Numeric Keypad and MS Surface Pro 2

[higginsdj]

Has anyone worked out how to access the numeric keypad keys on a Surface Pro 2? I can get the on screen keyboard to display but the 'number pad' is simply the number keys and not the numeric keypad keys.....

 

Cheers

 

David

[pixelplucker]

Did you try getting a 3rd party num pad? I use a laptop sometimes and it doesn't have a full size keyboard and missing the numpad, picked up a Targus numpad for around $25. Has nice weight to it so it doesn't slide around. Works well with my cd version of AM on the laptop. Uses a full size usb port.

 

I did notice that the touch/scribe Wacom enabled surfaces don't turn off the touch when using the pen. This causes smudges if you rest your hand on the surface if you draw in paint programs. Until they fix that tiny but stupid oversight I'm holding off. Amazes me how Microsoft can overlook something so obvious.

[robcat2075]

I'll note that you can create a custom toolbar to make an onscreen replacement for the Numeric Keypad...

 

http://www.hash.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=45739

[higginsdj]

A Targus USB Numeric Keypad does the trick - just plug it in and it works just fine

[pixelplucker]

Ya, easier than trying to retrain the brain for new keys.