Touch Pad Or Mouse Problems; Video And Display Problems; If The Display Is Blank - Dell XPS 140M Owner's Manual

Touch Pad or Mouse Problems

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1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.
2 Click Mouse.
3 Try adjusting the settings.
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damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.
If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the
computer.
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1 Shut down the computer.
2 Disconnect the mouse.
3 Turn on the computer.
4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and
open it.
If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective.
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Video and Display Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide

If the display is blank

NOTE:
If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is
recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer.
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be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on the
computer.
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another device, such as a lamp.
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ensure that the light is on.
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power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.
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Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, see page 13.
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Shut down the computer. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for
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See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 97.
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If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with
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Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light,
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Search for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and
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Bypass power protection devices,
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Solving Problems
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