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Re: Keyboard problems
On Mon, 3 Apr 1995 DGJ@mfltd.co.uk wrote:
> Subject: Re: Keyboard problems
>
> > I've had a 755CE a couple weeks now and while overall it's extremely
> > impressive every now and then it drops a char from those typed to it
> > on its keyboard. This isn't 100% reproducable, but it is to some
> > extent. It's almost as if the keyboard scan clock needs to be
> > running a bit faster, or so it seems. This happens both in dos and
> > windows and it doesn't matter what application software is running.
>
> I've always had a similar problem with my 755C. However, I'm convinced it
> only happens when using an external keyboard. I'm using one of IBM's little
> T-jack things which allows both an external mouse and keyboard to be plugged
> into the single socket next the PCMCIA card slot.
>
> I can't reproduce it at will, but I most definitely know when it's happened!
>
> Regards, Gwyn. Micro Focus Ltd Tel. (44) (0)1635 565294
> 26 West Street Fax. (44) (0)1635 565567
> Extension 5294 Newbury RG13 1JT U.K.
I would have to agree with this assessment. I have found the same to be
true, but _only_ when using an external keyboard and the "Y"
keyboard/mouse connector. It's not that big of a deal since when my
fingers are flying I have been known, on occasion, to drop a character
myself! Thank goodness for the spell-checker!!
Tim Kary
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