Numbers on key pad won't work

Somehow I managed to get my numbers on the key pad locked out. How do I turn them back on?

Hi, and welcome to the forums.
Go to +System Preferences > Universal Access > Mouse+ and make sure the +Mouse Keys+ button is OFF (or the +Press the Option key ...+ box is checked).
It's a handy way to be able to use your Mac if your only mouse is broken.
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Numbers on number pad won't work

My keyboard is an apple one and is plugged into my iMac desktop. The numbers on the keyboard work but only the numbers above the letters. How do I get my number pad to work?

What model/year is your Mac?
Which OS version? (You are not running iOS any version).
And, which model is your keyboard?
If it is new, simply take it into your nearest Apple store and ask for assistance.

Hi my iMac has decided to come up for the 5 time Work the ? Symbol just tris time everytime i try to restart the iMac with any key it won't work, then I try also i knserted the installation dvd and it does not, If media is getting scratched in the drive

Hi my iMac has decided to come up for the 5 time With the ?question mark Symbol just this time when i try to restart the iMac with any key it won't work, then I try also to insert the installation dvd and stard with yhe C or D key
Still no way to grt it starting, also I notice the DVD drive is getting scratched in the drive just before it outomaticly ejected.
media is getting scratched after been used and ejected by my iMac without loading .
Please help!!! I to finish my college work and have no way of work on it! HELP
Thanks

Boot off your *original* Install Disk while holding down the *d key*, (not c key), then run the extended Apple Hardware Test. Some disks require you to use the Option key at bootup to select AHT. Some models have a separate AHT CD. Some have it on the Disc #2.
The Memory test can really only be trusted if it finds a problem, not if it doesn't find a problem.
Memtest OS X...
http://www.memtestosx.org/joomla/index.php
Rember is a freeware GUI for the memtest ...
http://tech.kateva.org/2005/10/rember-freeware-memory-test-utility.html

Numeric key pad is not working, card reader is not working

Numeric key pad is not working, card reader is not working,

Did you (or someone else) physically open the laptop case?
If you did, then some cables might have gone loose inside.
If you didn't, for the card reader, check if appropriate device drivers are installed in windows device manager.
for the numeric keypad, first tap once on the NUM LOCK key and check.
If this doesn't solve the problem, boot to "Safe mode", and check.

Numeric Key Pad is not working. How do I fix this?

FireFox is an excellent browser but I am now unable to use the Numeric Key pad and at times the whole keyboard will not work until I reboot.
Where is it that I would change whatever settings to use the Numeric Key pad.
The Key Pad works fine otherwise.
I assume the keymap has been remapped?

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How do i fix volume key and light key pad is not working in mac pro after installed maverick version?

Hi, Volume key and light up key are not working after I installed marverick version, Actually the whole key pad line isn't working .How should I do?

Try resetting the SMC http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964

