Memory Problems; Mouse Problems - Dell XPS Gen 3 Owner's Manual

SE A VIRUS SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE
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Memory Problems

CAUTION:
located in the Product Information Guide.
I F YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE
• Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the
problem.
• See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional
memory (see page 109).
• Reseat the memory modules (see page 70) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating
with the memory.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 50).
F YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS
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• Reseat the memory modules (see page 70) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating
with the memory.
• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 71).
• Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For more information about the type of memory supported by
your computer, see "Memory" on page 109.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 50).

Mouse Problems

CAUTION:
located in the Product Information Guide.
HECK THE MOUSE CABLE
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1
Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed cables. Straighten bent
pins.
2
Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
3
Shut down the computer (see page 61), reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for
your computer, and then restart the computer.
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Solving Problems
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Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
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