Mouse And Keyboard Problems - DEC 600s Owner's Manual

Mouse and Keyboard Problems

Pointer Missing If the mouse or optional tablet pointer does not appear on the
from Screen screen, or if the monitor does not respond to your pointing device
commands, see Table 13–16.
Table 13–16 Mouse Problems
Possible Cause
mistake, and system pointer
mode is off.
Pointing device cable is
installed incorrectly or is
loose.
The system is in console
mode. No pointer appears on
the screen.
Faulty pointing device.
Keyboard Keys If you are having trouble with the keys on your keyboard, see
Not Working Table 13–17.
Table 13–17 Keyboard Problems
Possible Cause
Hold Screen key is active.
Keyboard cable is loose or not
connected.
Keyboard has failed.
Ctrl/F3 was pressed by
Mouse and Keyboard Problems
Corrective Action
Press Ctrl/F3 again to restart the
pointer mode.
Turn off the system unit. Unplug
and then replug the keyboard/mouse
extension cable as Chapter 3 describes.
Turn on the system unit again.
Change the system to operating system
boot
level by entering at the console
prompt ( >>> ).
Contact your Digital service
representative to replace the device.
Corrective Action
If the Hold screen light is on, press
the Hold Screen key to release hold on
screen.
Check the keyboard cable at both ends.
Replace the keyboard. If the problem
persists, contact your Digital service
representative.
Identifying a Problem 13–23