Key binding won't work with alt-up and alt-left arrow combined

I was playing with key binding trying to create a small app where a timer is started with the press of an alt-arrow key and stopped when the key is released. The timers append Strings to a JTextArea telling which alt-arrow key is currently pressed.
This program works, and in fact if you press a combination of any two keys, both timers will work simultaneously, that is unless you press both up arrow and left arrow together. Can anyone see a bug in the program that explains why it won't work for these two particular keys when combined? Thanks in advance, Pete
My SSCCE,
KeyBindingEg.java
package javaforum2009;
import java.awt.BorderLayout;
import java.awt.event.ActionEvent;
import java.awt.event.ActionListener;
import java.awt.event.InputEvent;
import java.awt.event.KeyEvent;
import javax.swing.*;
public class KeyBindingEg {
// parallel arrays -- sorry
private static final int[] ARROW_KEYS = {
      KeyEvent.VK_UP, KeyEvent.VK_DOWN,
      KeyEvent.VK_LEFT, KeyEvent.VK_RIGHT };
private static final String[] ACTION_STRINGS = {
    "Up", "Down",
    "Left", "Right" };
private static final String PRESSED = "PRESSED";
private static final String RELEASED = "RELEASED";
private static final int TIMER_DELAY = 100;
private JPanel mainPanel = new JPanel();
private JTextArea textArea = new JTextArea(20, 30);
public KeyBindingEg() {
    JPanel northPanel = new JPanel();
    northPanel.add(new JLabel("This JTextField has the focus: "));
    northPanel.add(new JTextField(10));
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    mainPanel.add(northPanel, BorderLayout.NORTH);
    mainPanel.add(new JScrollPane(textArea), BorderLayout.CENTER);
    setBindings();
private void setBindings() {
    int context = JComponent.WHEN_IN_FOCUSED_WINDOW;
    InputMap inputMap = mainPanel.getInputMap(context);
    ActionMap actionMap = mainPanel.getActionMap();
    for (int i = 0; i < ARROW_KEYS.length; i++) {
      // timer is started on key press and stopped
      // on key release.
      Timer timer = new Timer(TIMER_DELAY, new KeyTimerListener(
          ACTION_STRINGS));
timer.setInitialDelay(0);
// get input maps for all alt-arrow keys for both key press
// and key release
inputMap.put(KeyStroke.getKeyStroke(ARROW_KEYS[i],
InputEvent.ALT_DOWN_MASK, false), ACTION_STRINGS[i] + PRESSED);
inputMap.put(KeyStroke.getKeyStroke(ARROW_KEYS[i],
InputEvent.ALT_DOWN_MASK, true), ACTION_STRINGS[i] + RELEASED);
// set corresponding actions for the two different key presses above
actionMap.put(ACTION_STRINGS[i] + PRESSED, new ArrowKeyAction(false, timer));
actionMap.put(ACTION_STRINGS[i] + RELEASED, new ArrowKeyAction(true, timer));
@SuppressWarnings("serial")
private class ArrowKeyAction extends AbstractAction {
private boolean onKeyRelease;
private Timer swingTimer;
public ArrowKeyAction(boolean onKeyRelease, Timer swingTimer) {
this.onKeyRelease = onKeyRelease;
this.swingTimer = swingTimer;
public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent arg0) {
if (onKeyRelease) {
swingTimer.stop();
} else {
swingTimer.start();
private class KeyTimerListener implements ActionListener {
private String actionString;
public KeyTimerListener(String actionString) {
this.actionString = actionString;
public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent arg0) {
textArea.append(actionString + " pressed\n");
public JComponent getPanel() {
return mainPanel;
private static void createAndShowGUI() {
JFrame frame = new JFrame("KeyBindings Example");
frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);
frame.getContentPane().add(new KeyBindingEg().getPanel());
frame.pack();
frame.setLocationRelativeTo(null);
frame.setVisible(true);
public static void main(String[] args) {
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public void run() {
createAndShowGUI();

camickr wrote:
I noticed the problem a while ago with a similiar example and asked the same question to which nobody could give an explanation. The same observations seem to apply to your example in that using the numpad arrow keys work without a problem.
[http://forums.sun.com/thread.jspa?threadID=5176816]
Yes indeed. I suppose (as always) I should have searched the forum first before asking the question. Thanks for the link and info.
/Pete

My wireless key pad just stops working?

why does my key pad stop working? I've four now. Has anyone else had the same problem and how did you cure it?

Thats the first thing to do. Der Brain
Unfortunately, the "battery level" always says 100%.. And there's no low level battery warning as with the mouse.
so i swop batteries with my mouse just to make sure.
So if your wireless key pad battery level is below 20% and you are running multiple programs... should you need to restart your computer you'll have problems..
Can someone at " Apple " have a look at this issue Please..
So far i've found if i un pair my keyboard before replacing batteries I can then pair up again but i must switch bluetooth on first...

3 keys still won't work after getting wet

I still have 3 keys that do not work the caps lock, left apple key, and tab. When you purchase a new keyboard it is just the key caps correct? Or would a new keyboard fix my problem.

