46 Solving Problems
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Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
RESTART THE COMPUTER —
1
Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the
Start
menu.
2
Typ e
u
, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight
Shut down
or
Tur n Of f
, 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.
TEST THE MOUSE —Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse.
CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS —
1
Click the
Start
button, click
Control Panel
, and then click
Printers and Other Hardware
.
2
Click
Mouse
.
3
Try adjusting the settings.
REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER —See page 58.
RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER —See page60.
CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR —Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into
both the network connector on the back of the computer and the network jack.
CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER —If the link integrity light is off,
that indicates no network communication exists. Replace the network cable. For a description of
network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on page 112.
RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN
CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS —Contact your network administrator or the person who set up
your network to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning.
RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER —See page60.