Dell Inspiron 500m - Manual (Page 64)

64 Usin g th e Ke yb oard a nd Tou ch Pad
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Customizing the Touch Pad
You can disable the touch pad or adjust their settings by using the Mouse Properties
window.
1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then double-click the Mouse icon.
2 On the Mouse Properties window:
• Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad.
• Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settings.
3 Select the desired settings and click Apply.
4 Click OK to save the settings and close the window.
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
C HE CK T HE TO UC H PA D S ET T ING S —
1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.
2 Click Mouse.
3 Try adjusting the settings.
T O V E RI FY TH AT T HE PR O BL E M I S W IT H T HE MO U S E , CH E CK TH E TO UC H P A D —
1 Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 42).
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 INS T A LL TH E TO UC H PA D DR I VE R — See "Reinstalling Drivers and Software" on page 103.
External Keyboard Problems
C HE CK T HE KE YB OA R D CA B LE — Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer"
on page 42). Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage.
If you are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to the
computer.
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HE CK T HE EXT E RN A L K EYB O A RD —
1 Turn off the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again.
2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot
routine.
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