trying to set up an inspiron 2200 for someone traveling in the field.

problem:

i type in 'a'
i get 'az'
'l' gives me a period
's' gives 'sx'
'd' gives me 'dc'
etc...turning on caps give the same results

i have seen something like this and thought it was a virus. made me feel like a fool because it wasn't.

does anyone know how to turn this off?? or do you think it might just be a virus this time.

TIA