Num Lock issues

Hi all,
I think i'm being stupid but.... it seems like my num lock button is stuck on, on my iBook G4. The num lock button is lighting on and off but the keys on the keyboard only respond to num lock keys.
Also the apple keys act as a power button, pulling up the sleep/restart/shut down menu.
I've had a look through keyboard and international but can't seem to alter anything.
I've connected an external keyboard and that works fine.
Hope somebody can help, if this a hardware issue, it feels like software.
Thanks everybody.

OK, I'd backup your data. This further suggestion could disable your machine and may require a logicboard replacement in event the CMOS capacitor has gone south. That's why I'm saying the backup is important!
Once backed up, shut down, and disconnected all peripherals, try zapping your PRAM:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=2238

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