Microsoft KB Archive/894037

= No status lights appear on the wireless keyboard when you press the NUM LOCK key, the CAPS LOCK key, or the F LOCK key on a Microsoft wireless keyboard =

Article ID: 894037

Article Last Modified on 3/6/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop for Bluetooth
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 2.0
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Elite
 * Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro 2.0

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SYMPTOMS
When you press the NUM LOCK key, the CAPS LOCK key, or the F LOCK (function lock) key on a Microsoft wireless keyboard, no status lights appear on the wireless keyboard to verify the whether the key is on or off.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs because both the wireless keyboard and the wireless mouse rely on AA alkaline batteries for power. To preserve battery life, you can find the status lights on the wireless receiver.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
When you press the NUM LOCK key, the CAPS LOCK key, or the F LOCK key, the associated status lights on the wireless receiver turn on or off.

You can also view the keyboard status lights by using the On Screen Display (OSD) option.

Additional query words: Wireless keyboard status lights

Keywords: kbtshoot kbprb KB894037

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