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Keyboard
Operation
Problem Possible Cause - Solution
Unwelcome numbers
appear when typing.
If the LED is lit, then Num Lock is turned ON. Check that Padlock mode is not enabled
(see “Numeric Keypad” on page 2 - 15).
Problem Possible Cause - Solution
The system freezes or
the screen goes dark.
The system’s power saving features have timed-out. Use the AC adapter, press the sleep
(Fn + Esc) key combination, or press the power button if no LEDs are lit.
The system never goes
into a power saving
mode.
Power Options features are not enabled. Go to the Windows Power Options menu and
enable the features you prefer (see “Power Options” on page 3 - 14). Make sure you
have enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel.
Other Keyboards
If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change, you can use any standard USB keyboard. The
system will detect and enable it automatically. However special functions/hot keys unique to the system’s regular
keyboard may not work.