Dell Inspiron PP09L, Owner'S Manual

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Solving Problems
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PC Card Problems
External Keyboard Problems
NOTE:
When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional.
C
HECK THE
PC C
ARD
—
Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into
the connector.
E
NSURE THAT THE CARD IS RECOGNIZED BY
W
INDOWS®
—
Double-
click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that
the card is listed.
I
F YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A
D
ELL
-
PROVIDED
PC C
ARD
—
Contact Dell (see page 152).
I
F YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A
PC C
ARD NOT PROVIDED BY
D
ELL
—
Contact the PC Card manufacturer.
C HECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE —
Shut down the computer (see page 103).
Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage.
If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the
keyboard directly to the computer.
C
HECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD
1
Turn off 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.