Dell 1000 Laptop User Manual


 
98 Solving Problems
No sound from headphones
CHECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION Ensure that the headphone
cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "audio
connectors" on page 24).
ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL
Click or double-click the speaker
icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned
up and that the sound is not muted.
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS
1
Click the
Start
button, click
Control Panel
, and then click
Printers and
Other Hardware
.
2
Click
Mouse
.
3
Try adjusting the settings.
CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE
Shut down the computer. Disconnect the mouse
cable, check it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.
If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse
directly to the computer.
TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD
1
Shut down the computer.
2
Disconnect the mouse.
3
Turn on the computer.
4
At the Windows
desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around,
select an icon, and open it.
If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective.
REINSTALL THE TOUCH PAD DRIVER See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on
page 101.
Video and Display Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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