FOR PC
Widows key + CTRL + O
Click options → check the “Turn on numeric key pad” option then click ok.
You should now be able to click on the NumLock option and begin using the Macally Numeric Keypad. You can close the on-screen keyboard once Num Lock is enabled.
**ALSO TRY
Settings →Control Panel → Ease of access → click on “Make the keyboard easier to use” → Ease of access “Turn on mouse keys” (make sure this is off) then click on Apply and then Ok → “Make the mouse easier to use” and make it is not checked as well
WIN 11
Settings →Control Panel → Ease of access → Change how your keyboard works → click on “Make the keyboard easier to use” → “Turn on mouse keys” (make sure this is disabled/not checked) then click on Apply and then Ok
· If you go no Excel and try typing 2,4,6,8 check to see if they work as numbers or directional keys.
· If they work as numbers, and 5 does not work, it is a dead keypad
· If directional keys do work, something in settings is making it so that they are being used as directional keys
FOR MAC
First method: Hold Shift while holding it, press Delete and let go of both.
Second method: Press clear on number pad
Third method:
Old OS:
System Preferences → Accessibilities → Mouse and Track pad → Uncheck Enable Mouse Keys
New OS:
System Preferences → Accessibilities → Pointer Control → Alternate Control Methods → Uncheck (toggle off) Mouse Keys
Once you have successfully connected your keyboard to your Mac, you may get a pop-up that states you need to identify your keyboard (Keyboard Set up Assistant). Here are the steps: