Scanner Problems; Touch Pad Problems; External Keyboard Problems - Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100

Scanner Problems

Check the power cable connection—
power cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power
source and that the scanner is turned on.
Check the scanner cable connection—
cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner.
Unlock the scanner—
has a locking tab or button.
Reinstall the scanner driver—
for instructions.

Touch Pad Problems

Check the touch pad settings—
Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click the Mouse
icon. Try adjusting the settings.

External Keyboard Problems

HINT: If you connect an external PS/2 keyboard or keypad to the computer, the
numeric keypad on the integrated keyboard is disabled. If you connect an
external USB keyboard or keypad to the computer, the numeric keypad remains
enabled.
Disconnect the keyboard cable—
Disconnect the keyboard cable and check the cable connector for
bent or broken pins.
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Ensure that the scanner
Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it
See the scanner documentation
Click the Start button, point to
Shut down the computer.
Ensure that the scanner