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Smellyhead · 18th Jul 2012, 22:44

Hey,

So I got a Logitech G600 and I've been using the settings so it uses the numpad keys for the side buttons. Now this worked fine on my PC since I have a numpad but my laptop doesn't have one, I have a Dell XPS 15 (L502x model), so whn I load up WoW the action bars so numpad 1 etc but they don't work when I press the mouse button obviously which makes it impossible to play.

Is there anyway I can get a virtual numpad so that it will on my laptop aswell?

.//TuNdRa · 19th Jul 2012, 06:25

It shouldn't matter if the laptop has a numberpad or not. Windows still assumes there's a numberpad there, as it's just "Generic HID keyboard" with most laptops. Check the mouse software settings to see if you've actually got it setup the same, and ensure that it's working.

In theory; if you pull up the virtual keyboard, turn num-lock on there, and then press the mouse-buttons over an open notepad document; it should display it as if you're hitting keys on the numberpad, if the mouse is really setup as you say. If that Doesn't work; Go to the drivers for the G600 and have a look around.

GeorgeK · 19th Jul 2012, 06:28

If all else fails then you could go for something like one of these

Smellyhead · 19th Jul 2012, 07:34

Thanks for the replies. I've been told by another user that I should be able to copy my profile from my pc to my laptop and it will then work without the numpad been present on the laptop.

Going to try that once I'm home. Would buying a USB numpad mean I would need to have it plugged in all the time or only to configure?

.//TuNdRa · 19th Jul 2012, 07:37

You don't even need a USB numberpad. Go to Start, All programs, Accessories, Ease of Access, on-screen keyboard.

Voila. You have an numberpad. It's on screen, but the software shouldn't care if it's just looking for the keypresses from any device.

GeorgeK · 19th Jul 2012, 08:23

When I do that I don't get a numberpad... Could it be because I have a TenKeyLess keyboard without a numberpad (or numberlock button for that matter)

.//TuNdRa · 19th Jul 2012, 09:24

On the keyboard, hit options "Turn on numeric pad"

Simples!

mecha. · 19th Jul 2012, 10:08

I had a similer problem when i use to play WoW, i just had two different profiles set up, on my PC the mouse would be configured to use the numpad, and on my laptop, the mouse would use the F Keys. Its a pretty simple fix, if you fancied giving it a go.

GeorgeK · 19th Jul 2012, 10:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by .//TuNdRa

On the keyboard, hit options "Turn on numeric pad"

Simples!

Ah - good work

MSHunter · 19th Jul 2012, 10:56

Look closely at the keyboard should have numpad numbers on the right hand in blue hold Fn + the blue number you wish to use. If not in blue they might be on the "front edge" of the key.Guide

18th Jul 2012, 22:44	#1
Smellyhead Supermodder Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leeds Posts: 434	No numpad on my laptop but need one for my mouse. Hey, So I got a Logitech G600 and I've been using the settings so it uses the numpad keys for the side buttons. Now this worked fine on my PC since I have a numpad but my laptop doesn't have one, I have a Dell XPS 15 (L502x model), so whn I load up WoW the action bars so numpad 1 etc but they don't work when I press the mouse button obviously which makes it impossible to play. Is there anyway I can get a virtual numpad so that it will on my laptop aswell? __________________ i7 2600k \| Gigabyte Z68A-D3-B3 \| 8GB Vengence \| MSI R7870 OC \| Antec VP550

19th Jul 2012, 06:25	#2
.//TuNdRa Resident Bulldozer Guru Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Region. Posts: 3,561	It shouldn't matter if the laptop has a numberpad or not. Windows still assumes there's a numberpad there, as it's just "Generic HID keyboard" with most laptops. Check the mouse software settings to see if you've actually got it setup the same, and ensure that it's working. In theory; if you pull up the virtual keyboard, turn num-lock on there, and then press the mouse-buttons over an open notepad document; it should display it as if you're hitting keys on the numberpad, if the mouse is really setup as you say. If that Doesn't work; Go to the drivers for the G600 and have a look around. __________________ Dozy Beast: AMD FX8120 \| Thermalright Archon \| Asus Crosshair V Formula \| 16GB (4x4GB) Corsair Vengeance LP \| Asus Xonar DX/XD \| 2X SLI KFA2 550Ti White Edition \| Silverstone SSTG1000W \| Silverstone Raven RV-02B V1.7 \| OCZ Agility 3 60GB \| 1.5TB in Drives \| Lite-on Blu-ray ROM Acer H226HQL \| Sennheiser HD 485s \| Creative Gigaworks T40s \| Logitech G13 \| Microsoft Sidewinder X6 \| Cyborg R.A.T 9

