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
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.