How to get NumLock for second Keyboard?

kevindraz · May 19, 2006

I'm using a MacBook Pro, Parallels RC, and an external BlueTooth Apple keyboard.

However, the numeric keypad on the external BT keyboard doesn't enter numbers unless numlock *on the macbook keyboard* is activated.

Mac apps of course do not require numlock in order to use the numeric keypad for the external KB.

Any suggestions?

tlianza · Jun 6, 2006

NumLock

I was in the same boat. I found this little program was a suitable workaround to the problem:
http://www.rjlsoftware.com/software/utility/numlock/

Double-click numlock.exe and numlock is on.

ajay · Jun 16, 2006

If you have a Mac keyboard, click on the "clear" key, that' it. I also have a wireless, bluetooth, Mac keyboard on my mini.

aplnub · Jul 13, 2006

Thanks for the "clear" key hint.

dmgwork · Jul 16, 2006

thanks, i have had the same problem

aquapaddler · Mar 20, 2007

Brilliant!!

Thanks for the "Clear" tip. A huge timesaver. I owe you.

matt-bland · Jun 5, 2007

num-lock and keypad problems - macbook pro & apple bluetooth keyboard

I have the same problem at work on my bosses new macbook pro and an apple bluetooth keyboard.

i have downloaded the numlock.exe file and still can not use the numeric keypad.

i have tried using the 'clear' button to no avail. Even with the num-lock switch on, on the macbook pro itself.

help!

ta.

Matt

matt-bland · Jun 5, 2007

found the cause!!

the problem was that i had 'mouse keys' enabled from the universal access user preferences panel.

who would have thunk it?

phew.