HP dx7300 manual Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems, 10Solving Mouse Problems

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Table 2-10Solving Mouse Problems

Mouse does not respond to movement or is too slow.

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

Mouse connector is not properly plugged into the back of the

Shut down the computer using the keyboard.

computer.

1.

Press the Ctrl and Esc keys at the same time (or press

 

 

 

the Windows logo key) to display the Start menu.

 

2.

Use the arrow keys to select Shut Down and then press

 

 

the Enter key.

 

3.

After the shutdown is complete, plug the mouse

 

 

connector into the back of the computer (or the keyboard)

 

 

and restart.

 

 

 

 

Program in use has stopped responding to commands.

Shut down the computer using the keyboard then restart the

 

computer.

 

 

 

 

Mouse may need cleaning.

Remove the roller ball cover on the mouse and clean the

 

internal components.

 

 

 

 

Mouse may need repair.

See the Worldwide Limited Warranty for terms and conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

Wireless device error.

1.

Check the software, if available, for device status.

 

2.

Check/replace device batteries.

 

3.

Reset receiver and mouse.

 

 

 

 

Computer is in standby mode.

Press the power button to resume from standby mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION: When attempting to resume from

standby mode, do not hold down the power button for more than four seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you will lose any unsaved data.

Mouse will only move vertically, horizontally, or movement is jerky.

Cause

Solution

 

 

Mouse roller ball or the rotating encoder shafts that make contact with the ball are dirty.

Remove roller ball cover from the bottom of the mouse and clean the internal components with a mouse cleaning kit available from most computer stores.

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Contents Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Iii Iv About This Book Table of contents Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup Appendix B Password Security and Resetting CmosHP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight DiagnosticsSurvey Tab Test Tab Log Tab Select a language and click Download Protecting the SoftwareProtecting the Software HP Backup and Recovery Manager Safety and Comfort Safety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical SupportHelpful Hints Helpful Hints 1Solving General Problems Solving General ProblemsComputer date and time display is incorrect Cause Solution There is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause Solution Solving General ProblemsCannot remove computer cover or access panel Cause Solution Poor performance is experienced Cause SolutionCause Solution Run Windows XP or Start Accessories RunHard drive LED does not turn on green then 2Solving Power Problems Solving Power ProblemsPower supply shuts down intermittently Cause Solution Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette Problems3Solving Diskette Problems Problem has occurred with a disk transaction Cause Solution Cannot format diskette Cause SolutionDiskette drive cannot read a diskette Cause Solution Invalid system disk message is displayed Cause SolutionBoot Storage Boot OrderSecurity Password Options Storage Storage Options Removable Media4Solving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive ProblemsHard drive error occurs Cause Solution Disk transaction problem Cause SolutionNonsystem disk/NTLDR missing message Cause Solution Solving Hard Drive ProblemsComputer will not boot from hard drive Cause Solution Computer seems to be locked up Cause SolutionAgain Solving Media Card Reader Problems Solving Media Card Reader Problems5Solving Media Card Reader Problems Can not write to the media card Cause SolutionEnww Solving Display Problems Solving Display Problems6Solving Display Problems Blank screen no video Cause SolutionDim characters Cause Solution Out of Range displays on screen Cause Solution Image is not centered Cause SolutionCertain typed symbols do not appear correct Cause Solution Solving Audio Problems Solving Audio Problems7Solving Audio Problems Sound cuts in and out Cause SolutionSound from headphones is not clear or muffled Cause Solution Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems8Solving Printer Problems 9Solving Keyboard Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsSelect Shut Down 10Solving Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems11Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsComputer will not start Cause Solution Goes away Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsOnce bad card is identified, remove and replace bad Option card12Solving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsWake-on-LAN feature is not functioning Cause Solution Network status link light never flashes Cause Solution Solving Network ProblemsDiagnostics reports a failure Cause Solution New network card will not boot Cause Solution Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory Problems13Solving Memory Problems Out of memory error Cause SolutionInsufficient memory error during operation Cause Solution Solving Processor Problems Solving Processor Problems14Solving Processor Problems Some fans only operate when needed15Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsMode in Security Password Options Movie will not play in the DVD drive Cause Solution Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsCannot eject compact disc tray-load unit Cause Solution Enww Solving Drive Key Problems Solving Drive Key Problems16Solving Drive Key Problems USB Drive Key not found identified Cause Solution17Solving Front Panel Component Problems Solving Front Panel Component ProblemsSolving Internet Access Problems Solving Internet Access Problems18Solving Internet Access Problems Unable to connect to the Internet Cause SolutionDouble-clickAgere Systems PCI-SV92PP Soft Click on System and MaintenanceModem Solving Software Problems Solving Software Problems19Solving Software Problems Contacting Customer Support Post Error Messages Post Numeric Codes and Text Messages Appendix a Post Error MessagesTable A-1Numeric Codes and Text Messages Control panel message Description Recommended actionPost Numeric Codes and Text Messages On the Documentation and Diagnostics CDAdvanced Onboard Devices Control panel message Description Sata Under Storage DPS Self-testEnww Keyboard failure while Network Server Mode Table A-2Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Check that both power supply cables are Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Using Computer Setup to Reset Cmos Clearing and Resetting the CmosFigure B-1 Cmos button Locate, press, and hold the Cmos button in for five secondsDrive Protection System DPS Select Storage DPS Self-Test Accessing DPS Through Computer SetupIndex
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