Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference
Keyboard and Mouse Problems
The built-in touch pad performs erratically
• Make sure there is no excess perspiration or humidity on your hand when
using the touch pad. Keep the surface of the touch pad clean and dry.
• Do not rest your palm or wrist on the surface of the touch pad while typing or
using the touch pad.
The built-in keyboard accepts no input
• If you are connecting an external keyboard to the system, the built-in
keyboard may not work.
• Try restarting the system.
The characters on the screen repeat when I type
• You may be holding the keys down too long while you’re typing.
• Keep the keyboard clean. Dust and dirt under the keys could cause them to
stick.
• Configure the keyboard to wait longer before the auto repeat feature starts.
To adjust this feature, go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel] and double-click
the Keyboard icon. A dialogue box shows up with the adjustable settings for
the keyboard.
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