Notebooks & Netbooks

[djmpne]

I can't see any indicator to show if Caps Lock or Number Lock is on. There are no LEDs on the keyboard, the function key brings up a notification on screen but not caps or num lock.

Thanks

[karpolan]

You can use 3rd party software 

Free: Keyboard LEDs

Cool: Caps Lock Indicator

[tomcarr]

The subject sets the question

[KARLDONNELLY]

 How can I get a Caps Lock indicator to show on my Aspire 5742z

[n2gc]

I use this software. It places on the taskbar either a green checkmark when caps is on or a red X when caps is

off. It will also beep when a certain number of letters are typed in when CAPS is on. Very simple

program and virus free. I have it on all 6 of my units and it simply works great.

http://www.georgejopling.co.uk/capslock/capslock.html

[JOELKAMENOFF]

if you hold the NUM LOCK key for 5 seconds then a sound will play when you hit the caps lock key.. this helped  but then i downloaded the keyboard LEDs third party software and now a CAPS LOCK ON /OFF shows on the screen.. so much better .. i almost was ready to chuck in the trash the laptop

silly this is not included with this acer

[houston0]

Thank you!  Keyboard LED is great. Simple to install and does exactly what I need.

[annie49]

Thanks soooooo much, works on my olddddddd  Acer and have put it on my hubby's new Dell.

We oldies need as much help as we can these days ....   as long as I know the difference between the caps lock beeping at me and my heart pace maker  

[computer-wiz]

 I wanted to know the answer and found this solution when trawlling though the official aer site:

This article only applies to: Windows 8

When pressing the Num Lock or Caps Lock on your keyboard, there is no notification to indicate the status. The on-screen indicators for Num Lock and Caps Lock are not available in Windows 8.

Instead, it is possible to activate a beep signal when the key is pressed:

1. Press theWindows () key to open the Start screen.. Type Control and select Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel, selectEase of Access.
3. SelectChange how your keyboard works.
4. EnableTurn on Toggle Keys.
5. Click or tapOK to save the changes.