Dell 1000 owner manual ExpressCard Problems, Keyboard Problems, External Keyboard problems

X :\ I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E . T H E D E V I C E I S N O T R E A D Y — Insert a disk into the

drive and try again.

WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I C A L L Y L O W — The battery is running out of

charge. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer.

ExpressCard Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

C H E C K T H E E X P R E S S C A R D — Ensure that the ExpressCard is properly inserted into the connector.

E N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I N D O W S — Ensure that the card is

listed in the Device Manager. Click Start→ Control→ System→ Hardware→ Device Manager.

I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L - P R O V I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D — Contact Dell.

See "Contacting Dell" on page 139.

I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N E X P R E S S C A R D N O T P R O V I D E D B Y D E L L —

Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer.

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 H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E — 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.

Solving Problems

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