Dell XPS manual Network Problems, activity light

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 55.

CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS — See page 59.

Network Problems

CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR — Ensure that the network cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram (see page 14).

CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER — No light indicates that no network communication exists. Replace the network cable.

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RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY TO LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN

Solving Problems

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