Mouse Problems - Dell Dimension 2400 Series Owner's Manual

Mouse Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
C HECK THE MOUSE CABLE —
Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed cables. Straighten bent
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pins.
Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
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Shut down the computer (see page 18), reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for
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your computer, and then restart the computer.
R ESTART THE COMPUTER —
Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the Start menu.
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Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press <Enter>.
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After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on the setup diagram for your
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computer.
Start the computer.
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T EST THE MOUSE — Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse. If the
new mouse works, the original mouse is faulty.
C HECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS
Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.
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Click Mouse.
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Try adjusting the settings.
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R EINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER
HECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS
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— See page 41.
— See page 44.
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Solving Problems