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PC Card Problems
External Keyboard Problems
NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional.
CHECK THE PC CARD — Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into
the connector.
ENSURE THAT THE CARD IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS
®
— Double-
click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that
the card is listed.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED PC CARD —
Contact Dell (see page 152).
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A PC CARD NOT PROVIDED BY
D
ELL — Contact the PC Card manufacturer.
CHECK 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.
CHECK 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.