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64 Solving Problems
Keyboard Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the “
Dell Diagnostics
” or the system setup program. When you
attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional.
External Keyboard problems
NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional.
C
HECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE — Shut down the computer. Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for
damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.
If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to the
computer.
CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD —
1
Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again.
2
Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine.
3
From the Windows desktop, click the
Start
button
→
Programs
→
Accessories
, and click
Notepad
.
4
Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display.
If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard.
TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD —
1
Shut down the computer.
2
Disconnect the external keyboard.
3
Turn on the computer.
4
From the Windows desktop, click the
Start
button
→
Programs
→
Accessories
, and click
Notepad
.
5
Type some characters on the internal keyboard and verify that they appear on the display.
If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external
keyboard.
See “
Contacting Dell.”
RUN THE KEYBOARD DIAGNOSTICS TESTS —
Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell
Diagnostics
. See “
Dell Diagnostics.” If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard,
see “
Contacting
Dell.”
Unexpected characters
DISABLE THE NUMERIC KEYPAD —
Press <Num Lk> to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are displayed
instead of letters. Verify that the numbers lock light is not lit.
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- Owner’s Manual 1
- Notes, Notices, and Cautions 2
- Abbreviations and Acronyms 2
- Contents 3
- 3 Using the Display 4
- 5 Using a Battery 4
- 7 Using ExpressCards 5
- 9 Dell™ QuickSet Features 5
- 10 Solving Problems 6
- 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 7
- 12 Appendix 7
- 8 Contents 8
- Finding Information 9
- 10 Finding Information 10
- A Tour of Your Computer 11
- 12 A Tour of Your Computer 12
- DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS 13
- Left Side View 14
- directly to a 15
- Right Side View 16
- Back View 17
- Bottom View 18
- Setting Up Your Computer 19
- Setting Up Your Computer 21 21
- Setting Up a Printer 22
- Printer Cable 23
- Connecting a USB Printer 23
- Power Protection Devices 24
- Using the Display 25
- Setting Display Resolution 26
- Numeric Keypad 27
- Key Combinations 28
- Speaker Functions 29
- Microsoft 29
- Windows 29
- Logo Key Functions 29
- Touch Pad 30
- Using a Battery 31
- Checking the Battery Charge 32
- Conserving Battery Power 32
- Power Management Modes 33
- Power Management Wizard 34
- Power Options Properties 36
- Charging the Battery 37
- Replacing the Battery 38
- Storing a Battery 39
- 40 Using a Battery 40
- Playing a CD or DVD 41
- Adjusting the Volume 42
- Adjusting the Picture 43
- Copying CDs and DVDs 43
- Using Blank CDs and DVDs 44
- Helpful Tips 45
- Using ExpressCards 47
- Network Setup Wizard 49
- Determining Your Network Type 50
- Dell™ QuickSet Features 53
- 54 Dell™ QuickSet Features 54
- Solving Problems 55
- Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 56
- Drive Problems 58
- Hard drive problems 59
- Error Messages 60
- Keyboard Problems 64
- Lockups and Software Problems 65
- Memory Problems 66
- Network Problems 67
- ExpressCard Problems 67
- Power Problems 67
- Printer Problems 68
- Scanner Problems 69
- Sound and Speaker Problems 69
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 70
- Video and Display Problems 71
- What Is a Driver? 72
- Identifying Drivers 72
- Windows XP 73
- Solving Problems 75 75
- Using Microsoft 76
- Windows XP System Restore 76
- Enabling System Restore 77
- Removing Dell PC Restore 78
- Using the Operating System CD 79
- 80 Solving Problems 80
- Adding and Replacing Parts 81
- Hard Drive 83
- CD/DVD Drive 85
- Wireless Mini PCI Card 90
- Adding and Replacing Parts 93 93
- Hinge Cover 94
- Keyboard 95
- Appendix 97
- 98 Appendix 98
- 100 Appendix 100
- 102 Appendix 102
- Overview 103
- System Setup Screen 103
- Commonly Used Options 103
- Changing the Boot Sequence 104
- Travelling With Your Computer 105
- Travelling by Air 106
- Cleaning Your Computer 107
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only) 108
- Macrovision Product Notice 109
- Contacting Dell 110
- 112 Appendix 112
- 114 Appendix 114
- 116 Appendix 116
- 118 Appendix 118
- 120 Appendix 120
- 122 Appendix 122
- 124 Appendix 124
- 126 Appendix 126
- TV, Printers, and 126
- Projectors 126
- Glossary 127
- 128 Glossary 128
- 130 Glossary 130
- 132 Glossary 132
- 134 Glossary 134
- 136 Glossary 136
- Index 137 137
- 138 Index 138
- Index 139 139
- 140 Index 140
- Index 141 141
- 142 Index 142
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