Compaq Presario SR1000 PC Troubleshooting Guide - Page 19

Keyboard and Mouse, Power - power supply

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Keyboard and Mouse (continued ) Symptom Possible cause Optical mouse does not track cursor well. The optical sensor uses the pattern of the surface to track the position of the cursor. Reflective surfaces, grooved surfaces, glass, or other see-through surfaces inhibit the ability of the sensor to track the cursor. Mouse sensor is dirty. Mouse cursor moves too fast. The wireless mouse moves the cursor more quickly than a standard mouse. Solution Place the mouse on a mouse pad or white sheet of paper. Wipe the light sensor lens on the bottom of the mouse with a lint-free cloth (not paper). Adjust the mouse speed in Windows. Power Symptom PC will not turn on or start. Possible cause PC is not securely connected to an external power source. Green power supply light on back of PC is out. Monitor is not connected or is not on. Line voltage selection switch is not in the proper position for your country/region (115V /230V ). Wall outlet is defective. Wrong memory modules were used in an upgrade, or memory modules were installed in the wrong location. Hard disk drive is damaged. After an upgrade or repair, the drive power, data, or power supply cables may not be properly connected. Solution Ensure that cables connecting the PC to the external power source are plugged in properly. When the cables connecting the PC to the external power source are plugged in properly and the wall outlet is functioning, the green power supply light should be on; if the light is not on, refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support. Connect the monitor to the PC, plug it in, and turn it on. Set the line voltage selection switch to the correct setting for your country/region, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support. Test the outlet by connecting a different electrical device to the outlet. Reinstall the old memory to return your PC to its original state. Refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions. Press the Help ? button on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support for replacement details. Reseat drive power, data, and power supply cables. See the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions. PC Troubleshooting Guide 15

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PC Troubleshooting Guide
15
Keyboard and Mouse
(
continued
)
Symptom
Possible cause
Solution
The optical sensor uses the
pattern of the surface to
track the position of the
cursor. Reflective surfaces,
grooved surfaces, glass, or
other see-through surfaces
inhibit the ability of the
sensor to track the cursor.
Place the mouse on a mouse pad or white sheet of paper.
Optical mouse does not
track cursor well.
Mouse sensor is dirty.
Wipe the light sensor lens on the bottom of the mouse with a
lint-free cloth (not paper).
Mouse cursor moves
too fast.
The wireless mouse moves
the cursor more quickly than
a standard mouse.
Adjust the mouse speed in Windows.
Power
Symptom
Possible cause
Solution
PC is not securely connected
to an external power source.
Ensure that cables connecting the PC to the external power
source are plugged in properly.
Green power supply light on
back of PC is out.
When the cables connecting the PC to the external power
source are plugged in properly and the wall outlet is
functioning, the green power supply light should be on; if the
light is not on, refer to the
Warranty and Support Guide
to
contact Support.
Monitor is not connected or
is not on.
Connect the monitor to the PC, plug it in, and turn it on.
Line voltage selection switch
is not in the proper position
for your country/region
(115V
±
/230V
±
).
Set the line voltage selection switch to the correct setting for
your country/region, or refer to the
Warranty and Support
Guide
to contact Support.
Wall outlet is defective.
Test the outlet by connecting a different electrical device to
the outlet.
Wrong memory modules
were used in an upgrade, or
memory modules were
installed in the wrong
location.
Reinstall the old memory to return your PC to its original state.
Refer to the
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
for instructions.
Hard disk drive is damaged.
Press the Help
?
button on the keyboard to open the Help
and Support Center, or refer to the
Warranty and Support
Guide
to contact Support for replacement details.
PC will not turn on or start.
After an upgrade or repair,
the drive power, data, or
power supply cables may
not be properly connected.
Reseat drive power, data, and power supply cables. See the
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
for instructions.