My new MacBook Pro will not allow me to log on.

I got my mac book pro for christmas 2011, so its practically brand new. When i turn it on, i click on the log in place where i would put my password, but the area wont stay selected. None of my keys work aswell. when i press on a key, a beeping sound happens. like as if its not permitted. I can use all my control keys at the top such as playing music, changing my brightness , adjusting my volume levels, ect. What do i do?!?

Try doing an SMC reset per this knowledge base article.
If that doesn't help, you may need to visit an Apple genius bar and have the technicians check to see why the keyboard isn't working right.

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