Dell Inspiron 5160 - Manual (Page 62)

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Solving Problems
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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 working in MS-DOS
®
mode or 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.
E NSURE THAT THE I E E E 1 3 9 4 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY W INDOWS —
1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2 Click Printers and Other Hardware.
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 —
I F YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN I E E E 1 3 9 4 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY D ELL —
Contact Dell (see page 101) or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer.
C HECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE — Shut down the computer. Disconnect the keyboard cable and check
it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.
If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to the
computer.
C HECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD —
1 Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again.
2 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 Programs, point to 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.