Solving Problems 49
Network Problems
IF YOU CONNECTED THE MOUSE AFTER TURNING ON THE COMPUTER,
REMOVE THE POWER CABLE, AND THEN RECONNECT THE MOUSE
CABLE —If the mouse is connected after the power is turned on, the mouse
appears to be nonfunctional. To make the mouse function properly:
1While your computer is on, remove the power cable from the back of the
computer.
2Connect the mouse to the computer.
3Reconnect the power cable.
4Turn on your computer.
Pressing the power button does not clear the computer’s settings and does not
restore mouse functionality.
CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE
• Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed
cables. Straighten bent pins.
• Ensure that the cable is firmly connected to the computer.
TEST THE MOUSE —Connect a mouse that works properly to the computer,
and try using the mouse. If the new mouse works, the original mouse was faulty.
CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS
1Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other
Hardware.
2Click Mouse.
3Try adjusting the settings.
REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER —See page67.
CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS —See page70.
CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR —Ensure that the network
cable is connected as shown on page28.