Network Problems - Dell Dimension DMC Owner's Manual

F YOU CONNECTED THE MOUSE AFTER TURNING ON THE COMPUTER
I
RECONNECT THE MOUSE CABLE
appears to be nonfunctional. To make the mouse function properly:
1
While your computer is on, remove the power cable from the back of the computer.
2
Connect the mouse to the computer.
3
Reconnect the power cable.
4
Turn on your computer.
Pressing the power button does not clear the computer's settings and does not restore mouse
functionality.
C HECK THE MOUSE CABLE —
• Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed cables. Straighten
bent pins.
• Ensure that the cable is firmly connected to the computer.
— Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse. If
T EST THE MOUSE
the new mouse works, the original mouse was faulty.
C HECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS
1
Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.
2
Click Mouse.
3 Try adjusting the settings.
R EINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER
C HECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS

Network Problems

C HECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR
page 14.
C HECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER
communication exists. Replace the network cable.
— If the mouse is connected after the power is turned on, the mouse
—
— See page 45.
— See page 49.
— Ensure that the network cable is connected as shown on
REMOVE THE POWER CABLE
,
— No light indicates that no network
AND THEN
,
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