Touch pad or mouse problems – Dell Inspiron 8200 User Manual
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Solving Problems
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Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
C
H EC K
T H E
S CAN N ER
CA BLE
C ON N ECT I O N
— Ensure that the scanner
cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner.
U
NLO CK
T H E
S CA N NE R
— Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a
locking tab or button.
R
EI N S T ALL
T H E
S CAN N ER
DR I VER
— See the scanner documentation for
instructions.
C
H EC K
T H E
T OU CH
P A D
S ET T I N GS
1
Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other
Hardware.
2
Click Mouse.
3
Try adjusting the settings.
C
H EC K
T H E
MO US E
C AB LE
— Shut down the computer (see page 42).
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.
T
O
VER I FY
T H A T
T H E
PR OB LEM
I S
W I T H
T HE
M OU S E
,
C H ECK
T HE
T OU C H
P AD
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
EI N S T ALL
T H E
T O U CH
P A D
D RI VE R
— See "Reinstalling Drivers" on
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