Dell Dimension 4300 Mouse Problems, Keyboard Problems, Drive Problems, Check the mouse settings

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Mouse Problems

If you connected the mouse before turning on the computer, reconnect the mouse cable

1.Press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the Start menu.

2.In Windows XP, type the letter u, and then type the letter u again. In Windows Me and Windows 2000, use the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut Down, and then press <Enter>.

3.After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the START HERE sheet for your computer.

4.Start the computer.

If you connected the mouse after turning on the computer, remove the power cable, and then reconnect the mouse cable— If the mouse is connected after the power is turned on, the mouse will appear to be nonfunctional. To make the mouse function properly:

1.While your computer is on, remove the power cable from the back of the computer.

2.Connect the mouse to the computer.

3.Reconnect the power cable.

4.Turn on your computer.

Pressing the power button does not clear the computer's settings and does not restore mouse functionality.

Check the mouse settings

Windows XP

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

2.Click Mouse.

3.Try adjusting the settings.

Windows Me and Windows 2000

1.Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.Double-click the Mouse icon.

3.Try adjusting the settings.

Check for interrupt request conflicts— See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities."

Keyboard Problems

Reconnect the keyboard cable— Shut down the computer, reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the START HERE sheet for your computer, and then restart the computer.

Check for interrupt request conflicts— See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities."

Drive Problems

If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk

HINT: See "Accessing Help Files" for information on saving files to a floppy disk.

Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive— In Windows XP, click the Start button, and then click My Computer. In Windows Me and Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. If the floppy drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive.

Test the drive with another floppy disk— Insert another floppy disk to eliminate the possibility that the original floppy disk is defective.

Cannot save files to a floppy disk— Ensure that the floppy disk is not full or write-protected (locked). See the following illustration.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell DimensionHints, Notices, and Cautions System Codes and Messages Diagnostic CodesDiagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action System Messages Post Beep CodesBeep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionPost Printed Documentation DocumentationOnline Documentation Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated FilesWhen Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsWhen Working Inside Your Computer Adding PartsReattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Shutting Down the ComputerReattaching the Hinge Arms Opening the Computer Cover Open the computer cover Adding CardsClose the computer cover Removing CardsAdding Memory Replacing an AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Inch Devices Adding Other DrivesShut down the computer Inch Devices Replacing the Microprocessor Page Installing the Microprocessor Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Removing the System Board Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the System Board Replacing the System Board Closing the Computer CoverPage Power Problems Solving ProblemsAccessing Help Files Video and Monitor Problems Start-Up Error MessagesAdjust the Windows display settings If the screen is blankPrinter Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printerModem Problems Scanner ProblemsVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Control Panel, double-clickPhone and Modem OptionsKeyboard Problems Mouse ProblemsDrive Problems Check the mouse settingsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now If you have a hard drive problemIf you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RW drive stops writingGeneral Program Problems Network ProblemsMicrosoft Windows Error Messages Resolving Other Technical Problems Internet Connection ProblemsMail Problems Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Click PropertiesResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemWindows Me WindowsCreating a Restore Point Using System RestoreClick Performance and Maintenance Click the System Restore tabUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XPClick Create a restore point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateClick Next in the Welcome to Windows Me window Reinstalling Windows MeClick I accept the Agreement, and then click Next Reinstalling WindowsBack to Contents Specifications Technical SpecificationsAudio3 PowerVideo Controls and LightsPage Viewing Settings System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Program Screens OverviewOption Function PXE BIS Clearing Forgotten PasswordsTechnical Overview Internal View System Board Connectors and SocketsSocketed Microprocessor Power SupplyPin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power ConnectorsDC Power Connector P7 DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9 Placement of Dell-Installed Cards IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed DrivesPin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire IDE Channel IDE Connector Location Dell Installed DriveFront View Controls and LightsWindows Label Back ViewSerial Connector Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
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