Unexpected Characters; Lockups And Software Problems - Dell Inspiron 9300 Owner's Manual

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it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.
If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to the
computer.
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1
Shut down 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.
3
From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs→ 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
K E Y B O A R D
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1
Shut down 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→ 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 108.

Unexpected characters

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displayed instead of letters. Verify that the numbers lock light is not lit.

Lockups and Software Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
— Shut down the computer. Disconnect the keyboard cable and check
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— Press <Num Lk> to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are
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