You have a problem with the numeric keypad on your Huawei MateBook? Also named numeric keypad, this is the part of the keyboard that allows you to enter numbers ou special characters. Therefore, when this one seems stop walking where to be blocked, it gets annoying quickly. Don't worry, in this article we will help you understand the reason for your problem. For this, first we will inform you about the main numeric keypad problems on a Huawei MateBook. Next, we will detail the method to activate and deactivate it. And if your problem persists. We will describe to you the technique to correct a problem at the software level. Finally we will also provide you with a alternative on the usual numeric keypad.

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Why the numeric keypad is stuck on your Huawei MateBook:

As explained in the tutorial about the keyboard issues on a Huawei MateBook. Configuring a keyboard can be done in various ways. And to make it faster, there are keyboard shortcuts. But this is also the case for digital keyboards. Therefore, when you dust off your keyboard or without doing it on purpose you press several keys. It is not uncommon to perform a keyboard shortcut without realizing it. Therefore, it may lead to some misunderstandings when using the keyboard. You may also encounter this kind of problems with the Fn key on your Huawei MateBook.

However, it is also possible that it is a real problem with your keyboard driver. Indeed, to allow your Huawei MateBook to to receive et traduire keyboard data. You're going to need a program to do the link. However, if it does not have the correct update version, it is possible that this generates several incompatibilities. However, this is resolved very quickly.

This is why in the rest of this tutorial, we will show you the methods that allow you to unblock et configure the numeric keypad of a Huawei MateBook. And also the technique to disable the mouse keys. Next we will show you how update the keyboard driver.

How to unlock the numeric keypad on a Huawei MateBook?

On your Huawei MateBook, you have a shortcut key: NumLock. This allows lock and unlock the numeric keypad from your PC. So the first step when this one is blocked or you are unable to enter numbers, will be to press this key. So you should directly unlock the numeric keypad.

In the event that this is conclusive and you are able to enter numbers with your numeric keypad. We now advise you to go to the Windows settings so choose settings that allow you to avoid this kind of confusion. We will detail the method below.

However, if this does not allow unlock the numeric keypad of your Huawei MateBook. It is also possible that mouse keys are enabled. This function allows use the numeric keypad like a mouse on your PC. Therefore, this will disable digit entry. We'll show you how to disable this feature next.

Configure activation of the Num Lock key on a Huawei MateBook:

  1. To get to the Windows settings. You will have to press the toothed wheel in the menu Start.
  2. Then you will have to choose “Ease of Access Options”.
  3. And in the subsection "Interaction" Press on " Keyboard ".
  4. On this screen, you can configure several settings for your keyboard.
  5. To prevent you from disabling or enabling the Num Lock key inadvertently. We advise you activate the "Toggle keys" option. It will allow you to have a sound notification when the option turns on or off.
  6. Then at the paragraph level “Simplify entry”. We advise you to select:
    1. "Display a warning message when activating, Sticky Keys, Toggle Keys..."
    2. “Play sound when activating sticky keys, toggle keys…”

Remove the mouse keys on your Huawei MateBook:

  1. Access the Settings with the Windows search bar.
  2. Then click on the section “Ease of Access Options”.
  3. At sub-section level " Interaction ", choose " Mouse ".
  4. Finally, turn off “Control your mouse with a numeric keypad”.

When the set of parameters did not fix your numeric keypad problem. We advise you to read the technique for update your keyboard driver explained right after in this tutorial.

Fix a numeric keypad problem on a Huawei MateBook:

Update the keyboard driver on a Huawei MateBook:

  1. You can use the W10 search bar to open the Device Manager.
  2. Find the section "Keyboards" then extend it.
  3. Double click on the keyboard device to open properties.
  4. Go to the section "Pilot".
  5. And press the button "Update the driver".
  6. Finally press "Automatically search for drivers".

Workaround to enter numbers on your Huawei MateBook:

To answer a numeric keypad hardware fault. Especially if you can't put a key back on the keyboard of your Huawei MateBook. You can also go through the virtual keyboard. This will be accessible in various ways. You will be able to either go through the Windows search bar and enter " Visual keyboard ". Or also go to Keyboard Settings in the same way as indicated above. This will allow you activate the keyboard shortcut Windows + Ctrl + O. This way, you will be able to access the numeric keypad very quickly.

To conclude: un numeric keypad problem on your Huawei MateBook is possibly caused by disabling the Num Lock key. Therefore, it can be corrected quickly. The same is true with regard to activating mouse keys. If this is not the cause of the problem, it will be necessary to launch the update your keyboard driver. You can also choose to use the on-screen keyboard of your Huawei MateBook to circumvent your concern. If it persists, you can contact the Microsoft support.

In case you want other solutions on your Huawei MateBook, you can take a look at the tutorials in the category: Huawei MateBook.