Specifications
Table Of Contents
- Product Features
- Activating and Customizing the Software
- Computer Setup (F10) Utility
- Illustrated parts catalog
- Serial ATA (SATA) Drive Guidelines and Features
- Routine Care and Disassembly Preparation
- Removal and Replacement Procedures – Microtower (MT) Chassis
- Removal and Replacement Procedures – Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
- Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
- Safety and Comfort
- Before You Call for Technical Support
- Helpful Hints
- Solving General Problems
- Solving Power Problems
- Solving Hard Drive Problems
- Solving Media Card Reader Problems
- Solving Display Problems
- Solving Audio Problems
- Solving Printer Problems
- Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
- Solving Hardware Installation Problems
- Solving Network Problems
- Solving Memory Problems
- Solving Processor Problems
- Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
- Solving USB Flash Drive Problems
- Solving Front Panel Component Problems
- Solving Internet Access Problems
- Solving Software Problems
- Contacting Customer Support
- HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
- Backup and Recovery
- Power Cord Set Requirements
- POST Error Messages
- Password Security and Resetting CMOS
- Specifications
- Index

Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
If you encounter keyboard or mouse problems, see the documentation that came with the equipment
and to the common causes and solutions listed in the following table.
Table A-8 Solving Keyboard Problems
A wireless keyboard/mouse is not working correctly. Symptoms include lagging mouse movement, jumpy mouse/
keyboard, or no function of mouse/keyboard and external drive.
Cause Solution
If your computer is equipped with USB 3.0 ports, connected
USB 3.0 devices can interfere with the wireless keyboard
USB receiver.
Connect the wireless keyboard USB receiver to a USB 2.0
port that is separated from ports with USB 3.0 devices. If you
still experience interference, you may have to place the
connectors farther apart using an external USB hub.
Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer.
Cause Solution
Keyboard connector is not properly connected. Shut down the computer, reconnect the keyboard to the back
of the computer, and then restart the computer.
Program in use has stopped responding to commands. Shut down your computer using the mouse and then restart
the computer.
Keyboard needs repairs. See the Worldwide Limited Warranty for terms and
conditions.
Computer is in Sleep state. Press the power button to resume from Sleep state.
CAUTION: When attempting to resume from Sleep date,
do not hold down the power button for more than four
seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you
will lose any unsaved data.
Cursor will not move using the arrow keys on the keypad.
Cause Solution
The Num Lock key is on. Press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock light should be off if
you want to use the arrow keys on the keypad. You can
disable or enable the Num Lock key in Computer Setup at
Advanced > Device Options.
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