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Unexpected characters, Touch pad or mouse problems, Unexpected characters touch pad or mouse problems – Dell Inspiron XPS User Manual

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Solving Problems

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Unexpected Characters

Touch Pad or Mouse Problems

C

HECK

THE

A C

ADAPTER

Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the

AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on.

C

ONNECT

THE

COMPUTER

DIRECTLY

TO

AN

ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

Bypass

power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the
computer turns on.

E

LIMINATE

POSSIBLE

INTERFERENCE

Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent

lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.

A

DJUST

THE

P

OWER

P

ROPERTIES

See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search

for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. To access
help, see page 18.

R

ESEAT

THE

MEMORY

MODULES

If the computer power light turns on but

the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules. (For instructions, see
"Memory" on page 105.)

D

ISABLE

THE

NUMERIC

KEYPAD

Press to disable the

numeric keypad if numbers are displayed instead of letters. Verify that the
numbers lock light is not lit.

C

HECK

THE

TOUCH

PAD

SETTINGS

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 103).

Disconnect the mouse cable and check it for damage. Firmly reconnect the cable.

If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse
directly to the computer.