Dell 710 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Solving Problems 53
Mouse Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
Network Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE
Ensure that the cable is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for bent or broken pins.
Straighten any bent pins.
Remove any mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
Verify that the mouse cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for your computer.
RESTART THE COMPUTER
1
Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the
Start
menu.
2
Press <
u>
,
press the up- and down-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 setup diagram.
4
Turn on the computer.
TEST THE MOUSE Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, then try using the mouse.
CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS
1
Click
Start
, click
Control Panel
, and then click
Printers and Other Hardware
.
2
Click
Mouse
.
3
Adjusting the settings, as needed.
REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 67.
RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities"
on page 71.
CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into the
network connector on the back of the computer and the network jack.
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