Random beeping is not random. Press "Shift - RT"

[atlacatl]

I recall a thread discussing random beeps in the X60s. I get the random beeps, however, I just found out that is not random at all.

While typing any word with letters "RT" in it, while pressing the "Shift" key (i.e., using capital letters), and typing fast, I get the "random" beep.

Also, if you type the word "UY" or "YU" fast while holding the "Shift" key to type capital letters, I get the "random" beep.

I just found this very curious, and forgive the duplicate post if this was already throughly discussed.

[RUSH2112]

I HAIL YOU!!!

That beep has been driving me insane!

Now how do we disable it

[GomJabbar]

Same thing on my T42. Don't worry.

IIRC, to silence the beep go to Device Manager and click on View > Show hidden devices. Go to Non-Plug and Play Drivers and expand. Look for Beep and disable it.

[mhm]

This shift combination is new to me but most three adjacent keys (i.e. WES, ERD, ...) pressed together will cause a beep.

Though annoying, it is quite useful when you have a cat and it clearly enjoys the warm and cushy IBM keyboard...

[jamess]

disabled my beep the same moment I read this post!

Thanks! It was driving me crazy - the beep that is!