Dell 755 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Solving Problems 339
Windows XP
1
Click
Start
Control Panel
Mouse
.
2
Adjust the settings as needed.
Windows Vista:
1
Click
Start
Control Panel
Hardware and Sound
Mouse
.
2
Adjust the settings as needed.
REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER See "Drivers" on page 356.
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UN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP and Microsoft Windows Vista
®
Operating Systems" on page 358.
Network Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
C
HECK 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.
C
HECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER If the link integrity light is off (see "System
Lights" on page 345), no network communication is occurring. Replace the network cable.
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ESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN
CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network
to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning.
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UN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP and Microsoft Windows Vista
®
Operating Systems" on page 358.
Power Problems
Troubleshooting Power Problems
. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
I
F THE POWER LIGHT IS GREEN AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING See "Diagnostic Lights" on
page 347.
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F THE POWER LIGHT IS BLINKING GREEN The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move
the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation.
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F THE POWER LIGHT IS OFF The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.
Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.
Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to verify that the computer turns on
properly.
Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on.
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.