Dell Inspiron 8200 - Manual (Page 81)

Solving Problems 81
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
C H EC K T H E S CAN N ER CA BLE C ON N ECT I O N — Ensure that the scanner
cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner.
U NLO CK T H E S CA N NE R — Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a
locking tab or button.
R EI N S T ALL T H E S CAN N ER DR I VER — See the scanner documentation for
instructions.
C H EC K T H E T OU CH P A D S ET T I N GS
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 EC K T H E MO US E C AB LE — Shut down the computer (see page 42).
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.
T O VER I FY T H A T T H E PR OB LEM I S W I T H T HE M OU S E , C H ECK T HE
T OU 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.
R EI N S T ALL T H E T O U CH P A D D RI VE R — See "Reinstalling Drivers" on
page 93.
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