Touch Pad Or Mouse Problems; External Keyboard Problems - Dell Inspiron 4150 User Manual

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Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4150

Unlock the scanner —

button.

Reinstall the scanner driver —

Touch Pad or Mouse Problems

Check the touch pad settings —

1. Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other

Hardware.

2. Click Mouse.

3. Try adjusting the settings.

Check the mouse cable —

check it for damage. For PS/2 cables, check the cable connector for bent or broken pins.

Firmly reconnect the cable.

If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to

the computer.

To verify that the problem is with the mouse, check the touch pad —

1. 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.

Reinstall the touch pad driver —

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Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or

See the scanner documentation for instructions.

Shut down the computer. Disconnect the mouse cable and

See

"Reinstalling Drivers and

Utilities."

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