Dell Inspiron PP09L, Owner'S Manual

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Solving Problems
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Printer Problems
T O VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE , CHECK THE TOUCH PAD
1
Turn off the computer.
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 EINSTALL THE TOUCH PAD DRIVER —
See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities"
on page 94.
C
HECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS
—
Ensure that the printer
cable is properly connected to the computer.
T
EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET
—
Ensure that the electrical outlet is
working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
E
NSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON
—
See the documentation
supplied with the printer.
V
ERIFY THAT
W
INDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER
1
Click the Start button.
2
Click Control Panel .
3
Click Printers and Other Hardware .
4
Click View installed printers or fax printers . If the printer model is listed,
right-click the printer icon.
5
Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the
following port(s): setting is USB .
R
EINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER
—
See the documentation supplied with
the printer.