Dell 9200 Mouse Problems

Solving Problems 57
Mouse Problems
CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
CLEAN THE MOUSE —For instructions on cleaning the mouse, see "Cleaning the Mouse" on page35.
CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE —
1 Remove any mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
2 Verify that the mouse cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for your computer.
RESTART THE COMPUTER —
1 Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the Start menu.
2 Press <u>, press the up- and down-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 Turn on the computer.
TEST THE MOUSE —Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, then try using the mouse.
CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS —
1 Click Start , click Control Panel , and then click Printers and Other Hardware .
2 Click Mouse .
3 Adjust the settings as needed.
REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER —See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 71.
RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER —See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities"
on page 72.