Video And Display Problems; If The Display Is Blank - Dell Vostro 1500 Owner's Manual

If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the
mouse directly to the computer.
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O V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O B L E M I S W I T H T H E M O U S E
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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program lists the correct device for the pointing device option (the computer
automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting
adjustments).
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pointer movement) and the operation of the touch pad or mouse buttons,
run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell
Diagnostics" on page 113.
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on page 146.

Video and Display Problems

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

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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battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet
using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer.
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testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
To test the mouse controller (which affects
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Product Information Guide
If you are using a battery to power your computer, the
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
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Verify that the system setup
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See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities"
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Troubleshooting
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