Dell Dimension 5150C, Owner'S Manual

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Solving Problems
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Mouse Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the Product Information Guide .
I F YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS —
• Reseat the memory modules (see page 66) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating
with the memory.
• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 65).
• Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For more information about the type of memory supported by
your computer, see "Memory" on page 95.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 48).
C LEAN THE MOUSE — See page 109.
C HECK THE MOUSE CABLE —
1
Check the cable connector for damaged or frayed cables.
2
Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
3
Reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer.
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, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for your
computer.
4
Start the computer.
T
EST THE MOUSE
— Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse.
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.
R EINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER — See page 50.
R UN THE H ARDWARE T ROUBLESHOOTER — See page 51.