Shift + numbers not working for Lucid

[Anfieldknight]

Looking around for a solution which not able to resolve.

I have this compaq nc6220 laptop. Installed Lucid. Pretty new to Linux.

I can't get the [!@#$%^&*()_+] characters when I press the shift key.

Any experts care to guide?

TIA :)

[Anfieldknight]

any kind soul have encountered or know this problem? :)