Dell M1330 - XPS - Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting
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4
From the Windows desktop, click Start
→
All Programs
→
Accessories
→
Notepad .
5
Type some characters on the internal keyboard and verify that they appear
on the display.
If the characters appear now, but did not with the external keyboard, you
may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell
(see "Contacting
Dell" on page 164).
R UN THE KEYBOARD DIAGNOSTICS TESTS —
Run the PC-AT Compatible
Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87). If
the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Contacting
Dell" on page 164).
Unexpected characters
D ISABLE THE NUMERIC KEYPAD —
Press <Num Lk> to disable the numeric
keypad if numbers are displayed instead of letters. Verify that the numbers
lock light is not lit.
Lockups and Software Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
The computer does not start
C HECK THE AC ADAPTER —
Ensure that the AC adapter is firmly connected to
the computer and to the electrical outlet.
The computer stops responding
NOTICE:
You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system
shutdown.
T
URN THE COMPUTER OFF
—
If you are unable to get a response by pressing a
key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button
for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your
computer.
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