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Keyboard Problems, External Keyboard problems

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Windows Vista 1 Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L - P R O V I D E D I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 192). IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 192). Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector. Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 191 as you perform the various checks. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - Shut down the computer, disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and then turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. Troubleshooting 125

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Troubleshooting
125
Windows Vista
1
Click
Start
Control Panel
Hardware and Sound
.
2
Click
Device Manager.
If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.
I
F
YOU
HAVE
PROBLEMS
WITH
A
D
ELL
-
PROVIDED
IEEE 1394
DEVICE
Contact
Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer
(see "Contacting Dell" on page 192).
I
F
YOU
HAVE
PROBLEMS
WITH
AN
IEEE 1394
DEVICE
NOT
PROVIDED
BY
D
ELL
Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer
(see "Contacting Dell" on
page 192).
Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector.
Keyboard Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 191 as you perform the various
checks.
NOTE:
Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the
system setup program. When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated
keyboard remains fully functional.
External Keyboard problems
NOTE:
When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains
fully functional.
C
HECK
THE
KEYBOARD
CABLE
Shut down the computer, disconnect the
keyboard cable and check it for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable.
If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the
keyboard directly to the computer.
C
HECK
THE
EXTERNAL
KEYBOARD
1
Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and then turn it on again.
2
Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard
blink during the boot routine.