Dell Dimension 4600C - Manual (Page 34)

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Solving Problems
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Mouse Problems
R ESTART THE COMPUTER —
1 Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the Start menu.
2 Type u , press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then
press <Enter>.
3 After the computer turns off, press the power button to restart the computer.
I F YOU CONNECTED THE MOUSE BEFORE TURNING ON THE COMPUTER , RECONNECT THE MOUSE CABLE —
1 Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the Start menu.
2 Type u , press the keyboard 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 for
your computer.
4 Start the computer.
I F YOU CONNECTED THE MOUSE AFTER TURNING ON THE COMPUTER , REMOVE THE POWER CABLE , AND THEN
RECONNECT THE MOUSE CABLE — If the mouse is connected after the power is turned on, the mouse
appears to be nonfunctional. To make the mouse function properly:
1 While your computer is on, remove the power cable from the back of the computer.
2 Connect the mouse to the computer.
3 Reconnect the power cable.
4 Turn on your computer.
Pressing the power button does not clear the computer’s settings and does not restore
mouse functionality.
C HECK THE MOUSE CABLE —
• Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed cables. Straighten
bent pins.
• Ensure that the cable is firmly connected to the computer.
T EST THE MOUSE — Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse.
If the new mouse works, the original mouse was faulty.
C HECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS —
1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.
2 Click Mouse.
3 Try adjusting the settings.