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Ieee 1394 device problems, Keyboard problems, External keyboard problems – Dell Inspiron 630m User Manual

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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 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

Contact Dell or the

IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 145.

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 145.

E

NSURE

THAT

THE

I E E E 1 3 9 4

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, 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→ Accessories, and

then 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.

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