HP Dc7100 Troubleshooting Guide - Page 44

Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems

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Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics 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. Solving Keyboard Problems Problem Cause Solution Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer. Keyboard connector is not properly connected. 1. On the Windows Desktop, click Start. 2. Click Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog box is displayed. 3. Select Shut down. 4. 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. Ä 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 your data. Cursor will not move using the arrow keys on the keypad. 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. 2-28 www.hp.com Troubleshooting Guide

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Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
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.
Solving Keyboard Problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
Keyboard commands and
typing are not recognized
by the computer.
Keyboard connector
is not properly
connected.
1. On the Windows Desktop,
click
Start
.
2. Click
Shut Down
. The
Shut
Down Windows
dialog box
is displayed.
3. Select
Shut down
.
4. 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.
Ä
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 your data.
Cursor will not move using
the arrow keys on the
keypad.
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.