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These testing steps determine if the laptop keyboard, trackpad, and mouse buttons are functioning properly. <br> | These testing steps determine if the laptop keyboard, trackpad, and mouse buttons are functioning properly. <br> | ||
☐ Boot to the network menu. Refer to the Laptop Evaluation guide if you need help with this step. <br> | ☐ Boot to the network menu. Refer to the Laptop Evaluation guide if you need help with this step. <br> | ||
| − | ☐ Select | + | ☐ Select Laptop Build >> '''Keyboard and Mouse Testing''' from the Network Menu list. <br> |
☐ Test the Keyboard | ☐ Test the Keyboard | ||
*Select '''Settings''' and switch the keyboard layout to '''Laptop Keyboard Layout'''. Hit '''OK'''. | *Select '''Settings''' and switch the keyboard layout to '''Laptop Keyboard Layout'''. Hit '''OK'''. | ||
*Press each key to test, you should see the color change on the screen. If a key does not change color, make a note and finish testing the other keys. | *Press each key to test, you should see the color change on the screen. If a key does not change color, make a note and finish testing the other keys. | ||
| + | *For some laptop keys, you may need to use the Function (Fn) key in combination with another key, i.e. Fn+ScrLk for PrtSc. | ||
☐ Test the trackpad, mouse buttons and pointing stick. | ☐ Test the trackpad, mouse buttons and pointing stick. | ||
*Switch to '''Mouse''' to test the trackpad functions. | *Switch to '''Mouse''' to test the trackpad functions. | ||
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*If you have multiple mouse buttons on the keyboard/trackpad, hit '''Reset''' to test the second set. | *If you have multiple mouse buttons on the keyboard/trackpad, hit '''Reset''' to test the second set. | ||
*Be sure to test the keyboard pointing stick, if there is one. It will look like a big colored dot in the middle of the keyboard. <br> | *Be sure to test the keyboard pointing stick, if there is one. It will look like a big colored dot in the middle of the keyboard. <br> | ||
| − | ☐ Hit '''Quit''' to exit the program once testing is finished. If you have to swap in a new keyboard or button, make sure to repeat the above steps. <br> | + | ☐ Hit '''Quit''' to exit the program once testing is finished, and restart. If you have to swap in a new keyboard or button, make sure to repeat the above steps. <br> |
'''What to do if something doesn't work''' | '''What to do if something doesn't work''' | ||
*If any keys are non-functional, consult with your instructor. They may have you clean the keyboard, replace some keys, or replace the whole keyboard. | *If any keys are non-functional, consult with your instructor. They may have you clean the keyboard, replace some keys, or replace the whole keyboard. | ||
*If the trackpad or mouse buttons are finicky or non-functional, consult with your instructor. | *If the trackpad or mouse buttons are finicky or non-functional, consult with your instructor. | ||
[[Category:Laptops]] | [[Category:Laptops]] | ||
Revision as of 17:03, 28 December 2012
These testing steps determine if the laptop keyboard, trackpad, and mouse buttons are functioning properly.
☐ Boot to the network menu. Refer to the Laptop Evaluation guide if you need help with this step.
☐ Select Laptop Build >> Keyboard and Mouse Testing from the Network Menu list.
☐ Test the Keyboard
- Select Settings and switch the keyboard layout to Laptop Keyboard Layout. Hit OK.
- Press each key to test, you should see the color change on the screen. If a key does not change color, make a note and finish testing the other keys.
- For some laptop keys, you may need to use the Function (Fn) key in combination with another key, i.e. Fn+ScrLk for PrtSc.
☐ Test the trackpad, mouse buttons and pointing stick.
- Switch to Mouse to test the trackpad functions.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to test the trackpad and mouse buttons.
- Scrolling functions may not be available, as drivers run by the operating system are needed.
- If you have multiple mouse buttons on the keyboard/trackpad, hit Reset to test the second set.
- Be sure to test the keyboard pointing stick, if there is one. It will look like a big colored dot in the middle of the keyboard.
☐ Hit Quit to exit the program once testing is finished, and restart. If you have to swap in a new keyboard or button, make sure to repeat the above steps.
What to do if something doesn't work
- If any keys are non-functional, consult with your instructor. They may have you clean the keyboard, replace some keys, or replace the whole keyboard.
- If the trackpad or mouse buttons are finicky or non-functional, consult with your instructor.