Dell Inspiron 300m Owner's Manual - Page 60

www.dell.com | support.dell.com Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust their settings. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. 2 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad. 3 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS 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 E C K T H E M OU S E CA B L E - Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 41). 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. TO V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O B L E M I S W I T H T H E M O U S E, C H E C K T H E T O U 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. RE I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 92. External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. C H E C K T H E K EY B O AR D C AB L E - Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 41). Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage. For PS/2 cables, check the cable connector for bent or broken pins. Firmly reconnect the cable. 60 Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d