fast typing = problems

  • Thread starter Thread starter Jrz
  • Start date Start date
J

Jrz

I type really fast. Not necessarily accurately, but fast. It's not unusual
that the OS starts doing weird things, like opening history or
closing/switching windows, etc.

I'm not hitting the Control or Alt keys, just regular alphanumeric keys, so
it's somehow interpreting very quick hits on normal keys incorrectly. Is there
anything I can do to avoid the problem? Thanks.
 
I type really fast. Not necessarily accurately, but fast. It's not unusual
that the OS starts doing weird things, like opening history or
closing/switching windows, etc.

I'm not hitting the Control or Alt keys, just regular alphanumeric keys, so
it's somehow interpreting very quick hits on normal keys incorrectly. Is there
anything I can do to avoid the problem? Thanks.
Click to expand...

Type slower - and more accurately.
 
Jrz said:
I type really fast. Not necessarily accurately, but fast. It's not unusual
that the OS starts doing weird things, like opening history or
closing/switching windows, etc.

I'm not hitting the Control or Alt keys, just regular alphanumeric keys, so
it's somehow interpreting very quick hits on normal keys incorrectly. Is there
anything I can do to avoid the problem? Thanks.
Click to expand...

My guess is that you're fat-fingering something without realizing it.
The Alt keys are right next to the space bar, that might be it.
 
I type really fast. Not necessarily accurately, but fast. It's not unusual
that the OS starts doing weird things, like opening history or
closing/switching windows, etc.

I'm not hitting the Control or Alt keys, just regular alphanumeric keys, so
it's somehow interpreting very quick hits on normal keys incorrectly. Is there
anything I can do to avoid the problem? Thanks.
Click to expand...

Actually I'm guessing, here.

What about Keyboard Properties?

Character repeat.

Repeat delay and Repeat rate settings.
 
Hi, Jrz.

There are many possible factors and you've given us NOTHING to work with.
:>(

Which version of Vista? Make and model keyboard? What driver? Any other
keyboard software, such as IntelliType? Which version of that? Is the
keyboard wireless? Have you downloaded the latest drivers from the
manufacturer's website?

Several of us have experienced episodes of a "stuck" Ctrl or Alt key,
producing a <Ctrl>+<C> when we meant just "C", for example. And my
Microsoft Wireless Laser Keyboard 6000 v.3.0 often seems to just DIE for a
minute or so, often right in the middle of a word. And it often produces
"IF" when I'm sure I typed "If", as though I didn't release the Shift key
quickly enough, but I'm too good a typist to make that mistake that often.

There are settings in Control Panel that you can adjust to fit your typing
speed. Only you can tell if there is enough control available there to do
you any good.

Until you tell us more about your computer and keyboard, that's about all we
can tell you.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
(e-mail address removed)
Microsoft Windows MVP
Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8064.0206) in Win7 Ultimate x64 RC 7100
 
I have the 4000 keyboard and the 5000 mouse and I experience the same
problem. Causes spellchecker nightmares. This didn't happen with my old
Logitech wireless laser setup.
 
Jrz said:
I type really fast. Not necessarily accurately, but fast. It's not unusual
that the OS starts doing weird things, like opening history or
closing/switching windows, etc.

I'm not hitting the Control or Alt keys, just regular alphanumeric keys,
so
it's somehow interpreting very quick hits on normal keys incorrectly. Is
there
anything I can do to avoid the problem? Thanks.
Click to expand...

Hi jrz--

I don't know if you're using a keyboard built into a mobile device, like a
laptop, notebook, or net book, but if you are you might turn off the mouse
pad, in case you're hitting it and opening folders or items with keyboard
combos.

Best,

CH
 
well, on a strange problem like this, what I hope for is that someone
recognizes this as a known issue... otherwise maybe it's unsolvable

So Mike Rathbunger at least has some similar problem.

