Customizing the Touch Pad, Touch Pad or Mouse Problems | Dell PP10L

Customizing the Touch Pad

You can disable the touch pad or adjust its settings by using the Mouse Properties window.

1Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse.

2On the Mouse Properties window:

•Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad.

•Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settings.

3Select the desired settings and click Apply.

4Click OK to save the settings and close the window.

Touch Pad or Mouse Problems

C H E C K T H E T O U C H P A D S E T T I N G S

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

2 Click Mouse.

3 Try adjusting the settings.

C HECK THE MOUSE CABLE

Shut down the computer (see page 32). Disconnect the mouse cable and check it for damage. For PS/2 cables, check the cable connector for bent or broken pins. 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 EINSTALL THE TOUCH PAD DRIVER — See page 78.

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 510m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Contents Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Enabling the Display Settings for a Television If you have problems with a hard driveConnecting a Television to the Computer Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 108 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology101 107 Contents How to use standby mode and hibernate mode What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationTips on using Microsoft Windows How to play CDs and DVDs Click the topic that describes your problem Use the Service Tag toComputer when you How to use Windows XP At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates What Are You Looking For? Find It Here W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your ComputerFront View Light is flashing Tour of Your Computer PC Card slot Ieee 1394 connector Infrared sensorLeft View Tour of Your Computer Security cable slot Module bay Right View Back View AC adapter connector Tour of Your Computer Connects your computer to a TV. For more information, see Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Tour of Your Computer Mini PCI card cover Fan Docking device slot Memory module cover Battery-bay latch releaseBottom View Hard drive Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Next window, click the appropriate option Modem and Internet Connection Problems Verify That the Modem is Communicating with W Indows Printer Cable Mail ProblemsSetting Up a Printer Connecting a Parallel Printer Screws Clips Notches Parallel printer cable Connecting a USB PrinterParallel connector on computer USB printer cable Printer ProblemsUSB connector on computer Line Conditioners Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery Charge Charge Gauge Charging the BatteryMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Installing a Battery Removing a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Power Problems Storing a Battery Using a Battery Using a Battery About the Module Bay Using the Module BayUsing the Module Bay Using the Module Bay Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Keyboard Shortcuts Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker Functions Touch pad Touch pad buttons Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Unexpected Characters External Keyboard Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs Drive Problems Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray If the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have problems with a hard driveIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Video Connection Connecting a Television to the Computer Video cable Audio cable Composite Video Connection Composite video cable Audio cable Composite video connector Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems Infrastructure network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPDetermining Your Network Type Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Add or Remove Programs Solving ProblemsError Messages Solving Problems If the display is difficult to read Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank Click Appearance and Themes If only part of the display is readable Click Apply and click OK Scanner Problems Floppy Disk and Hard Drive Problems Under Error-checking, click Check Now PC Card Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems General Program Problems If Your Dell Computer Gets Wet Drivers What Is a Driver?If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Select a restore point and click Next Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Option Function Tab Function Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Securing clips Per connector Memory module Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts Replace the cover and screws Antenna cables Antenna connectors on cardTuck in the antenna cables Hard drive screws Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Turn the computer top-side up and open it Keyboard Center control cover Keyboard tabs Palm rest Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyPage Adding and Replacing Parts 101 SpecificationsAppendix 102 103 Panel with backlight typical 104Horizontal Vertical 105 106 Computer Dimensions and WeightBattery With CD drive and standard Battery Computer Environmental 107 Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens 108 Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options Changing COM Ports Performing a One-Time BootEnabling the Infrared Sensor Changing Printer Modes FCC Notices U.S. Only 111 NOM Information Mexico Only Contacting Dell 300-655-533 113Toll-free 114 866 440 115604 633 980-9-15-3978 116592 818 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 Toll-free 1800 006 127Toll-free 1800 0060 Toll-free 1800 0600 01344 860 12801344 373 8001-3605 129Toll-free 1-877-Dellnet Appendix Index Index131 132 133 134