I suspect that when using the delete key engenders a period rather 
than its normal function it means that "num lock" is on. When "num 
lock" is on various keys will, of course, function as a numeric 
keypad (the numbers 0 through 9 and of course a decimal point i.e. 
the period or "dot"). Don't know the Asus well enough to advise how 
the "num lock" comes on and can be turned off, but the manual should have it.



At 07:52 PM 7/12/2010, [log in to unmask] wrote:
>Great title.
>I'm not sure what you mean, though. The computer prints a period when
>you press delete?
>Many laptops have alternate key functions accessed by pressing the FN
>key, so you might check the manual to see if the delete key functions
>this way.
>Otherwise, explain this more fully. Do all other keys function properly?
>
>
>
>-------- Original Message --------
>Subject: [PCSOFT] What the heck is that darn "dot" doing
>From: Laurel Schmalz <[log in to unmask]>
>Date: Mon, July 12, 2010 3:10 pm
>To: [log in to unmask]
>
>Asus laptop running Win 7.
>Why do I sometimes get a period or dot instead of delete?
>What do I have to do to reset this? I want to have a delete when I press
>delete.
>Thanks for your always great help.
>Laurel Schmalz
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