Mouse Problems - Dell Inspiron 545 MT User Manual

• See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary,
install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer).
• Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer) to
ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see"Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281).
I F Y O U E X P E R I E N C E O T H E R M E M O R Y P R O B L E M S
• Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer) to
ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the
documentation shipped with your computer).
• Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. For more
information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see the
documentation shipped with your computer.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281).

Mouse Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E
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• Ensure that the cable is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for bent or
broken pins. Straighten any bent pins.
• Remove any mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
• Verify that the mouse cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for your
computer.
R E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R
1
Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the Start menu.
2
press the up- and down-arrow keys
Press < ,
u>
Off, and then press <Enter>.
3
After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup
diagram.
4
Turn on the computer.
T E S T T H E M O U S E
using the mouse.
H E C K T H E M O U S E S E T T I N G S
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— Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, then try
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to highlight Shut down or Turn
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