USER’S MANUAL
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Keyboard and Pointing Device (Mouse) Problems
The built-in keyboard accepts no input -
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This notebook is designed to use only one keyboard at
once time. If you are connecting an external keyboard to
the system, the built-in keyboard may not work.
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Try restarting the system.
The built-in touch pad does not work -
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Make sure the internal PS/2 port (pointing device) is
enabled (or set to Auto Detect) in the BIOS Setup. Go to
Section 2
BIOS Setup
for details on how to enable the
PS/2 mouse.
The built-in touch pad performs erratically -
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Make sure there is no excess perspiration or humidity on
your hand when using the touch pad. Keep the surface
of the touch pad clean and dry.
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Do not rest your palm or wrist on the surface of the
touch pad while typing or using the touch pad.
The characters on the screen repeat while I type.
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You may be holding the keys down too long while you’re
typing.
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Keep the keyboard clean. Dust and dirt under the keys
could cause them to stick.
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Configure the keyboard to wait longer before the auto
repeat feature starts. To adjust this feature, Go to [Start
> Settings > Control Panel], and double-click on the
Keyboard icon. A dialogue box shows up with the
adjustable settings for t he keyboard.
