Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
If you encounter keyboard or mouse problems, see the documentation that came with the equipment
and the common causes and solutions listed in the following table.
Table 2-8
Solving Keyboard Problems
Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer.
Cause
Solution
Keyboard connector is not properly connected.
1.
On the Windows XP Desktop, click
Start
>
Shut Down
.
On the Windows Vista Desktop, click
Start
, click the
arrow on the lower right corner of the Start menu, then
select
Shut Down
.
2.
After the shutdown is complete, reconnect the keyboard
to the back of the computer and restart the computer.
Program in use has stopped responding to commands.
Shut down your computer using the mouse and then restart
the computer.
Keyboard needs repairs.
See the Worldwide Limited Warranty for terms and conditions.
Computer is in
standby
mode.
Press the power button to resume from
standby
mode.
CAUTION:
When attempting to resume from
standby
mode,
do not hold down the power button for more than four seconds.
Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you will lose any
unsaved data.
Cursor will not move using the arrow keys on the keypad.
Cause
Solution
The
Num Lock
key may be on.
Press the
Num Lock
key. The Num Lock light should not be on
if you want to use the
arrow
keys. The
Num Lock
key can be
disabled (or enabled) in Computer Setup.
Table 2-9
Solving Mouse Problems
Mouse does not respond to movement or is too slow.
Cause
Solution
Mouse connector is not properly plugged into the back of the
computer.
Shut down the computer using the keyboard.
1.
Press the
Ctrl
and
Esc
keys at the same time (or press
the
Windows logo
key) to display the
Start
menu.
2.
Use the
arrow
keys to select
Shut Down
and then press
the
Enter
key.
3.
After the shutdown is complete, plug the mouse
connector into the back of the computer (or the keyboard)
and restart.
Program in use has stopped responding to commands.
Shut down the computer using the keyboard then restart the
computer.
Mouse may need cleaning.
Remove the roller ball cover on the mouse and clean the
internal components.
Mouse may need repair.
See the Worldwide Limited Warranty for terms and conditions.
Computer is in
standby
mode.
Press the power button to resume from
standby
mode.
ENWW
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