Lenovo 567, 569, 568, 606 manual Monitor problems, Wireless keyboard does not work

Action: Erratic movement of the mouse pointer is generally caused by a buildup of dirt, oils, and other contaminants on the ball inside the mouse. Clean the mouse. See “Optical mouse” on page 81 for instructions.

The wireless keyboard does not work

Symptom: The wireless keyboard does not work.

Action: If the Transceiver Communications LED is on and the wireless Keyboard does not work, restart your computer. If restarting your computer does not solve the problem, verify that the following conditions are met:

•The batteries are properly installed.

•The batteries still retain their current.

•The wireless Keyboard is located less than ten meters away from the transceiver.

•The transceiver is fully installed.

Action: If the Transceiver Communications LED is not on, reconnect the transceiver and the keyboard.

Monitor problems

Note: Many monitors have status-indicator lights and built-in controls for adjusting brightness, contrast, width, height, and other picture adjustments. However, the controls vary from monitor type to monitor type. For information about the status lights and using the controls, refer to the documentation that comes with your monitor.

Select your symptom from the following list:

•“Wrong characters appear on the screen” on page 91

•“The monitor works when you turn on the computer, but goes blank after some period of computer inactivity” on page 91

•“The monitor works when you turn on the computer, but goes blank when you start some application programs” on page 92

•“The image appears to be flickering” on page 92

•“The image is discolored” on page 92

Wrong characters appear on the screen

Symptom: Wrong characters appear on the screen.

Action: Have the computer serviced. For details, see Chapter 12 “Getting information, help, and service” on page 101.

The monitor works when you turn on the computer, but goes blank after some period of computer inactivity

Symptom: The monitor works when you turn on the computer, but goes blank after some period of computer inactivity.

Action: The computer is probably set for energy savings with the power-management feature. If the power-management feature is enabled, disabling it or changing the settings might solve the problem.

If these actions do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program. If you need technical assistance, see Chapter 12 “Getting information, help, and service” on page 101.

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