Keyboard Problems; External Keyboard Problems - Dell 5160 Owner's Manual

E N S U R E T H A T T H E
1
Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2 Click Printers and Other Hardware.
If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.
I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A
I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N
Contact Dell (see page 101) or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer.

Keyboard Problems

CAUTION:
Product Information Guide.
NOTE:
Use the integrated keyboard when working in MS-DOS
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.
H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E
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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
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 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.
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Solving Problems
IEEE 1394 D E V I C E I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y
D E L L - P R O V I D E D
IEEE 1394
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
— Shut down the computer. Disconnect the keyboard cable and check
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W I N D O W S —
IEEE 1394 D E V I C E —
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mode or when running the Dell
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