Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen.
The insertion point hasn’t been set, no text is selected, the keyboard is not connected properly, the keyboard’s signals are not reaching the computer, or there is a software error.
mMake sure the program you want to type in is the active program.
mPlace the pointer in the active window and click to set an insertion point or drag to select text (if applicable).
mTurn off the computer using the power button, then check that the keyboard cable is connected properly at both ends.
mTurn off the Macintosh, then connect the keyboard cable to the other ADB port (marked with the V icon) on the keyboard. (You may have to unplug the mouse to do this.) If your keyboard cable is connected to your monitor, connect it to another ADB port on the monitor or directly to the computer’s ADB port (on the back of the computer). If typing still doesn’t work, the problem is most likely in the keyboard itself.
mIf you have access to another keyboard, try using it instead. (Turn off the computer before connecting it.)
mRestart the Macintosh with a different startup disk (such as the Disk Tools floppy disk or the Power Macintosh CD disc). If this solves the problem, reinstall system software on your startup disk.
If none of these procedures solves the problem, consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an
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