DELL 1100-b110 User 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 55) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating 
with the memory.
• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 55).
• Your Dell Dimension™ computer supports DDR memory. For additional information on the type of 
memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 79.
C
LEAN
 
THE
 
MOUSE
See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 91 for instructions on cleaning the 
mouse.
C
HECK
 
THE
 
MOUSE
 
CABLE
1
Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed cables. Straighten bent 
pins.
2
Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
3
Shut down the computer (see page 47), reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for 
your computer, and then restart the 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 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.