Dell XPS Owners Manual - Page 42

Mouse Problems, press the up- and down-arrow keys

Page 42 highlights

IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 66) 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 68). • 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 66. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52). Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. C L E A N T H E M O U S E - See "Mouse" on page 110. 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. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, then try using the mouse. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - 1 Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Adjust the settings, as needed. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 55. 42 Solving Problems

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
  • 121
  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • 127
  • 128
  • 129
  • 130
  • 131
  • 132
  • 133
  • 134
  • 135
  • 136

42
Solving Problems
Mouse Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the
Product Information Guide
.
I
F
YOU
EXPERIENCE
OTHER
MEMORY
PROBLEMS
Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 66) 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 68).
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 66.
Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52).
C
LEAN
THE
MOUSE
See "Mouse" on page 110.
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
1
Click
Start
, click
Control Panel
, and then click
Printers and Other Hardware
.
2
Click
Mouse
.
3
Adjust the settings, as needed.
R
EINSTALL
THE
MOUSE
DRIVER
See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 55.