19th Jul 2012, 06:28	#3
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19th Jul 2012, 07:34	#4
Smellyhead Supermodder Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leeds Posts: 434	Thanks for the replies. I've been told by another user that I should be able to copy my profile from my pc to my laptop and it will then work without the numpad been present on the laptop. Going to try that once I'm home. Would buying a USB numpad mean I would need to have it plugged in all the time or only to configure? __________________ i7 2600k \| Gigabyte Z68A-D3-B3 \| 8GB Vengence \| MSI R7870 OC \| Antec VP550

19th Jul 2012, 07:37	#5
.//TuNdRa Resident Bulldozer Guru Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Region. Posts: 3,561	You don't even need a USB numberpad. Go to Start, All programs, Accessories, Ease of Access, on-screen keyboard. Voila. You have an numberpad. It's on screen, but the software shouldn't care if it's just looking for the keypresses from any device. __________________ Dozy Beast: AMD FX8120 \| Thermalright Archon \| Asus Crosshair V Formula \| 16GB (4x4GB) Corsair Vengeance LP \| Asus Xonar DX/XD \| 2X SLI KFA2 550Ti White Edition \| Silverstone SSTG1000W \| Silverstone Raven RV-02B V1.7 \| OCZ Agility 3 60GB \| 1.5TB in Drives \| Lite-on Blu-ray ROM Acer H226HQL \| Sennheiser HD 485s \| Creative Gigaworks T40s \| Logitech G13 \| Microsoft Sidewinder X6 \| Cyborg R.A.T 9

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19th Jul 2012, 08:23	#6
GeorgeK KlaxonMaster UK Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 2,759	When I do that I don't get a numberpad... Could it be because I have a TenKeyLess keyboard without a numberpad (or numberlock button for that matter) __________________ Main Rig: i7-4770K \| Z87 Sabertooth \| H100i \| EVGA GTX680 2GB \| 16GB Dominator LP 1600 \| 256GB 840 Pro \| 1TB F3 \| X-1050 \| CM690II Adv \| VP2365wb \| Xonar DX \| SP2500s HTPC: i3 2125 \| H61I-E35-B3 \| Lian Li PC-Q11b \| 4GB 1066MHz \| 64GB M4 \| ST50F-P w/PP05 Short Cables \| HP bd240i NAS: HP Proliant Microserver \| 8Gb 1333MHz \| 250Gb OS Disk \| 2x2Tb Samsung F4 Raid 1 \| WHS 2011 Keyboards: Black Filco TKL w/Reds\| White Filco TKL w/Browns \| Poker w/Clears

19th Jul 2012, 09:24	#7
.//TuNdRa Resident Bulldozer Guru Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Region. Posts: 3,561	On the keyboard, hit options "Turn on numeric pad" Simples! __________________ Dozy Beast: AMD FX8120 \| Thermalright Archon \| Asus Crosshair V Formula \| 16GB (4x4GB) Corsair Vengeance LP \| Asus Xonar DX/XD \| 2X SLI KFA2 550Ti White Edition \| Silverstone SSTG1000W \| Silverstone Raven RV-02B V1.7 \| OCZ Agility 3 60GB \| 1.5TB in Drives \| Lite-on Blu-ray ROM Acer H226HQL \| Sennheiser HD 485s \| Creative Gigaworks T40s \| Logitech G13 \| Microsoft Sidewinder X6 \| Cyborg R.A.T 9

19th Jul 2012, 10:08	#8
mecha. Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 33	I had a similer problem when i use to play WoW, i just had two different profiles set up, on my PC the mouse would be configured to use the numpad, and on my laptop, the mouse would use the F Keys. Its a pretty simple fix, if you fancied giving it a go.

19th Jul 2012, 10:56	#10
MSHunter I am a Dremel Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Belfast Posts: 1,811	Look closely at the keyboard should have numpad numbers on the right hand in blue hold Fn + the blue number you wish to use. If not in blue they might be on the "front edge" of the key.Guide __________________ PC: Silverstone TJ08B-E, 2500K, Corsair H80, 120GBVertex 3 MAX IOPS,GENE-Z , Corsair V. LP 16GB, Gigabyte 1.5GB GTX 580 Super Overclock. U2711 PC Audio: AKG 271 mk II + Samson Go mic. + Asus Xonar D2X Amp: DENON PMA510AE, Speakers: TANNOY MERCURY F1