Ieee 1394 device problems, Keyboard problems, External keyboard problems – Dell Vostro 1700 (Early 2009) User Manual
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Troubleshooting
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IEEE 1394 Device Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
E
NSURE
THAT
THE
I E E E 1 3 9 4
DEVICE
IS
RECOGNIZED
BY
W
INDOWS
—
1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Device
Manager.
NOTE:
The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an
administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your
administrator to continue the desired action.
If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.
I
F
YOU
HAVE
PROBLEMS
WITH
A
D
ELL
-
PROVIDED
I E E E 1 3 9 4
DEVICE
—
Contact
Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on
page 195).
I
F
YOU
HAVE
PROBLEMS
WITH
AN
I E E E 1 3 9 4
DEVICE
NOT
PROVIDED
BY
D
ELL
—
Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell"
on page 195).
Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector
Keyboard Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTE:
Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell 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.
C
HECK
THE
KEYBOARD
CABLE
—
Shut down the computer, disconnect the
keyboard cable and check it for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable.
If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the
keyboard directly to the computer.