Dell Dimension 8400 - Manual (Page 41)

Solving Problems
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Mouse Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the Product Information Guide.
I F YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS —
• Reseat the memory modules (see page 73) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating
with the memory.
• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 73).
• Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For more information about the type of memory supported by
your computer, see "Memory" on page 107.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 52).
C LEAN THE MOUSE — See page 119 for instructions on cleaning the mouse.
C HECK THE MOUSE CABLE —
1 Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed cables. Straighten bent
pins.
2 Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
3 Shut down the computer (see page 59), reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for
your computer, and then restart the computer.
R ESTART THE COMPUTER —
1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu.
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.