Dell Inspiron 2500 - Manual (Page 40)

40 Solving Problems
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Scanner Problems
Touch Pad Problems
External Keyboard Problems
C
H EC K TH E P OW E R C AB LE CO N N E CT I ON
— Ensure that the scanner power
cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the
scanner is turned on.
C H EC K TH E S C A N N ER C A BL E C ON N E C TI O N — Ensure that the scanner
cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner.
U N L O CK TH E S CA N N E R — Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a
locking tab or button.
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EI N S T AL L T H E S C AN N E R D RI V ER
— See the scanner documentation for
instructions.
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H EC K TH E T OU CH P A D S ET T IN GS
Windows XP
1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and click Printers and Other
Hardware.
2 Click Mouse.
Try adjusting the settings.
Windows Me and Windows 2000
1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2 Double-click the Mouse icon.
Try adjusting the settings.
D I S CO N N E CT T H E K E Y BO A RD C AB L E — Shut down the computer (see
page24). Disconnect the keyboard cable and check the cable connector for bent
or broken pins.