Mouse Problems; If The Mouse Does Not Respond; Keyboard Problems - Dell Dimension 4200 Solution Manual

26 Solving Pr oblems

If the mouse does not respond

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Press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the Start menu.
2
Press the arrow keys to highlight Shut Down and then press <Enter>.
If the computer has stopped responding, press the power button until the
computer turns off.
3
Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer.
4
Reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the
computer.
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Turn on the computer.
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Panel, and then double-click the Mouse icon. Try adjusting the settings.
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move the mouse, or if the mouse stops responding, remove the mouse ball by
unscrewing the cover located on the bottom of the mouse. Clean the ball and
rollers, and then replace the mouse ball and cover. See the Tell Me How help file
for more detailed instructions. For instructions on accessing help files, see
page 18.
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Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off, and then press the
power button again to turn the computer on.
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page 14), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the
your computer, and then restart the computer.
Start Here
— Click the Start button, select Control
If the pointer doesn't move on the screen when you
— The computer may have stopped responding.
— Shut down the computer (see
sheet for your
Start Here
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