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    aspire 3630 external keyboard problems

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by janasshe, Sep 20, 2008.

  1. janasshe

    janasshe Newbie

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    just bought a keyboard for acer aspire 3630 due to rsi - laptop appears to 'install' keyboard (no driver just plug in usb and use apparently) but then i cant actually type - it works fine on the desktop - im also using a usb mouse
    thanks for replies
     
    janasshe, Sep 20, 2008
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    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    did you try it in one of your other USB ports? (swap it with the mouse and see if it works)
     
    naton, Sep 20, 2008
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    janasshe Newbie

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    yes tried all three usb ports - mouse working ok and it works fine on my daughters desktop when plugged into the hub!
     
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    ive also had minor problems with my projector - the usual (full)images dont come up when i press the hot keys to select which option to run the screen/projector in just 3 empty boxes - could this be linked?
    thanks
     
    janasshe, Sep 20, 2008
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