Dell Precision T5400 User's Guide - Page 115

Mouse Problems

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• Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 187) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 136). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 187) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Installing Memory" on page 190). • Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 187. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 136). Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the cable is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for bent or broken pins. Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to the computer. • Verify that the mouse cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for your computer. RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- and down-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 setup diagram. 4 Turn on the computer. TES T T H E MO U SE - Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, then try using the mouse. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed. Troubleshooting 115

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Troubleshooting
115
Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 187) to ensure that your
computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 136).
I
F
YOU
EXPERIENCE
OTHER
MEMORY
PROBLEMS
Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 187) to ensure that your
computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Installing
Memory" on page 190).
Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. For more
information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on
page 187.
Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 136).
Mouse Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
C
HECK
THE
MOUSE
CABLE
Ensure that the cable is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for bent or
broken pins. Straighten any bent pins.
Remove any mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
Verify that the mouse cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for your
computer.
R
ESTART
THE
COMPUTER
1
Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the
Start
menu.
2
Press <
u>
,
press the up- and down-arrow keys
to highlight
Shut down
or
Turn
Off
, and then press <Enter>.
3
After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup
diagram.
4
Turn on the computer.
T
EST
THE
MOUSE
Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, then try
using the mouse.
C
HECK
THE
MOUSE
SETTINGS
Windows XP:
1
Click
Start
Control Panel
Mouse
.
2
Adjust the settings as needed.