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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