Keyboard and Mouse (continued )
Symptom | Problem | Solution |
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Optical mouse does not | The optical sensor uses the | Place the mouse on a mouse pad or white sheet of paper. |
track cursor well. | pattern of the surface to |
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| track the position of the |
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| cursor. Reflective surfaces, |
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| grooved surfaces, glass, or |
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| other |
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| inhibit the ability of the |
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| sensor to track the cursor. |
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| Mouse sensor is dirty. | Wipe the light sensor lens on the bottom of the mouse with a |
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Mouse cursor moves | The wireless mouse moves | Adjust the mouse speed in Windows. |
too fast. | the cursor more quickly than |
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| a standard mouse. |
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Power
Symptom | Problem | Solution |
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PC will not turn on or start. | PC is not securely connected | Ensure that cables connecting the PC to the external power |
| to an external power source. | source are plugged in properly. |
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| Green power supply light on | When the cables connecting the PC to the external power |
| back of PC is out. | source are plugged in properly and the wall outlet is |
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| functioning, the green power supply light should be on; if the |
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| light is not on, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to |
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| contact Support. |
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| Monitor is not connected or | Connect the monitor to the PC, plug it in, and turn it on. |
| is not on. |
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| Line voltage selection switch | Set the line voltage selection switch to the correct setting for |
| is not in the proper position | your country/region, or refer to the Warranty and Support |
| for your country/region | Guide to contact Support. |
| (115V/230V). |
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| Wall outlet is defective. | Test the outlet by connecting a different electrical device to |
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| the outlet. |
| Wrong memory modules | Reinstall the old memory to return your PC to its original state. |
| were used in an upgrade, or | Refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions. |
| memory modules were |
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| installed in the wrong |
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| location. |
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| Hard disk drive is damaged. | Press the Help ? button on the keyboard to open the Help |
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| and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support |
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| Guide to contact Support for replacement details. |
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| After an upgrade or repair, | Reseat drive power, data, and power supply cables. See the |
| the drive power, data, or | Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions. |
| power supply cables may |
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| not be properly connected. |
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PC Troubleshooting and System Recovery Guide 15