Memory Problems; Mouse Problems - Dell Dimension YH242 Owner's Manual

Memory Problems

CAUTION:
Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
F Y O U R E C E I V E A N I N S U F F I C I E N T M E M O R Y M E S S A G E
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• Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using.
• See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional
memory (see "Installing Memory" on page 83).
• Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 82) to ensure that your computer is successfully
communicating with the memory.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 68).
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 "Memory" on page 82) to ensure that your computer is successfully
communicating with the memory.
• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Installing Memory" on page 83).
• Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For more information about the type of memory supported by
your computer, see "Memory" on page 123.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 68).

Mouse Problems

CAUTION:
Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
C L E A N T H E M O U S E — For instructions on cleaning the mouse, see "Cleaning the Mouse" on page 35.
C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E
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Remove any mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
2
Verify that the mouse cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for your computer.
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Solving Problems