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•Ensure that a DVD disc is in the drive with the shiny side of the disc facing down.

•Ensure that video resolution is set to less than 1152 x 864.

•On computers that have a CD-ROM or CD-RW drive in addition to a DVD-ROM drive, make sure that the DVD disc is in the drive labeled “DVD”.

If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Diagnostic programs” on page 67 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see Chapter 11 “Getting information, help, and service” on page 69.

Intermittent problems

Symptom: A problem occurs only occasionally and is difficult to repeat.

Actions:

•Verify that all cables and cords are securely connected to the computer and attached devices.

•Verify that when the computer is on, the fan is not blocked (there is air flow around the fan), and the fan is working. If airflow is blocked or the fan is not working, the computer might overheat.

•If SCSI devices are installed, verify that the last external device in each SCSI chain is terminated correctly. (See your SCSI documentation.)

If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Diagnostic programs” on page 67 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see Chapter 11 “Getting information, help, and service” on page 69.

Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems

Select your symptom from the following list:

•“All or some keys on the keyboard do not work” on page 57

•“The mouse or pointing device does not work” on page 58

•“The pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse” on page 58

•“The fingerprint reader does not work” on page 58

•“The wireless keyboard does not work” on page 58

All or some keys on the keyboard do not work

Symptom: All or some keys on the keyboard do not work.

Actions:

•Verify that the keyboard cable is securely connected to the correct connector on the computer.

•If you are using an Enhanced Performance USB keyboard and one or more of the Rapid Access buttons are the only keys that are not working, these buttons might have been disabled or have not been assigned to a function. Use the help system in the Enhanced Performance Customization Keyboard program to help diagnose problems with the Rapid Access buttons.

•On the Windows 7 operating system, do the following:

1.Click Start ➙ Control Panel.

2.Click Hardware and Sound.

3.Click Devices and Printers.

4.Double-click USB Enhanced Performance Keyboard. The USB Enhanced Performance Keyboard Customization program starts.

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Second Edition October Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. 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problemBluetooth problems An option that previously worked does not work now Option problemsAn option that was just installed does not work Sound does not come from the Bluetooth headphoneClick Start Computer Performance and lockup problemsClick Disk Cleanup Insufficient free hard disk drive spaceSerial port problems Printer problemsExcessive number of fragmented files Software does not work as expected Software problemsDiagnostic programs USB problemsPC-Doctor for DOS Creating a diagnostic discRunning the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxGetting information, help, and service Lenovo Support Web site Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Calling for servicePurchasing additional services Using other servicesThinkCentre User Guide Appendix A. 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