Dell PP22L manual Keyboard Problems, External Keyboard problems, 125

Windows Vista

1Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound.

2Click Device Manager.

If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.

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 IEEE 1394 D E V I C E — Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 192).

I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N IEEE 1394 D E V I C E N O T P R O V I D E D B Y D E L L —

Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 192).

Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector.

Keyboard Problems

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

Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 191 as you perform the various checks.

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, then firmly reconnect the cable.

If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer.

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

1Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and then turn it on again.

2Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine.

Troubleshooting

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