Pc card problems, External keyboard problems, Pc card problems external keyboard problems – Dell Inspiron XPS User 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
—
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.