Dell Precision T3400: Mouse Problems C HECK THE MOUSE CABLE — RESTART THE COMPUTER — C HECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS —
Mouse Problems C HECK THE MOUSE CABLE — RESTART THE COMPUTER — C HECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS —: Dell Precision T3400
Table of contents
- Notes, Notices, and Cautions
- Contents
- Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
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- About Your Computer Front View (Tower Orientation) 4 lower 3.5-inch drive bay
- 9 power button Press to turn on the computer.
- 14 network link light The network link light is on when a good connection
- Back View (Tower Orientation)
- 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI or PCI Express Front View (Desktop Orientation) 4 hard drive activity light
- 7 power button Press to turn on the computer.
- 12 network link light The network link light is on when a good connection
- Back View (Desktop Orientation)
- Back Panel Connectors
- 8 Rear Dual USB 2.0 connectors (2)
- 11 keyboard connector Setting Up Your Computer Changing Between Tower and Desktop Orientations
- Switching From Tower to Desktop Orientation Switching From Desktop to Tower Orientation Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
- • Leave 10.2 cm (4 in) minimum clearance on all vented sides of the computer to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation.
- • Do not install your computer in an enclosure that does not allow airflow.
- Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XP
- Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (With the Operating System Media) PREPARE THE DESTINATION COMPUTER FOR THE FILE TRANSFER: COPY DATA FROM THE SOURCE COMPUTER: TRANSFER DATA TO THE DESTINATION COMPUTER:
- Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (Without the Operating System Media) CREATE A WIZARD DISK: COPY DATA FROM THE SOURCE COMPUTER:
- TRANSFER DATA TO THE DESTINATION COMPUTER: Microsoft Windows Vista Power Protection Devices
- Surge Protectors Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
- Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse (Non-Optical)
- Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights
- • Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of interference are:
- Diagnostic Lights Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Code Description Suggested Remedy
- Code Description Suggested Remedy System Messages
- 40 Quick Reference Guide
- Hardware Troubleshooter Windows XP: Windows Vista: Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc
- Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function
- Tab Function Troubleshooting
- Battery Problems Drive Problems
- Optical drive problems Problems writing to an optical drive Hard drive problems
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE — RUN THE MODEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL — VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS —
- ENSURE THAT YOU ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET — Ensure that you have Error Messages
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
- Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software Problems The computer does not start up The computer stops responding
- A program stops responding A program crashes repeatedly A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system A solid blue screen appears
- Other software problems BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY Memory Problems F YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE — IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS —
- Mouse Problems C HECK THE MOUSE CABLE — RESTART THE COMPUTER — C HECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS —
- Network Problems Power Problems
- Printer Problems
- Scanner Problems
- Sound and Speaker Problems
- Video and Monitor Problems The screen is blank
- The screen is difficult to read 3D image quality is poor Only part of the screen is readable
• Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. For more
information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory"
in
your User’s Guide
.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41).
Mouse Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
C
HECK THE MOUSE CABLE —
• Ensure that the cable is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for bent or
broken pins. Straighten any bent pins.
• Remove any mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
• Verify that the mouse cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for your
computer.
RESTART THE COMPUTER —
1
Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the
Start
menu.
2
Press <u>,
press the up- and down-arrow keys
to highlight
Shut down
or
Tu rn
Off
, and then press <Enter>.
3
After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup
diagram.
4
Turn on the computer.
TEST THE MOUSE — Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, then try
using the mouse.
C
HECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS —
Windows XP:
1
Click
Start
→
Control Panel
→
Mouse
.
2
Adjust the settings as needed.
Windows Vista:
1
Click
Start
→
Control Panel
→
Hardware and Sound
→
Mouse
.
2
Adjust the settings as needed.
REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER — See "Drivers" in your User’s Guide.
R
UN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER — See "Hardware Troubleshooter" on
page 41.
54 Quick Reference Guide
