Dell Precision T7400 (Late 2007) User Manual

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Quick Reference Guide

Windows Vista:

1

Click

Start

Control PanelHardware and Sound.

2

Click Device Manager.

If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.

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Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer.

Keyboard Problems

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide.

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• Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer.

• Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" in your User’s Guide),

reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer, and
then restart the computer.

• Ensure that the cable is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for bent or

broken pins. Straighten any bent pins.

• Remove any keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer.

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Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer, and

then try using the keyboard.

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See "Restoring Your Operating System"

in your User’s Guide.

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 up

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See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 26.

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