HP 8300e D8C26UTABA Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems, 9Solving Keyboard Problems, Shut Down

Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems

If you encounter keyboard or mouse problems, see the documentation that came with the equipment and to the common causes and solutions listed in the following table.

Table 10-9Solving Keyboard Problems

Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer.

Cause	Solution
Keyboard connector is not properly connected.	1. On the Windows XP Desktop, click Start > Shut Down.
	On the Windows 7 Desktop, click Start, click the arrow
	on the lower right corner of the Start menu, then select
	Shut Down.
	2. After the shutdown is complete, reconnect the keyboard
	to the back of the computer and restart the computer.
Program in use has stopped responding to commands.	Shut down your computer using the mouse and then restart
	the computer.
Keyboard needs repairs.	See the Worldwide Limited Warranty for terms and
	conditions.
Computer is in standby mode.	Press the power button to resume from standby mode.
	CAUTION: When attempting to resume from standby
	mode, do not hold down the power button for more than four
	seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you
	will lose any unsaved data.
Cursor will not move using the arrow keys on the keypad.
Cause	Solution

The Num Lock key may be on.

Press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock light should not be on if you want to use the arrow keys. The Num Lock key can be disabled (or enabled) in Computer Setup.

Table 10-10Solving Mouse Problems

Mouse does not respond to movement or is too slow.

Cause Solution

Mouse connector is not properly plugged into the back of the computer.

Shut down the computer using the keyboard.

1.Press the Ctrl and Esc keys at the same time (or press the Windows logo key) to display the Start menu.

2.Use the arrow keys to select Shut Down and then press the Enter key.

3.After the shutdown is complete, plug the mouse connector into the back of the computer (or the keyboard) and restart.

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