Keyboard Problems - Toshiba 8100 User Manual

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Keyboard problems

If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the
problem may be related to the keyboard itself.
The keyboard produces unexpected characters.
A keypad overlay may be on. If the numlock light or cursor
control mode light is on, press
off the cursor control mode light or
turn off the numlock light.
If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off,
make sure the software you are using is not remapping the
keyboard. Refer to the software documentation and check that the
program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys.
You've connected an external keyboard and Windows
displays one or more keyboard error messages.
The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible
with the computer. Try using a different make of keyboard.
Nothing happens when you press the keys on the external
keyboard.
You may have plugged the external PS/2 keyboard in while the
computer was turned on. Click Start, Shut Down, and Restart
the computer using the AccuPoint II on the internal keyboard.
The computer will restart and recognize the device.
The keyboard locks and the computer will not restart.
Make sure the power is on and press the reset button.
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