Dell 100N owner manual Touch Pad or Mouse Problems, External Keyboard Problems

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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.

Try adjusting the settings.

CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE — Shut down the computer (see page 20). Disconnect the mouse cable and 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 Turn off 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 — See page 41.

External Keyboard Problems

CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE — Shut down the computer (see page 20). Disconnect the keyboard cable and 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 keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer.

HINT: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional.

Solving Problems

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsContents Modem and Internet Connection Problems Accessing Help Power Problems Error MessagesIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Replacing a Daughter Card Modem Undoing the Last System RestoreViewing the System Setup Screens Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Safety and Use Instr uctions Safety and Use InstructionsW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Safety and Use Instr uctions Safety and Use Instr uctions When Using Your Computer Safety and Use Instr uctions Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Removing or Installing Memory ModulesErgonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal Setting Up Parallel Printer Connecting a PrinterSetting Up USB Printer USB connector on printer USB printer cable Installing the Printer DriverTransferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP Only Setting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP OnlySurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesTurning Off the Computer Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supply DevicesW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m If Your Computer Gets Wet Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Finding SolutionsSolving Problems Microsoft Windows XP Accessing HelpPower Problems Connect the Computer Directly to AN Electrical Outlet Click the Change or Remove Program icon Error MessagesIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsClick Appearance and Themes If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readable If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsPrinter Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window PC Card Problems Scanner ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsIf you cannot play a CD Drive ProblemsUnexpected Characters If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you have problems with a hard driveIf you cannot eject the CD drive tray Solid blue screen appears General Program ProblemsProgram crashes Program stops respondingIf Your Computer Gets Wet Mail ProblemsError messages appear If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Other Technical ProblemsReinstalling the Modem Driver Click Properties Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance and click SystemClick the System Restore tab Using System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Creating a Restore PointSelect Undo my last restoration and click Next Undoing the Last System RestoreSelect To set up Windows now Reinstalling Windows XPNext Enabling Hibernate ModeSolving Problems Replacing Parts Adding Memory Replacing PartsSecuring clips Memory module W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Replacing the Hard Drive Screw Hard drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Removing a BatteryReplacing a Daughter Card Modem Installing a BatteryModem cable connector Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications Audio Ports and ConnectorsCommunications VideoXGA DisplayTouch Pad BatteryKeyboard Physical AC AdapterEnvironmental Standard SettingsSystem Setup Screens Viewing the System Setup ScreensOr Boot Second Device Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBoot Sequence Option Description Contacting Dell Canada North York, Ontario BermudaBrazil BruneiCzech Republic Prague China XiamenColombia Costa RicaFinland Helsinki Dominican RepublicEl Salvador Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers CorporateGermany Langen GuatemalaIreland Cherrywood IndiaJamaica Website support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul Malaysia Penang LuxembourgMacau Nicaragua Netherlands AntillesNetherlands Amsterdam New ZealandPortugal PanamaPeru Poland WarsawSoutheast Asian and Pacific Singapore SingaporeSouth Africa Johannesburg 09/091Thailand Switzerland GenevaTaiwan Bracknell Venezuela US Virgin IslandsRegulatory Notices CE Notice European Union CE Mark Notice Appendix Index D exIndex
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100N specifications

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