Touch Pad Problems; External Keyboard Problems; Unexpected Characters - Dell Inspiron 2100 Manual

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2100
Check the power cable connection—
firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the scanner is turned
on.
Check the scanner cable connection—
connected to the computer and to the scanner.
Unlock the scanner—
or button.
Reinstall the scanner driver—

Touch Pad Problems

Check the touch pad settings—
Control Panel (double-click Control Panel in Windows 2000), and then double-
click the Mouse icon. Try adjusting the settings.

External Keyboard Problems

Disconnect the keyboard cable—
keyboard cable and check the cable connector for bent or broken pins.

Unexpected Characters

Disable the numeric keypad—
keypad. Verify that the numbers lock light is not lit.
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Ensure that the scanner power cable is
Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab
See the scanner documentation for instructions.
Click the Start button, point to Settings, click
Shut down the computer. Disconnect the
Press the <Num Lk> key to disable the numeric
Ensure that the scanner cable is firmly