Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems, Select Shut Down | HP dx7300

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 2-9Solving 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 Vista 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.

Wireless device error.	1.	Check the software, if available, for device status.
	2.	Check/replace device batteries.
	3.	Reset receiver and keyboard.

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.

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Contents

Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Iii Iv About This Book Table of contents Appendix B Password Security and Resetting Cmos Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight Diagnostics Survey Tab Test Tab Log Tab Protecting the Software Select a language and click DownloadProtecting the Software HP Backup and Recovery Manager Safety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical Support Safety and Comfort Helpful Hints Helpful Hints Solving General Problems 1Solving General ProblemsComputer date and time display is incorrect Cause Solution Solving General Problems There is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause SolutionCannot remove computer cover or access panel Cause Solution Poor performance is experienced Cause Solution Run Windows XP or Start Accessories Run Cause Solution Hard drive LED does not turn on green then Solving Power Problems 2Solving Power ProblemsPower supply shuts down intermittently Cause Solution Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette Problems3Solving Diskette Problems Cannot format diskette Cause Solution Problem has occurred with a disk transaction Cause SolutionDiskette drive cannot read a diskette Cause Solution Invalid system disk message is displayed Cause Solution Storage Boot Order BootSecurity Password Options Storage Storage Options Removable Media Solving Hard Drive Problems 4Solving Hard Drive ProblemsHard drive error occurs Cause Solution Disk transaction problem Cause Solution Solving Hard Drive Problems Nonsystem disk/NTLDR missing message Cause SolutionComputer will not boot from hard drive Cause Solution Computer seems to be locked up Cause Solution Again Solving Media Card Reader Problems Solving Media Card Reader Problems5Solving Media Card Reader Problems Can not write to the media card Cause Solution Enww Solving Display Problems Solving Display Problems6Solving Display Problems Blank screen no video Cause Solution Dim characters Cause Solution Image is not centered Cause Solution Out of Range displays on screen Cause Solution Certain typed symbols do not appear correct Cause Solution Solving Audio Problems Solving Audio Problems7Solving Audio Problems Sound cuts in and out Cause Solution Sound from headphones is not clear or muffled Cause Solution Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems8Solving Printer Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems 9Solving Keyboard ProblemsSelect Shut Down Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems 10Solving Mouse Problems Solving Hardware Installation Problems 11Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsComputer will not start Cause Solution Solving Hardware Installation Problems Goes awayOnce bad card is identified, remove and replace bad Option card Solving Network Problems 12Solving Network ProblemsWake-on-LAN feature is not functioning Cause Solution Solving Network Problems Network status link light never flashes Cause SolutionDiagnostics reports a failure Cause Solution New network card will not boot Cause Solution Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory Problems13Solving Memory Problems Out of memory error Cause Solution Insufficient memory error during operation Cause Solution Solving Processor Problems Solving Processor Problems14Solving Processor Problems Some fans only operate when needed Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems 15Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsMode in Security Password Options Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Movie will not play in the DVD drive Cause SolutionCannot eject compact disc tray-load unit Cause Solution Enww Solving Drive Key Problems Solving Drive Key Problems16Solving Drive Key Problems USB Drive Key not found identified Cause Solution Solving Front Panel Component Problems 17Solving Front Panel Component Problems Solving Internet Access Problems Solving Internet Access Problems18Solving Internet Access Problems Unable to connect to the Internet Cause Solution Click on System and Maintenance Double-clickAgere Systems PCI-SV92PP SoftModem Solving Software Problems Solving Software Problems19Solving Software Problems Contacting Customer Support Post Error Messages Appendix a Post Error Messages Post Numeric Codes and Text MessagesTable A-1Numeric Codes and Text Messages Control panel message Description Recommended action On the Documentation and Diagnostics CD Post Numeric Codes and Text Messages Advanced Onboard Devices Control panel message Description Under Storage DPS Self-test Sata Enww Keyboard failure while Network Server Mode Table A-2Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Check that both power supply cables are Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Clearing and Resetting the Cmos Using Computer Setup to Reset Cmos Locate, press, and hold the Cmos button in for five seconds Figure B-1 Cmos button Drive Protection System DPS Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup Select Storage DPS Self-Test Index