Dell 8600 Customizing the Touch Pad, Touch Pad or Mouse Problems, External Keyboard Problems

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Customizing the Touch Pad

You can disable the touch pad or adjust their settings by using the Mouse Properties window.

1Open the Control Panel and double-click the Mouse icon.

2On the Mouse Properties window:

•Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad.

•Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settings.

3Select the desired settings and click Apply.

4Click OK to save the settings and close the window.

Touch Pad or Mouse Problems

CH E C K T H E T O U C H P A D S E T T I N G S —

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

2Click Mouse.

3Try adjusting the settings.

TO V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O B L E M I S W I T H T H E M O U S E , C H E C K T H E T O U C H P A D —

1 Shut down the computer (see page 42).

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.

RE I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I V E R — See page 103.

External Keyboard Problems

CH E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E — Shut down the computer (see page 42). Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage.

If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to the computer.

CH E C K T H E EX T E R N A L K E Y B O A R D —

1 Turn off the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again.

2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine.

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Using the Keyboard and Touchpad