About this tag
The tag 'german layout' covers issues specific to keyboards configured for the German language, particularly problems with special characters and unexpected key behavior. In the supplied content, a user reports that keys on a German layout Logitech USB keyboard trigger Energy Saving Mode instead of producing characters like {, }, ², ³. The thread discusses potential causes such as liquid damage or cleaning, and seeks workarounds. This tag is relevant for troubleshooting hardware and input issues related to German keyboard layouts on Windows systems.
  1. Rainer Bielefeld

    Windows 7 <Alt Gr> Key activates Energy Saving Mode

    Since Today in the morning <Alt Gr> does no longer work as it should. Instead of activating some special characters (like “{”, “}”,“²”,“³”) on my German layout Logitech USB keyboard, it activates the "Energy Save Mode" shutdown. Might have to do with the swallow of beer I poured out on the...
    • Rainer Bielefeld
    • Thread
    • alt gr german layout keyboard logitech power saving sticky keys technical issues usb keyboard user experience workaround
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support