Keyboard Problems; External Keyboard Problems - Dell Inspiron 1000 Owner's Manual

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essential file. Remove and then reinstall the program.
1
Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2
Click Add or Remove Programs.
3
Select the program you want to remove.
4
Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen.
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See the program documentation for installation instructions.
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and try again.

Keyboard Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTE:
Use the integrated keyboard when working in MS-DOS
Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated
keyboard remains fully functional.

External Keyboard Problems

NOTE:
When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional.
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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.
C H E C K T H E E X T E R N A L K E Y B O A R D
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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 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.
— The program that you are trying to open is missing an
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— Shut down the computer. Disconnect the keyboard cable and check
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— Insert a disk into the drive
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