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If the problem is...
Audio disc does not
automatically play when
inserted into CD or DVD
drive
Keyboard doesn't work or
only some keys work
Here's what to do...
Make sure you have enabled AutoPlay. To enable
AutoPlay, follow these steps:
1 From the Windows desktop, double-click the My
Computer icon.
2 In the My Computer window, double-click the Control
Panel folder.
3 In the Control Panel window, double-click the System
icon.
4 In the System Properties window, click the Device
Manager tab.
5 Double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM list item and
then double-click the listed CD-ROM option.
6 In the Properties window, click the Settings tab.
7 Under Options, click the Auto insert notification check
box to add a check to the box.
8 Click OK.
1 Make sure the keyboard cable is correctly and
securely connected to the keyboard port (not the
mouse port) on the back of the system unit.
The keyboard port has a grey label and this symbol
next to it:
2 Move your fingers across all of the keys. Make sure
no keys are stuck.
3 Make sure that you have not disabled keys like the
Rapid Access keys.
4 Make sure you are using a program that allows typing.
Some programs do not.
5 Turn off the system, wait 15 seconds, and then turn
the system on again.
If any of these problems continue after taking the actions
listed, run the diagnostics programs that came with your
computer. If you need service, see "HelpWare support and
services" on page 79.
Solving hardware problems
Troubleshooting
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