Mouse Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

C L E A N T H E M O U S E — See the Dell Dimension Help file for instructions on cleaning the mouse. To access the help file, see page 9.

C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E

1 Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed cables. Straighten bent pins.

2 Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer.

3 Shut down the computer (see page 47), reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer, and then restart the computer.

R E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R

1 Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the Start menu.

2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press <Enter>.

3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on the setup diagram for your computer.

4 Start the computer.

TE S T T H E M O U S E — Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse.

C H E C K T H E M O U S E S E T T I N G S

1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.

2 Click Mouse.

3 Try adjusting the settings.

R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R — See page 43.

R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R — See page 46.

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Dell 4700 manual Mouse Problems

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