Dell Vostro 1500, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting
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If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the
mouse directly to the computer.
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O V E RI F Y TH A T T H E P R O B L E M I S W I T H T H E M O U S E
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C H E C K T H E T O U C H P A D
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1
Shut down 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.
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H E C K T H E S YS T E M SE T U P P RO G R A M SE T T I NG S
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Verify that the system setup
program lists the correct device for the pointing device option (the computer
automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting
adjustments).
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ES T T H E MO U SE CON T R O LL ER
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To test the mouse controller (which affects
pointer movement) and the operation of the touch pad or mouse buttons,
run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell
Diagnostics" on page 113.
R
E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I V E R
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See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities"
on page 146.
Video and Display Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
If the display is blank
NOTE:
If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your
computer supports, it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your
computer.
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H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y
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If you are using a battery to power your computer, the
battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet
using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer.
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ES T T H E EL E CT R I C A L O U T L E T
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.