Ieee 1394 Device Problems; Keyboard Problems; External Keyboard Problems - Dell Vostro 1500 Owner's Manual

IEEE 1394 Device Problems

CAUTION:
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
E N S U R E T H A T T H E
Windows XP
Click Start and click Control Panel.
1 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System→
System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager.
Windows Vista
1 Click Start
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
Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 193).
F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N
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Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer.
Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector.

Keyboard Problems

CAUTION:
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 192 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
keyboard cable and check it for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable.
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Troubleshooting
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
IEEE 1394 D E V I C E I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y
→ Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound.
D E L L
IEEE 1394
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Shut down the computer, disconnect the
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