Keyboard And Mouse Problems - Alienware Area-51 m5500 User Manual

Keyboard and Mouse Problems

The built-in touchpad performs erratically -
Make sure there is no excess perspiration or humidity on
your hand when using the touchpad. Keep the surface of the
touchpad clean and dry.
Do not rest your palm or wrist on the surface of the
touchpad while typing or using the touchpad.
The built-in keyboard accepts no input -
If you are connecting an external keyboard to the system,
the built-in keyboard may not work.
Try restarting the system.
The characters on the screen repeat while I type.
You may be holding the keys down too long while you're
typing.
Keep the keyboard clean. Dust and dirt under the keys
could cause them to stick.
Configure the keyboard to wait longer before the auto
repeat feature starts. To adjust this feature, Go to [Start >
Settings > Control Panel] and double-click the keyboard icon. A
dialogue box shows up with the adjustable settings for the
keyboard.
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