Q: keyboard is stuck in symbols

Rhinocj,

Try going to system prefs, and make sure you are set to the language you require.

You may also try disconnecting all external devices that are not nescessary and then try a SMC reset.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964

If you are getting åß∂ƒ instead of asdf, it means your machine thinks the option key is always depressed.  If a usb keyboard works fine, it usually indicates that your internal keyboard is broken and needs repair or replacement.

SSoftware settings like that normally can't affect anything when the hardware is damaged.

Rhinocj wrote:

 

Any suggestions then?

Take it to a repair facility.