Dell 2300 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Solving Problems 43
Network Problems
IF YOU CONNECTED THE MOUSE AFTER TURNING ON THE COMPUTER,
REMOVE THE POWER CABLE, AND THEN RECONNECT THE MOUSE
CABLE If the mouse is connected after the power is turned on, the mouse
appears to be nonfunctional. To make the mouse function properly:
1 While your computer is on, remove the power cable from the back of the
computer.
2 Connect the mouse to the computer.
3 Reconnect the power cable.
4 Turn on your computer.
Pressing the power button does not clear the computer’s settings and does not
restore mouse functionality.
CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE
Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed
cables. Straighten bent pins.
Ensure that the cable is firmly connected to the computer.
TEST THE MOUSE Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and
try using the mouse. If the new mouse works, the original mouse was faulty.
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 page 59.
CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS See page 58.
CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR Ensure that the network
cable is connected as shown on page 21.