Keyboard And Pointing Device Problems - Compaq Notebook Series Troubleshooting Manual

Problems and Solutions
PC Card Problems
Problem
Notebook beeps twice
when a storage PC
Card is inserted, but the
PC Card does not work.

Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems

Problem
Cursor will not respond
or jumps to a different
location while you are
typing.
Pointing stick cursor
continues to move or is
difficult to control.
Typing keys results in
numbers instead of
letters.
Embedded numeric
keypad doesn't work.
Hotkeys do not work on
an external keyboard.
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Possible Cause
The storage PC Card is
not formatted.
Possible Cause
TouchPad needs to be
cleaned.
TouchPad sensitivity
settings may need
adjustment.
Routine cursor drift.
The embedded numeric
keypad is enabled.
The embedded numeric
keypad is not enabled.
Hotkeys commands are
implemented differently
on an external
keyboard.
Solution
Verify or change the
drive letter assignment.
For instructions, refer to
your operating system
documentation.
To format a PC Card,
refer to the
documentation included
with the card.
Solution
Wipe the TouchPad with
a damp cloth and wipe
it dry.
Refer to the Hardware
Guide on this CD to set
preferences for the
TouchPad.
Stop using the pointing
stick for a few seconds,
and the cursor will
stabilize.
Fn+num lk
Toggle
disable the embedded
numeric keypad.
Fn+num lk
Toggle
enable the embedded
numeric keypad.
Refer to the keyboard
information in the
Hardware Guide on
this CD for details.
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