New Numeric Keyboard Causing Crash

I've just bought a new iMac Intel (Duo not quad) and opted for a numeric keypad keyboard. However, I'm still using Adobe Suite of software, in particular Photoshop and each time I (instinctively) use the numeric keypad (as this seems to work with the calculator and not as a fully functional keypad like on PCs), photoshop freezes, in fact, each and every time I use the numeric keys on the side keypad the entire computer freezes and I have to Force Quit and power backup, shut down and power on. Other than getting used to not using the numeric keypad which I'm used to using on a PC and for which I purchased this keyboard for (regrettably) - is there a solution? Would any one know why it would do this? Other than this problem, Adobe Photoshop CS2 (I know, its an older version) works well and a lot quicker than on my old G5 (though my old G5 didn't freeze with it - a little slow but no freezing). Is the keyboard faulty? Inferior? Will I have to succumb and update my software?

Thanks Leddy - I think an upgrade of software is in order however, after a little more experimenting it seems my keyboard is faulty...the numbers 0 - 9 do not work on the keypad area - I've tried this in 'Pages' and 'Numbers', on the calculator and just in general. If I do use the keys in these applications, no numbers show but the computer doesn't freeze in these applications as it does in CS2. I did the system reset as suggested on another Apple blog area, unplugged the power cord, waited, and also tried an alternate USB port all to no avail. Back to the retailer I go I think...
Thanks for your prompt advice.

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