Mouse problems – Dell Dimension 5150/E510 User Manual
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Solving Problems
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Mouse Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
I
F
YOU
EXPERIENCE
OTHER
MEMORY
PROBLEMS
—
• Reseat the memory modules (see "Installing Memory" on page 69) to ensure that your computer is
successfully communicating with the memory.
• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Installing Memory" on page 69).
• Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For more information about the type of memory supported by
your computer, see "Memory" on page 103.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50).
C
LEAN
THE
MOUSE
—
See "Mouse" on page 117 for instructions on cleaning the mouse.
C
HECK
THE
MOUSE
CABLE
—
1
Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
2
Reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram
for your computer.
R
ESTART
THE
COMPUTER
—
1
Simultaneously press
2
Type
u
, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press
3
After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on the setup diagram for
your computer.
4
Start the computer.
T
EST
THE
MOUSE
—
Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse.
C
HECK
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.
R
EINSTALL
THE
MOUSE
DRIVER
—
See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 52.
R
UN
THE
H
ARDWARE
T
ROUBLESHOOTER
—
See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities"
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