Unexpected Characters; Lockups And Software Problems; The Computer Does Not Start Up - Dell Inspiron 6000 PP12L Owner's Manual

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Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again.
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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 All Programs→ 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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Shut down the computer.
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Disconnect the external keyboard.
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Turn on the computer.
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From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and click
Notepad.
5
Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display.
If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external
keyboard. Contact Dell. See "FCC Notices (U.S. Only)" on page 102.

Unexpected characters

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displayed instead of letters. Verify that the numbers lock light is not lit.

Lockups and Software Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.

The computer does not start up

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— Press <Num Lk> to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are
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