Unexpected Characters - Dell Inspiron 600m Owner's Manual

C H E C K T H E E X T E R N A L K E Y B O A R D
1
Turn off the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again.
2
Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink
during the boot routine.
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3
From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point
to Accessories, and click Notepad.
4
Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the
display.
If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard.
T O V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O B L E M I S W I T H T H E E X T E R N A L K E Y B O A R D
C H E C K T H E I N T E G R A T E D K E Y B O A R D
1
Turn off the computer.
2
Disconnect the external keyboard.
3
Turn on the computer.
4
From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point
to Accessories, and click Notepad.
5
Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the
display.
If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a
defective external keyboard. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 139).

Unexpected Characters

D I S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C K E Y P A D
Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are displayed instead
of letters. Verify that the numbers lock light is not lit.
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U s in g t h e Keyb oa rd a nd To uc h Pad
NOTE: When you attach
an external keyboard, the
integrated keyboard
remains fully functional.
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