Hello Murrs438,
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HP Pavilion dv6000 touch pad won't work on flat surfaces???

OK well here's is what happened. The laptop worked fine the night before, no problems with the touch pad what so ever. When I started up the next day, I noticed the touch pad was not working. When I put in the usb mouse that didn't work either, it kept saying the usb device had malfunction. So obviously my 1st thought was it was a driver issue. So ( navigating with nothing but the keyboard) I un installed the old driver then re installed it, re started and it worked. Now normally I have the computer up on a TV tray but I happen to have it on my lap. When I put the laptop on the TV tray....the touchpad didnt work again! Now remembering what I had done when I noticed the touch pad wasnt working in the 1st place; it was on the tray, then after I "fixed" it, it was on my lap. This is a very odd issue that doesn't make any sense. I've placed it on the tv tray; doesn't work; an ottoman; doesn't work, a regular table; doesn't work; even on the floor, nothing. But the moment I place it on my lap, it works perfectly! I've tried looking up this issue via google to see what comes up but, I got nothing. Is there anyone that can explan what this could be? I understand this is a laptop but this is kinda rediculous lol.

well , exactly this thing happend to me..as soon i place the laptop on my lap..mouse pad starts working..i got fixed when i formated my hard drive and reinstalled the os.

My number "pad" won't work

I just started using Bootcamp. I use Windows 7. Eveerything seems to work fine, except for the number pad. All the numbers along the top of the keyboard wiork fine. It is the number keypad on the right side of the keyboard that does not work, There is no "Number Lock" option on my Apple keyboard. Any help on this?

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Confused: Keyboard doesn't have batteries, warning "batteries low replace them" now numeric pad won't work!

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-keyboard-aluminum/3142351.p?id=1218379768576&s kuId=3142351
I KNOW THIS IS THE WRONG AREA FOR THIS QUESTION, SINCE ITS NOT ABOUT MAGIC MOUSE OR TRACKPAD, BUT THERE IS NO OTHER COMMUNITY EVEN CLOSE TO DISCUSSING KEYBOARDS - CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE?
I have the Apple wired keyboard with attached numbers keypad. For appx a week I have had my mac popup and warn me "keyboard batteries are low, replace them". I just laugh and thought how weird since I do not have anywhere to replace batteries on this keyboard. I have flipped it over and I see no battery compartments. See link.
Well today I wake up to discover my numeric keypad does not work, as in when I press numbers nothing happens at times and every once in awhile I can get a number to work. But everything else works incl the numbers above letters (at the top, left of numeric keypad).
This # is on the back of the keyboard: CC2402209WKDPQVAT
I am at a loss, how do you make it think you have "replaced batteries"? And why would the numeric keypad stop working correctly?
I DESPERATELY need the keypad thats why I purchased it so any thoughts or suggestions?

I do have the wireless, but it is packed in a box, in the garage. That is great bluetooth reach if it is.
So I need to mention, I run our auto glass company on my mac, but have parallels for software/windows compatibility issues. When I disconnected from the bluetooth wireless listed one, I could no longer type from this keyboard. I also clicked on Parallels and chose keyboard/numpad in settings. When I did I could type away all functions working on the keyboard. HOWEVER, now on my mac side, nadda! Numbers, letters, return, etc nothing worked. I then unplugged keyboards usb from back of mac and shut off mac and then turned it back on. Still didn't work, so I reconnected from that list, and now it works on both mac and parallels...and now it is back to low batteries!
How do I get my mac to recognize I have this non wireless keyboard? I have looked all thru keyboard in preferences and I don't see how.
Again, thank you for your replies and suggestions!!

I pad won't work on airplay

My macbook works fine on airplay but my i pad will not connect.

It might depend on what site you're planning to stream from. With some websites I've got issues as well, using air play, but with music in itunes it works fine. Have you installed the newest firmware?

3 keys simultaneously won't work in as3?

I was writing some code for a top-down game in flash CS3
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