Mine is a Dell Vostro 1500 laptop. I have not installed nor activated any
special keyboard software. I had seen the ControlPanel/Keyboard settings, but
auto repeat didn't seem to be involved. Still, if I could reproduce the
problem at will, then I would change the settings and test. (Well, I changed
that anyway, just as a possibility.

I suppose the problem mostly arises while typing into a form, in Firefox. But
I can't say that it's limited to that or not.

If "fat fingers" means hitting two adjacent keys at once, then I likely do
that all the time - but again, not the Ctrl or Alt keys. The problem actually
occurred within an hour of making the original post, and my mind did record
that I had been typing in the asdf area. Still, maybe hitting two adjacent
'regular' keys does trip up this keyboard somehow.

Likewise, I hit the spacebar with my right thumb, smack in the middle of the
bar and so do not hit Alt along with that. I also do not inadvertently hit the
mouse pad, since in this configuration, my thumbs aren't near it while typing.

The Ctrl or Alt keys do not stick, in my case.

Thanks for the answers. I'm guessing after reading your answers that it might
be an unchangeable hardware thing. It might be due to: speed, or fat fingers,
or maybe even the force of hitting the keyboard sending a minor shockwave that
trips an Alt or Ctrl key. I guess I'll try the Dell group then.
 
I have a brand new HP Pavilion dv5-1244la (notebook). I didn´t mess with the
keyboard configuration. I type fast, really fast AND accurately, or used to,
with my old Sony Vaio. Typing is my job (I'm a university professor and
researcher). Now, with my new HP I have to hit each key with a baseball bat
in order to type. Otherwise, several letters are missing in each word. Like
this: I'mties to deat of his keyoard.
I need to type fast and accurately, I hve no time to loose correcting evry
ting I writ. The are deadlines for scentif papers...
Somebody plase help me nd tell me what can I do
Thanks in advance
A.I.
 
A.I. said:
I have a brand new HP Pavilion dv5-1244la (notebook). I didn´t mess with
the
keyboard configuration. I type fast, really fast AND accurately, or used
to,
with my old Sony Vaio. Typing is my job (I'm a university professor and
researcher). Now, with my new HP I have to hit each key with a baseball
bat
in order to type. Otherwise, several letters are missing in each word.
Like
this: I'mties to deat of his keyoard.
I need to type fast and accurately, I hve no time to loose correcting evry
ting I writ. The are deadlines for scentif papers...
Somebody plase help me nd tell me what can I do
Thanks in advance
A.I.
Click to expand...


You will have to adapt your style..
 
A.I. said:
I have a brand new HP Pavilion dv5-1244la (notebook). I didn´t mess with the
keyboard configuration. I type fast, really fast AND accurately, or used to,
with my old Sony Vaio. Typing is my job (I'm a university professor and
researcher). Now, with my new HP I have to hit each key with a baseball bat
in order to type. Otherwise, several letters are missing in each word. Like
this: I'mties to deat of his keyoard.
I need to type fast and accurately, I hve no time to loose correcting evry
ting I writ. The are deadlines for scentif papers...
Somebody plase help me nd tell me what can I do
Thanks in advance
A.I.
Click to expand...

Change your typing speed. Use an external keyboard.

OH... and a "university professor" should know the difference between
"loose" and "lose" and know when to use either.
 
I haven't noticed any problems so far with my Dell Studio keyboard except
that it didn't come with the full keboard with the numpad. When I really
need numpad I pick up my Logitech external wireless keyboard. I haven't had
any problems with that either. Logitech makes the best peripherals.
 
A.I. said:
I have a brand new HP Pavilion dv5-1244la (notebook). I didn´t mess with
the
keyboard configuration. I type fast, really fast AND accurately, or used
to,
with my old Sony Vaio. Typing is my job (I'm a university professor and
researcher). Now, with my new HP I have to hit each key with a baseball
bat
in order to type. Otherwise, several letters are missing in each word.
Like
this: I'mties to deat of his keyoard.
I need to type fast and accurately, I hve no time to loose correcting evry
ting I writ. The are deadlines for scentif papers...
Somebody plase help me nd tell me what can I do
Thanks in advance
A.I.

