Maintenance & Service Guide

Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers

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Keyboard Solutions

Solving Minor Problems

Some minor problems and possible solutions are outlined here. If the problem appears related to a software application, check the documentation provided with the software.

Solving Keyboard/Numeric Keypad Problems

Some common causes and solutions for keyboard/numeric keypad problems are listed in the following table.

 

Solving Keyboard/Numeric Keypad Problems

 

Problem

Probable Cause

Solution(s)

Embedded numeric keypad on

Num Lock function is not

computer keyboard is disabled.

enabled.

Embedded numeric keypad is

External numeric keypad is

disabled and Num Lock

connected to the computer.

function is on.

 

Press the Shift+NumLk keys to enable the Num Lock function and embedded numeric keypad. The Num Lock icon on the status panel turns on.

Disconnect the external numeric keypad from the computer.

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