Troubleshooting - Lenovo ThinkPad Keyboard User Manual

window, select On Screen Displays. When the box before On Screen Displays is in grey, it means that
the USB keyboard follows the system default setting, you can change the system setting by clicking
Advanced OSD setting.
For more information about the Fn key combinations, refer to the Access Help information system that
comes with the ThinkPad computer.

Troubleshooting

This chapter contains troubleshooting information for the USB keyboard.
Problem: All or some of the Fn function key combinations or function keys do not work.
Solution: Read the following for solutions or explanations:
• Ensure that you have correctly installed the ThinkPad Keyboard Suite.
• Ensure that all the Fn function key combinations are functional on the keyboard of your ThinkPad
computer. There are software dependencies to get the most complete Fn key and hot key combination
support for your ThinkPad computer. You can get more detailed information about the Fn function key
combinations from the documentation that comes with your ThinkPad computer. You might need to
download the updated software components for your ThinkPad computer at:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
• The Fn function key combinations work with all the ThinkPad computers except ThinkPad SL series
notebook computers. Most of the Fn function key combinations do not work with ThinkPad SL series
notebook computers, Lenovo desktop computers, or computers from other manufacturers.
• It is normal if you found some of the Fn function key combinations act differently on different ThinkPad
computer models due to the differences of the applications installed on your notebook computers.
• Some function keys are not supported depending on your operating system and computer.
Problem: The TrackPoint cursor drifts when the computer is turned on or after the computer resumes
normal operation.
Solution: The cursor might drift when you are not using the TrackPoint during normal operation. This is
a normal feature of the TrackPoint and is not a defect. Cursor drifting might occur for several seconds
under the following conditions:
• The computer is turned on.
• The computer resumes normal operation.
• The TrackPoint pointing stick is kept pressed for a long time.
• The temperature changes.
To solve the problem, you can try reconnecting the USB keyboard or restart your computer.
Problem: I pressed a button once, but the computer responded as if I pressed it twice.
Solution: Depending on your operating system, adjust the keyboard repeat delay or repeat rate settings
by doing one of the following:
• For the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system:
1. Depending on your Start menu mode, click Start ➙ Control Panel or Start ➙ Settings ➙ Control
Panel
2. Depending on your Control Panel mode, click or double-click Keyboard.
3. Click the Speed tab.
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