Dell XPS M140 (MXC051, Late 2005) - Manual (Page 95)

Solving Problems 95
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
C H E C K T H E T O U C H PAD SE T T I NG S —
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 O U S E C A B L E — Shut down the computer. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for
damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.
If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the
computer.
T O V E RI F Y T H A T T H E P R O B L E M I S WIT H T H E M O U S E , C H E C K T H E T O U C H PAD —
1 Shut down 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 E 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 97.
Video and Display Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
If the display is blank
NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is
recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer.
C H E C K T H E B A TT E R Y — If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may
be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on the
computer.
T E ST T H E E L E CT R I C A L O U T L E T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with
another device, such as a lamp.
C H E C K T H E AC A D A P T E R — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light,
ensure that the light is on.
C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E CT L Y T O A N E L E C T RI C A L O U T L E T — Bypass power protection devices,
power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.
A D J U ST TH E PO WE R P RO P E R T I E S — Search for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and
Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, see page 13.
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