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hp workstation xw4100 service and technical reference guide
system diagnostics and troubleshooting
5.6.8 solving keyboard and mouse problems
solving keyboard problems
problem
cause
solution
Keyboard commands and
typing are not recognized
by the workstation.
Keyboard connector
is not properly
connected.
1. Turn off the workstation.
2. Reconnect the keyboard to the
back of the workstation and restart
the workstation.
Program in use has
stopped responding
to commands.
Shut down the workstation using
the mouse and then restart the
workstation.
Keyboard needs
repairs.
Replace the keyboard.
Workstation is in
standby mode.
Press the power button to resume from
standby mode.
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When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not hold down the power button for
more than four seconds. Otherwise, the workstation will shut down and you will lose
your data.
Cursor will not move using
the arrow keys on the
keypad.
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.
Mouse does not respond to
movement or is too slow.
Mouse connector is
not properly plugged
into the back of the
workstation.
1. Shut down the workstation using
the keyboard.
2. Plug the mouse connector into the
back of the workstation (or the
keyboard) and restart the
workstation.
Program in use has
stopped responding
to commands.
Shut down the workstation using the
keyboard and then restart the
workstation.
Mouse needs repairs.
Replace the mouse.
Workstation is in
standby mode.
Press the power button to resume from
standby mode.
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When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not hold down the power button for
more than four seconds. Otherwise, the workstation will shut down and you will lose
your data.
Mouse will only move
vertically or horizontally,
or movement is jerky.
Mouse roller ball is
dirty.
Remove roller ball cover from the
bottom of the mouse and clean it.
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