Mouse Problems

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

Check the mouse cable —

Ensure that the mouse cable is firmly connected to the computer.

Check the ca ble connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed cables. Straighten bent pins.

Restart the computer —

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 in the Setup and Quick Reference Guide for your computer.

4.Start the computer.

Test the mouse — Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse. If the new mouse works, the original mouse is faulty.

Check the mouse settings —

Windows XP

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

2.Click Mouse.

3.Try adjusting the settings.

Windows 2000

1.Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.Double-click the Mouse icon.

3.Try adjusting the settings.

If you are using a PS/2 mouse

1.Enter system setup and ensure that Mouse Port under the Integrated Devices option is set to On.

2.Exit system setup and restart the computer.

Reinstall the mouse driver — See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" for information on reinstalling drivers.

Run the Dell Diagnostics

Check for interrupt request conflicts

Network Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.

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

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 — No light indicates that no network communication exists. Replace the network cable.

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.

Check for interrupt request conflicts

Power Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.

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

If the power light is green and the computer is not responding — See "Diagnostic Lights."

If the power light is blinking green — The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation.

If the power light is off — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.

Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.

If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips , and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on

properly.

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GX60 specifications

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