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Solving TouchPad/Pointing Device Problems
The following table lists some common causes and solutions for TouchPad/pointing device
problems.
Paper tray is empty. Fill the paper tray with paper and
set the printer to online.
Printer prints garbled
information.
Correct printer drivers are not
installed.
Refer to the printer
documentation to install the
correct printer driver.
Cable is not connected
properly.
Ensure that the printer signal
cable is properly connected to the
notebook.
Cable is defective. Replace the printer cable and
retest.
Solving TouchPad/Pointing Device Problems
Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)
TouchPad or mouse
does not work.
Incorrect or no device driver
is installed.
Install the device driver and add
to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file or
CONFIG.SYS file.
The device driver is not
installed in Windows.
Install the TouchPad/mouse driver
in Windows.
External mouse does
not work.
Mouse is not securely
connected or is connected to
an incorrect external
connector.
Ensure that the mouse is securely
connected to the appropriate
external connector.
TouchPad or mouse
does not work even
though the device is
enabled in Windows.
Mouse is not enabled. Enter MOUSE at the system
prompt to activate the mouse
device driver.
Add a line in the AUTOEXEC.BAT
file to automatically activate the
mouse driver each time the
computer is turned on or
restarted.
Solving Printer Problems
Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)