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  1. September 11th, 2006, 08:48 AM #1
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    Resolved [RESOLVED] Dell Keyboard Problem

    Hi all,

    I've recently purchased a Dell Dimension 3100c and it's working fine apart from the keyboard.

    The problem is that when the @ key is pressed the " symbol appears and
    vice versa.

    The keyboard is set to enhanced 102 key which I believe is the correct UK setting.

    It's not a serious problem but it is pretty irritating!

    Any suggestions as to how I can solve this problem?

    Thanks in advance,

    John
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  2. September 11th, 2006, 11:23 AM #2
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    Yes indeed. You have Windows set for the US keyboard layout. Go to Control Panel>Regional and Language Options, then in the Language tab click "Details". Set "English (United Kingdom)" for the default input language, and make sure that "United Kingdom" is set for the keyboard under "Installed Services".
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  3. September 11th, 2006, 11:28 AM #3
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    place some tape over the @ key and write " on it and vice versa,
    just kidding!

    It seems that keyboards get quirky in the UK. Most of my googling leads to UK people having problems with layout. Try setting to 105 key layout or switching to a US setting.

    supersparks types too quickly on his keyboard, hence his replies appear faster than mine!
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  4. September 14th, 2006, 05:39 AM #4
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    Thanks for your help folks. Problem solved.

    Cheers,

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  6. September 14th, 2006, 11:17 AM #5
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    You're very welcome
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