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11-19-2020 08:55 AM
Product: Elitebook 8540w
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)
Just appeared when switched on this morning,
Updated Firefox yesterday, but no change I can identify
Have "system restored" to a couple of days ago just in case..
Running Win 7 Professional SP1
Nothing happens when I press/touch it
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11-19-2020 02:49 PM
I believe there are 2 padlock icons,
- The one on the left is for Caps lock light, On: Caps lock is on.
- The one on the right is for Num lock light, On: Num lock is on.
Regards.
BH
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11-19-2020 02:49 PM
I believe there are 2 padlock icons,
- The one on the left is for Caps lock light, On: Caps lock is on.
- The one on the right is for Num lock light, On: Num lock is on.
Regards.
BH
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