Problems With The Display And Multimedia Devices - ThinkPad T430 User Manual

Solution: Make sure that the TrackPoint pointing device or touch pad is enabled in the UltraNav Device
Setting window.
Keyboard problems
Problem: All or some keys on the keyboard do not work.
Solution: If an external numeric keypad is connected:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Remove the external numeric keypad.
3. Turn on the computer and try using the keyboard again.
If the keyboard problem is resolved, carefully reconnect the external numeric keypad and the external
keyboard. Make sure that you have seated the connectors correctly.
If the problem persists, make sure that the correct device driver is installed.
1. Click Start ➙ Control Panel. Change the view of Control Panel from Category to Large icons or Small
icons.
2. Click Keyboard.
3. Select the Hardware tab. In the Device Properties pane, make sure that you see this message:
Device Status: This device is working properly.
If keys on the keyboard still do not work, have the computer serviced.
Problem: All or some keys on the external numeric keypad do not work.
Solution: Make sure that the external numeric keypad is correctly connected to the computer.

Problems with the display and multimedia devices

This topic includes the most common problems with displays and multimedia devices, including the
computer display, the external monitor, audio devices, and the optical drive.
Computer screen problems
Problem: The screen is blank.
Solution: Do the following:
• Press Fn+F7 to bring up the image.
Note: If you use the Fn+F7 key combination to apply a presentation scheme, press Fn+F7 at least three
times in three seconds, and the image is displayed on the computer screen.
• If you are using the ac power adapter, or using the battery and the battery status indicator is on (is
green), press Fn+F8 to make the screen brighter.
• If the sleep status indicator is on (is green), press Fn to resume from the sleep mode.
• If the problem persists, follow the solution for the following problem.
Note: If you are using the Windows 7 operating system, it does not support the presentation scheme.
Problem: The screen is unreadable or distorted.
Solution: Make sure that:
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