Using symbols

I am using an HP touchsmart tx2 and running windows 7 pro. I want to use symbols such as those used in the Spanish language. With my desk top Dell I simply use the number pad with the Alt key and appropriate numbers. For example, can make the accented "a" using alt + 160. This works in both e-mail and Word type documents. My question is: How do I do this with my HP? No, I haven't figured out how to activate the number pad on my HP which seems to be integrated into the keyboard rather than standing alone on the side as on my Dell. Appreciate any help.
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Hi,
Try holding down the fn amd alt keys and enter the ascii code from the integrated numbers on the keyboard.
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