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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.

3 Try adjusting the settings.

C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E — Shut down the computer (see page 35). Disconnect the mouse cable and check it for damage. 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.

R E 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 "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 90.

Printer Problems

CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS — Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to the computer (see page 33).

TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON — See the documentation supplied with the printer.

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Dell 9100 owner manual Touch Pad or Mouse Problems, Printer Problems

Contents

Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Optimizing Performance Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Setting Up a Home and Office Network Adding and Replacing Parts 159 Safety General Safety Power Safety Battery Safety Air Travel When Using Your ComputerSafety EMC Instructions Safety Ergonomic Computing Habits Safety When Working Inside Your Computer Safety Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Battery Disposal Safety Instructions Finding Information How to use standby mode and hibernate mode Warranty, and repair information Finding Information Tour of Your Computer Front View Device Status Lights Tour of Your Computer Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Audio Connectors Right Side View Back View Video Connector Modem Connector RJ-11 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Next window, click the appropriate option Setting Up a Printer Click Finished and restart the new computer Connecting a USB Printer Power Protection DevicesPrinter Cable Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Line Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Optimizing PerformanceHyper-Threading Optimizing Performance Using a Battery Battery Performance Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Charging the BatteryCharge Gauge Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Using the Module Bay About the Module Bay Pull the device out of the module bay Push the new device into the bay until it clicks Device latch release Using the Module Bay Pull the device out of the module bay Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKey Combinations Display Functions Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Touch Pad Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad How to Copy a CD or DVD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs Copying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful Tips Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Click Close Click OK Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkOn the welcome screen, click Next Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Click Add Configuring Security Settings Optional Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Error Messages Video and Display Problems If the display is blank If the display is difficult to read If you have problems with a hard drive Scanner ProblemsHard Drive Problems If only part of the display is readable PC Card Problems External Keyboard Problems Power Problems Unexpected Characters Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Printer Problems General Program Problems Network ProblemsProgram crashes Program stops responding CD or DVD ProblemsError messages appear Solid blue screen appears If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive trayIf the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Click the Start button and click Control Panel What Is a Driver? Resolving Other Technical ProblemsDrivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying Drivers Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Select a restore point and click Next Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Using the Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Begin Reinstalling Windows XP When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Shutting Down Your Computer Adding and Replacing Parts Hard Drive 101 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 102 Memory 103 104 105 Mini PCI Card 106 107 Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw Subwoofer 109 Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery Fans 111 Fan release lever Hinge Covers 113 Left hinge cover Right hinge cover Display 115 Screws labeled D Lift the display out of the computer at a 90-degree angle 117 Keyboard 119 Reserve Battery 120 Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology 121 Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix Specifications123 124 USB 125 Lvds 126 127 128 Overview Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens 129 System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options Enabling the Infrared Sensor 131 Contacting Dell Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 Limited Warranties What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? 149 What do I do if I need warranty service? How long does this limited warranty last?150 How will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?What will Dell do? 151 May I transfer the limited warranty? 152 153 154 Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Limitation and Statutory Rights Making a Claim156 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 157 158 What are Errata? Index Floppy drive connecting to a USB Programs Device Driver Rollback, 90 enabling display settings for a