:
Click to expand...
I've recently been called surly etc. but I couldn't resist here.
tsh tsh tsh...
As a "university professor and researcher", especially one with keyboard
problems, you'd think a spell check and a visual inspection would be in
order.

Anyway, have you checked out Keyboard in Control Panel?

I have a Pavilion Desktop and my Control Panel/Keyboard has some adjustable
"rates...".
I wouldn't know anything about your notebook however.
I don't particularly like my keyboard but I'm not compelled to go get
another one.
GS
 
Jrz said:
I type really fast. Not necessarily accurately, but fast. It's not unusual
that the OS starts doing weird things, like opening history or
closing/switching windows, etc.

I'm not hitting the Control or Alt keys, just regular alphanumeric keys, so
it's somehow interpreting very quick hits on normal keys incorrectly. Is there
anything I can do to avoid the problem? Thanks.
Click to expand...

http://www.typingtest.com/
 
A.I. said:
I have a brand new HP Pavilion dv5-1244la (notebook). I didn´t mess with the
keyboard configuration. I type fast, really fast AND accurately, or used to,
with my old Sony Vaio. Typing is my job (I'm a university professor and
researcher). Now, with my new HP I have to hit each key with a baseball bat
in order to type. Otherwise, several letters are missing in each word. Like
this: I'mties to deat of his keyoard.
I need to type fast and accurately, I hve no time to loose correcting evry
ting I writ. The are deadlines for scentif papers...
Somebody plase help me nd tell me what can I do
Thanks in advance
A.I.
Click to expand...


Replace the OEM HP keyboard with one that is more sensitive and better
suited to your needs and typing style.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot
 
i have no problem with HP laptops, I did have with new Thinkpads mad eby
Lenovo, after IBM sold that division to CHinese Lenovo, sinc ethen I stopped
buying Thinkpads.

Also SONy has NO competenece in computers, they should keep making
mass-market entertainment/audio/video basic reliability, nobusiness stuff.
HP has had a long footprint on Science/Research, Test&Measurement (span off
AGilent division which is now world's top Measurement company making $300K
Vector Network Analyzers).

Maybe you got a bad HP model, but my 2 laptops - both HP, my boss's - also
HP, are perfect.
In fact keyboards are even TOO easy to type, I used to apply MORE force on
Thinkpads.

You need to adapt typing style, Sony is Japanese and maybe they were testing
on small, weak Japanese people :)
 
Replace the OEM HP keyboard with one that is more sensitive and better
suited to your needs and typing style.
Click to expand...


Bruce, I was about to post much the same thing until I read his
message more carefully, and saw that he was talking about a notebook
computer.
 
Bruce, I was about to post much the same thing until I read his
message more carefully, and saw that he was talking about a notebook
computer.
Click to expand...


Good catch; I missed that. However, my advice would remain much the
same: the use of a good quality, full-sized external keyboard would
probably be his best option. There's little to nothing to be done to
make an OEM keyboard more sensitive.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot
 
A.I. said:
I have a brand new HP Pavilion dv5-1244la (notebook). I didn´t mess with the
keyboard configuration. I type fast, really fast AND accurately, or used to,
with my old Sony Vaio. Typing is my job (I'm a university professor and
researcher). Now, with my new HP I have to hit each key with a baseball bat
in order to type. Otherwise, several letters are missing in each word. Like
this: I'mties to deat of his keyoard.
I need to type fast and accurately, I hve no time to loose correcting evry
ting I writ. The are deadlines for scentif papers...
Somebody plase help me nd tell me what can I do
Thanks in advance
A.I.
Click to expand...
Can you return the brand new HP notebook? Keyboards are personal. I
think my Microsoft Wireless Comfort keyboard is great; my built-in
Compaq notebook keyboard is not as easy to use, but I get by with it. I
suggest you look for a notebook at a store where you can try the
keyboard out to see if it suits you.

Bill
 
Back
Top