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External keyboard problems – Dell LATITUDE C510 User Manual

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Check the PC Card -

Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into the connector.

Ensure that the card is recognized by Windows® -

Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware (Unplug or Eject Hardware in Windows 2000)
icon in the taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed.

Run the PC Card diagnostics test -

See the documentation that came with the PC Card for instructions if a diagnostics test was
provided with the card.

If you have problems with a Dell-provided PC Card -

Contact Dell.

If you have problems with a PC Card not provided by Dell -

Contact the PC Card manufacturer.

External Keyboard Problems

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.

NOTE:

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the various checks.

Check the keyboard cable -

Shut down the computer. Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage. For PS/2
cables, check the cable connector for bent or broken pins. Firmly reconnect the cable.

If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to
the computer.

Check the external keyboard

Turn off the computer, wait 10 to 20 seconds, and turn it on again.

1.

Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the
boot routine.

2.

In Windows® XP, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories,
and click Notepad.

3.

In Windows 98 or Windows 2000, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to
Accessories, and click Notepad.

4.