Symptom

Some ideapad laptops may not have a NumLk (Num lock) key on the keyboard. For Example: With the S41-70, the keyboard layout allows you to input the number directly by pressing 1, 2, 3, and so on.

Note: For other keyboard issues, see Popular Topics: Keyboard, Mouse, Touchpad, TrackPad, Trackpoint.

Applicable Brands

• ideapad
• ideacentre

Solution

Due to their compact size, many Lenovo laptops do not include a dedicated numeric keypad on the right side of the keyboard, like a Lenovo desktop computer. To conserve space, numeric keypad keys are shared keys with a block of keys in the center of the keyboard.

To use the numeric keypad on a laptop, enable the NumLock key on the keyboard. The NumLock key is used to convert part of the main keyboard to act as a numeric keypad rather than letters. When enabled, NumLock lets you use the 7-8-9, u-i-o, j-k-l and m keys as a numeric keypad.

The NmLk key is located on the top, right hand side of the keyboard. Sometimes it is on the same key as F8, F7, or Insert. Press Fn+F8, F7, or Insert to enable/disable numlock. Check the manual for more information about the Num Lock key, How to find and view manuals for Lenovo products - ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, ideapad, ideacentre.

Note: If the keyboard has a numeric keypad, the NumLock key only turns the numbers on the numeric keypad on or off.

Alternative: Use on-screen keyboard

Windows 11

For Windows 11, see the following link: Use the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) to type.

Windows 10

1. Go to Start, then select Settings.
   
2. Select Ease of Access.
   
3. Scroll down and select Keyboard, and then move the slider under On-Screen Keyboard.
   
4. A keyboard appears on the screen. Click Options and check Turn on numeric keypad and click OK.

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