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Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems

If you encounter keyboard or mouse problems, see the documentation that came with the equipment and to the common causes and solutions listed in the following table.

Solving Keyboard Problems

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

Keyboard commands and

Keyboard connector

1.

On the Windows Desktop,

typing are not recognized

is not properly

 

click Start.

by the computer.

connected.

2.

Click Shut Down. The Shut

 

 

 

 

 

Down Windows dialog box

 

 

 

is displayed.

 

 

3.

Select Shut down.

 

 

4.

After the shutdown is complete,

 

 

 

reconnect the keyboard to the

 

 

 

back of the computer and

 

 

 

restart the computer.

 

 

 

 

Program in use has

Shut down your computer using

 

stopped responding

the mouse and then restart the

 

to commands.

computer.

 

 

 

 

Keyboard needs

See the Worldwide Limited

 

repairs.

Warranty for terms and conditions.

 

 

 

 

Computer is in

Press the power button to resume

 

standby mode.

from standby mode.

ÄCAUTION: When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not hold down the power button for more than four seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you will lose your unsaved data.

Cursor will not move using

The Num Lock key

Press the Num Lock key. The

the arrow keys on the

may be on.

Num Lock light should not be on if

keypad.

 

you want to use the arrow keys. The

 

 

Num Lock key can be disabled

 

 

(or enabled) in Computer Setup.

 

 

 

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Contents Troubleshooting Guide AugustTroubleshooting Guide Contents Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Index Computer Diagnostic Features Diagnostics for WindowsDetecting Diagnostics for Windows Installing Diagnostics for Windows Using Categories in Diagnostics for Windows Menu Bar-File, Categories, Navigation, Level, Tab, Help Running Diagnostic Tests in Diagnostics for Windows Computer Diagnostic Features Computer Diagnostic Features Configuration Record Installing Configuration Record Protecting the Software Restoring the SoftwarePage Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Safety and ComfortRun the Restore Plus! CD Before You Call for Technical SupportRun the Restore Plus! CD Helpful Hints Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving General Problems Solving General ProblemsProblem Cause Solution Standby modeNum Lock key Solving General Problems Solving General Problems Solving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply ProblemsSolving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply Problems Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette ProblemsTools. Under Error-checking Drive. Select File PropertiesFormat a /F1440 Select File PropertiesPosition in Advanced Bios Features Removable DevicePeripherals Onboard FDC ControllerSolving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive ProblemsSouth OnChip PCI Device Integrated PeripheralsSouth OnChip IDE Device Peripherals South OnChip IDE Device OnChip IDEChannel 0 or PCI Device Onboard ChipSolving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSelect Enable VGA Mode Blank screen Solving Display Problems Accessories System Tools Click Start All ProgramsSolving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsSure Enable digital CD From the Control PanelDevice Manager button Audio for this CD-ROMSolving Audio Problems Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer ProblemsWhere printer port is DIR C\ printer portSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard ProblemsClick Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog boxEnter key Solving Mouse ProblemsWindows logo key to Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsDetermine possible causes On the system to see if fault goes Solving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsNetwork & Internet PnP/PCI Configurations IRQ ResourcesRestore Plus! CD Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Memory Problems Solving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsCD-ROM, CD-RW Solving Drive Key Problems Solving Drive Key ProblemsSolving Internet Access Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsSelect Start Control Panel Click the Device Manager PropertiesSolving Software Problems Solving Software ProblemsContacting Customer Support Page Post Error Messages Code/Message Probable Cause Recommended Action Post Numeric Codes and Text MessagesNumeric Codes and Text Messages During memory testing CPU Fan weak RPM Possible Activity Beeps Cause Recommended Action Post Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesDiagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Off and replace one device at a Management Guide on Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Password Security and Resetting Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Clearing and Resetting the Cmos Using Computer Setup to Reset CmosUsing the Cmos Switch to Reset Cmos Cmos switch Backing Up the Cmos Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Page Index Post
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