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Web-cam and Digital camera

Problem Digital camera does not switch on. Remedy Check for batteries in the camera. Check whether the batteries are charged fully. Connect the digital camera to the power adapter and confirm whether it switches on. If it switches on, allow the batteries to get charged and again check by switching off the main power supply. Replace the batteries if necessary. Problem Captured image (web cam) clarity is not good. Remedy Check whether the driver is properly installed. Check for proper display settings. Check the lens settings in the web cam. Adjust the lens system to show a better image on the screen. Use the calibration software to improve the clarity of the image.

Joystick and scanner

Problem Joystick movement is not smooth. Remedy Check whether the joystick is connected properly. Check whether the joystick driver is installed. Use the joystick calibration software to calibrate x, y and z-axis movements. Joystick will work smoothly after calibration. Problem The joystick cannot be used, after installing a new sound card. Remedy Check the device property page of the joystick. Check the device property page of the sound card. Check whether there is any resource conflict. Change the conflicting resource settings. Both the joystick and sound card will function normally after changing the resource settings. Problem The scanner is not providing clear images. Remedy Check whether the scanner driver is corrupt. In case of a corrupt driver, install from the vendor CD. Use the scanner software to calibrate the light source and the mechanical system of the scanner. After calibration, check by using a sample page. Acquire the image and verify the image clar...

Mouse

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Problem Mouse not detected. Remedy Check the mouse connection to a computer it’s properly connected or not. Check for any physical damages of the keyboard cable. Check the mouse drivers are installed correctly. If mouse is ps/2 mouse first check the port where the mouse is connected. Is it wrong first correct this. If mouse is ps/2 mouse check any pin is bent or broken. if any pin is bent straiten it and connect. If mouse is serial port mouse, check ports in system properties. If the problem persists replace the mouse by a new one. Problem The mouse pointer is suddenly lost. Remedy Check the mouse is connected and the connecting cable is not damaged. If it is a standard mouse, check for dirt on the ball. Check for any rough uneven surface on the mouse pad. Change the mouse pad. Check the mouse. If the mouse is not okay, then detach it from the computer. Open the mouse and inspect the inside of mouse. Observe if any wire is disconnected from the mouse PCB. If any wire is rem...

Key Board

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Problem Key struck. Remedy Switch off the machine and detach the keyboard from the computer. The keys are struck pull out the keys by using a chip puller/twister. If the keyboard is mechanical adjust the spring in key switches and another one option is to replace the key switch by a new switch. If the keyboard is membrane keyboard, open the keyboard and clean all the membranes and re-assemble the keyboard and check for the stuck keys. If the problem persists replace the keyboard. Problem Keyboard is not working properly Remedy Check the keyboard connection to a computer it’s properly connected or not. Check for any physical damages of the keyboard cable. Check the keyboard drivers are installed correctly. Check the key the keyboard works or not by using the special keys (numlock). Problem Wireless key board not detected. Remedy First check the key board has batteries inside. Check the keyboard driver is installed or not. Pres the connect button which is on the attachment connected to t...