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Displayed text is dim, blurry, or otherwise difficult to read:
• Adjust the brightness and contrast controls.
• Change display settings.
• Move the monitor away from devices that may be causing electrical
interference such as televisions, unshielded speakers, fluorescent lights and
metal shelves.
Mouse
The mouse is not working:
• Check that the mouse cable is properly plugged into the PS/2 port or USB port
on the back of your computer.
• Check that the mouse cable is not damaged or there are no bent or broken
pins. If the mouse cable is damaged, or there are bent or broken pins, the
mouse will most likely need to be replaced.
• Restart your computer.
• Try a mouse that you know works in the same port, to ensure that the mouse
port is working.
• Reinstall the device driver.
Power
When the computer is turned on, nothing happens:
• If the computer is plugged into a surge protector or UPS, make sure that the
surge protector or UPS is securely connected to an electrical outlet, is
switched on and working correctly.
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• Check that the wall outlet is working properly by testing another device such
as a radio or lamp that you know works. If the wall outlet is not working,
please contact an electrician or your power company for further assistance.
• Check that all devices on the computer are properly connected to your
computer and that the computer is properly connected to the surge protector
or UPS.