Pointing Device - Toshiba Tecra A7 User Manual

Problem
Computer/printer do not
communicate
Printer error

Pointing device

If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter
and to your mouse documentation.
Touch Pad/AccuPoint
Problem
Either the Touch Pad or
the AccuPoint does not
work.
On-screen pointer does
not respond to Pad/
AccuPoint operation
User's Manual
Procedure
Make sure the printer is turned on and is online
(ready to use).
Inspect the cable connecting the printer to the
computer for damage. Make sure it is securely
connected.
A parallel printer connects to the parallel port and
a serial printer to the serial port. Make sure the
ports are configured correctly.
Make sure your software is configured to
recognize the printer. Check your printer and
software documentation.
Check your printer documentation.
If problems persist, contact your dealer.
Procedure
Check the Device Select settings. Open the
Mouse properties icon and click the Dual Point
tab. Then click the Detail Setting button and
click the Device Select tab.
Check that the Touch Pad is not selected.
Pressing Fn + F9 to enables TOSHIBA
DualPointing Device.
The system might be busy. If the pointer is
shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume its
normal shape and try again to move it.
If a PS/2 or serial mouse is connected, check the
HW Setup window. The Pointing Device option
should be set to Simultaneous to use both the
AccuPoint and an external PS/2 mouse.
Troubleshooting
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