Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Solving Mouse Problems

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Mouse does not respond

Mouse connector is

Shut down your computer using the

to movement or is

not properly plugged

keyboard.

too slow.

into the back of the

1. Press the Ctrl and Esc keys at

 

computer.

 

the same time (or press the

 

 

 

 

Windows logo key) to display

 

 

the Start menu.

 

 

2. Use the up or down arrow key

 

 

to select Shut Down or Turn

 

 

Off Computer and then press

 

 

the Enter key.

 

 

3. Use the up or down arrow key

 

 

to select the Shut Down or

 

 

Turn Off option and then press

 

 

the Enter key.

 

 

4. After the shutdown is complete,

 

 

plug the mouse connector into

 

 

the back of your computer (or

 

 

the keyboard) and restart your

 

 

computer.

 

 

 

 

Program in use has

Shut down the computer using the

 

stopped responding to

keyboard and then restart the

 

commands.

computer.

 

 

 

 

Mouse needs repairs.

See your Worldwide Limited

 

 

Warranty booklet for details.

 

 

 

Mouse will only move

Mouse roller ball is

Remove roller ball cover from the

vertically, horizontally, or

dirty.

bottom of the mouse and clean it

movement is jerky.

 

with a mouse cleaning kit available

 

 

from most computer stores.

 

 

 

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Compaq 177620-006, Compaq Evo Desktop manual Solving Mouse Problems, To select Shut Down or Turn