Touch Pad Or Mouse Problems; Video And Display Problems; If The Display Is Blank - Dell Inspiron 1000 Owner's Manual

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corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.

Touch Pad or Mouse Problems

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Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.
2
Click Mouse.
3
Try adjusting the settings.
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damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.
If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
T 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
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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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Video and Display Problems

CAUTION:
Product Information Guide.

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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depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
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Solving Problems
W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L
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— Shut down the computer. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for
— See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 61.
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
— If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be
— Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right
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