ipad mini. don't need the caps/lock or ctrl key and due to an injury my daughter can only use her left hand to type. She is using a text to speech app to verbaliz

    I need to reprogram the delete and enter key to the left side of a external keyboard for the ipad mini. I don't need the caps/lock or ctrl key. Due to a brain injury my daughter can only use her left hand to type. She also uses a text to speech app to verbalize all of her needs since her speech isn't intelligible any longer either. And her vision was significantly affected also, so the keyboard has to be mounted about 6 inches from her face. So to reach across the keyboard with her left hand to the right side delete and enter button is physically difficult and causes typing errors, which cause people to not understand what shes trying to say.
    The best keyboard so far is the Zagg folio mini. I just had to make stickers to enlarge the letters on the key buttons.
    Does anyone know how I can reprogram these two keys? Or where I can buy a wireless mini keyboard for Ipad made for lefthanders with these two functions on the left side. I have searched for days and days. It's sooooo important to me that she be able to contribute her voice again. Imagine if you got in a car accident and couldn't speak clearly any longer, but understood everything still. Thanks for any help and suggestions you all take the time to share with me. I really appreciate the kindness of strangers to help me help my daughter.
    Sami's mom

    Sami\'s mom wrote:
    I need to reprogram the delete and enter key to the left side of a external keyboard for the ipad mini.
    You cannot.

  • My caps lock was stuck and I shut down. Now it's coming back up in safe boot and asking for a password. It won't take my password, I believe because of the caps lock problem. So, how can I get in?

    My caps lock was stuck when I shut down my computer. It is coming back up in safe boot (I had spilled liquid on it).
    It's asking for my password - which has some lower case letters...So now how can I get in?
    Is there a way to change this password or something?
    I have a wireless keyboard, but it wasn't set up - so, It's not recognizing it.
    Any ideas?

    Take your computer to get the keyboard replaced, your lucky it didn't trigger the moisture sensor and brick your machine, so your chances of the machine working well after the keyboard is replaced is likely very good.
    As long as the main keyboard is sending a caps lock signal, it's not going to work even if you get in.
    If you need to remove files off the internal drive, use a Firewire cable (800 to 400 adpater may be needed) and hold T to boot the problem Mac into Firewire Target Disk Mode and connect the cable to another Mac, the hard drive will appear on the desktop which you can then remove/erase files.

  • How do i turn off caps lock/numbe​r lock notificati​on.

    I purchased a computer today and the only thing wrong is the caps lock /number lock notification that pops up in the right hand bottom of the screen. Whenever I press CTRL ATL Delete, the app that is runnning is called, HPKEYBOARD status. I tried to end it, it stopped temporarily. But when i restart the computer the problem is back, please help.

    Hello @Flashster,
    Welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience! To help you get the most out of the HP Forums I would like to direct your attention to the HP Forums Guide First Time Here? Learn How to Post and More.
    I have read your post on how you are looking to disable the caps lock/number lock notification on your desktop's display screen, and I would be happy to assist you in this matter!
    In order to remove HPKEYBOARD status from your startup programs, you will need to disable by following this document on Using Microsoft System Configuration (Windows 7). The Quick Launch application responsible for HPKEYBOARD should be among the services to disable.
    Please re-post with the results of your troubleshooting, and I look forward to your reply!
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  • Dv6 Notebook "Black Screen" following "Windows Blue Screen" error message. Caps Lock blinking!

    I have a HP DV6 notebook. I left my computer on overnight and the next morning I woke up to find a Windows Blue Screen error message. It said to restart my computer. I was in a rush so I just closed the lid. When I returned I opened the lid and the screen was black. I pressed the power button to restart it and I haven't been able to restart it since. I now have a power light, a black screen and the CAPS LOCK light is blinking twice then a pause! Please help!

    Hi btgclark,
    I understand that you are having an issue with turning on your notebook and the CAPS LOCK light blinks twice and then pauses. The following document 'Computer Does Not Start and the LEDs Blink or the Computer Beeps' will walk you through the steps that you need to follow. For your error code, it means that the BIOS has a corruption failure. This document will walk you through the necessary steps to get this resolved.
    If for some reason this document does not resolve the issue please provide me with the model number to your notebook. I have included a document 'How Do I Find My Model Number or Product Number?'
    Please let me know how this works out for you, thank you.
    I worked on behalf of HP

  • Keyboard Caps Lock Led No Longer Working

    I've rarely pressed the caps lock on this keyboard and now the led has stopped working. The computer is barely a year old.

    Paul_31 wrote:
    I don't know whether any of these were long-term fixes.
    All of the fixes suggested can work with the SMC reset seeming to be the easiest certain correction. I have noticed this is happening less often than a half-year ago so it would lead me to believe that something has improved in the system.

  • Ever since installing Mountain LIon my caps lock no longer works.  Any ideas?

    ever since downloading Moutain Lion my cap lock no longer works,  Any ideas?

    First, check your >System Preferences>Keyboard
    ref:http://tonylocicero.hubpages.com/hub/Kill-thE-CAPS-LOck-Key

  • [Solved] xmodmap bug? Remapping Caps Lock doesn't work

    When I program I like to swap these keys:
    Esc <-> Tab
    Ctrl <-> Caps Lock
    In ~/.xmodmap, I have specified these re-mappings:
    keycode 66 = Control_L
    keycode 37 = Caps_Lock
    keycode 23 = Escape
    keycode 9 = Tab
    The Escape and Tab keys swaps, no problem, but instead of Caps_Lock and Control_L swapping, both those keys becomes Caps_Lock.
    Whatever I try to do, the Control keys doesn't get assigned to Caps_Lock(keycode 66). If I leave the keycode 66 = , the key is un-assigned, but when I assign Control_L or Control_R, it just doesn't work. But, if I assign some other key, for example, keycode 66 = Tab, it gets assigned, no problem.
    Its like xmodmap just doesn't want Caps Lock and Control keys to be swapped. Really frustrating. Any help/pointers would be really helpful.
    Last edited by Gits (2012-04-12 07:09:37)

    Solved: http://unix.stackexchange.com/questions … oesnt-work

  • My macbook pro  is stuck in caps lock, among other problems

    my macbook pro (now leopard 10.6) is stuck in caps lock, no matter if the caps lock key is on or if I use shift, and windows close very slowly. I also can't erase the hard drive with my Mac OS X dvd. I can't login because my password requires numbers I can't access due to the caps lock problems, but sometimes it randomly logs me in without asking for my password.

    Which version of OS X is running on the machine? When you say that the installation DVD is 'stuck' do you mean physically stuck in the machine and you cannot boot from it?
    Unless your running Lion or Mountain Lion, both of which have Recovery partitions, I would think that you're simply 'stuck' if you cannot boot from the DVD. At this point, I would take the machine to an Apple Store or an AASP for a free diagnosis and repair estimate. If it turns out that you've a failed hard drive, of course, you can always replace it yourself.
    Clinton

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