IF YOU CONNECTED THE MOUSE AFTER TURNING ON THE COMPUTER, REMOVE THE POWER CABLE, AND THEN
RECONNECT THE MOUSE CABLE — If the mouse is connected after the power is turned on, the mouse appears to be nonfunctional. To make the mouse function properly:
1 While your computer is on, remove the power cable from the back of the computer. 2 Connect the mouse to the computer.
3 Reconnect the power cable.
4 Turn on your computer.
Pressing the power button does not clear the computer’s settings and does not restore mouse functionality.
CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE —
•Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed cables. Straighten bent pins.
•Ensure that the cable is firmly connected to 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 was faulty.
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 45.
CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS — See page 49.
Network Problems
CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR — Ensure that the network cable is connected as shown on page 14.
CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER — No light indicates that no network communication exists. Replace the network cable.
Solving Problems
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