Dell OptiPlex 360 (Late 2008) - Manual (Page 149)

Troubleshooting 149
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H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E
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• Ensure 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 the mouse cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for your computer.
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E S TA RT T H E CO MP U T E R
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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
ES T T H E MO U SE
— Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, then try
using the mouse.
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H E C K T H E M O U S E S E TT I N G S
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Windows XP
1 Click StartControl Panel Mouse.
2 Adjust the settings as needed.
Windows Vista:
1 Click Start Control PanelHardware and SoundMouse.
2 Adjust the settings as needed.
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E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R
— See the Dell Technology Guide on your computer
or at support.dell.com.
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U N T H E
H
A R D W A R E
T
R O U B L E S H O O T E R
— See "Hardware Troubleshooter" on
page 135.
Network Problems
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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H E C K T H E N E T WO R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R
— Ensure the network cable is firmly
inserted into the network connector on the back of the computer and the network
jack.
C
H E C K T H E N E T WO R K L I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R
— If the link
integrity light is off (see "About Your Computer" in the Setup and Quick Reference