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Mouse problems – Dell Dimension 4300 User Manual

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Solving Problems

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Mouse Problems

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CO N NE CT E D

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M OU S E

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1

Press to display the Start menu.

2

In Windows XP, type the letter u, and then type the letter u again. In

Windows Me and Windows 2000, use the keyboard arrow keys to highlight

Shut Down, and then press the key.

3

After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the

START HERE

sheet for your computer.

4

Start the computer.

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If the mouse is connected after the power is turned on, the mouse will

appear to be nonfunctional. To make the mouse function properly:

1

While your computer is on, remove the power cable from the back of the

computer.

2

Connect the mouse to the computer.

3

Reconnect the power cable.

4

Turn on your computer.

Pressing the power button does not clear the computer’s settings and does not

restore mouse functionality.

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T H E

MO U S E

S E T T I N GS

Windows XP

1

Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then 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.

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