Solving Problems 39
Mouse Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the
Product Information Guide.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS —
• Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 64) to ensure that your computer is successfully
communicating with the memory.
• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 64).
• Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For more information about the type of memory supported by
your computer, see "Memory" on page 64.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50).
CLEAN THE MOUSE — For instructions on cleaning the mouse, see
"Mouse" on page 106
.
CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE —
1
Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
2
Reconnect the mouse cable as shown in the setup diagram
for your computer.
RESTART THE COMPUTER —
1
Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the
Start
menu.
2
Ty p e
u
, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight
Shut down
or
Turn Off
, and then press <Enter>.
3
After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on the setup diagram for your
computer.
4
Start the computer.
TEST THE MOUSE — Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse.
CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS —
1
Click the
Start
button, click
Control Panel
, and then click
Printers and Other Hardware
.
2
Click
Mouse
.
3
Try adjusting the settings.
REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER — See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 53.
RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER — See
"Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities"
on page 54
.
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