Why does the numpad have arrows?

I actually found out that back in 1981, keyboards didn't have separate arrow keys, nor was there a mouse to use to move the cursor. So you needed the arrows on the number-pad to move the cursor around.

1. Why is my number pad using arrows?
2. How do I turn off the arrows on my number pad?
3. How do I turn off numpad shortcuts?
4. Why is the numpad upside down?

Why is my number pad using arrows?

My Number Pad Is Acting as Arrow Keys!

If you have Num Lock turned off, the number pad keys will instead provide the other functions printed on them. These include arrow keys, the Home and End keys, and similar. The reverse problem can also occur on some laptop keyboards that don't have a number pad.

How do I turn off the arrows on my number pad?

pressing the arrow (shift) + delete (NumLock) wich you can find it above of "7" button of the keypad. Thanks for you help, I really apreciate the human behavior like yours.

How do I turn off numpad shortcuts?

Press Fn+F8, F7, or Insert to enable/disable numlock. For 15-inch or above laptops, the numeric keypad is located on the right side of the keyboard. Press NmLk to enable or disable the numeric keypad. For idea desktops, the numeric keypad is located on the right side of the keyboard.

Why is the numpad upside down?

The tone-recognition technology could not operate effectively at the speeds at which these specialists could dial the numbers. The telephone designers figured that if they reversed the layout, the dialing speeds would decrease and the tone-recognition would be able to do its job more reliably.