Dell T8243, DHP manual Keyboard Problems, Lockups and Software Problems, Computer does not start up

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E N S U R E T H A T T H E IEEE 1394 D E V I C E I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I N D O W S — 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2 Click Printers and Other Hardware.

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 IEEE 1394 D E V I C E — Contact Dell (see page 108).
I F	Y O U	H A V E	P R O B L E M S	W I T H	A	N O N - D E L L IEEE 1394 D E V I C E — Contact the manufacturer of the

IEEE 1394 device.

Keyboard Problems

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

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

•Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer.

•Reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer.

•Check the cable connector for damaged or frayed cables.

•Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer.

TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D — Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer, and try using the keyboard.

R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R — See page 49.

Lockups and Software Problems

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

The computer does not start up

C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S — See page 43.

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