Mac Mini problem

Just bought this a week ago. Using a Dell monitor with a USB adaptor, wireless mouse, and Dynex keyboard. After a few minutes of idle time, Dell "self check" floating icon appears on dark screen. If I hit a key, it disappears and Safari comes on. However, I am not able to type in search window. Cursor is blinking, I can navigate from window to window, but typing is not possible. When I restart system, everything is ok. Computer says it recognizes my keyboard. I did the check on that.
I have replugged the monitor, turned it off and same with the keyboard. Any ideas??

Try attaching the usb stuff directly to the Mini, and not thru the monitor's usb.

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