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Trackpad, Keyboard – Apple PowerBook (2400c) User Manual

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Trackpad

The pointer won’t move.

m A program may be doing some work. Wait a few moments and then

try again.

m A temporary software problem may have caused the computer to “freeze.”

See “The Computer Freezes or Displays a System Error Message” in the
section “Problems Working With Programs,” earlier in this chapter.

The pointer sticks or jumps when I use the trackpad.

m Make sure to use only one finger on the pad and that your finger is dry.

Keyboard

Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen.

m Make sure the program you’re using is set to accept text input. Usually you

need to set an insertion point or select some text before typing. If you’re
using a communications program, you may need to turn on the “local
echo” setting.

m Open the Easy Access control panel and make sure Slow Keys is

turned off.

m Open Key Caps in the Apple (K) menu and check whether the computer is

recognizing keyboard input. If so, the keys in the Key Caps window will
indicate when keys are pressed on the keyboard.

A key won’t stop repeating.

m Open Key Caps in the Apple (K) menu. If any keys in the window are

darkened, keys may be stuck down on your keyboard.

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