Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual

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Solving Problems 43• Unintelligible characters print from the printer.• The mouse pointer does not move or "stutters" when it moves.• Messages appear stating that the computer is not operating at maximum performance.• Errors occur and programs crash for no apparent reason.• Nothing displays on the monitor.Keyboard ProblemsR E M O V E A N Y R E C E N T L Y A D D E D H A R D W A R E T O S E E I F I T R E S O L V E S T H EC O N F L I C T — If removing the hardware resolves the conflict, see the hardware documentationfor configuration and troubleshooting instructions. If the problem persists, contact the hardwaremanufacturer for technical assistance.C H E C K Y O U R O P E R A T I N G S Y S T E M D O C U M E N T A T I O N F O R A D D I T I O N A LT R O U B L E S H O O T I N G I N F O R M A T I O NC H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I C T S — See page 63.R E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R —• If the mouse is functioning, shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 30).After the computer shuts down, press the power button to restart the computer.• If the computer does not respond to a keystroke or the mouse, press the power button for atleast 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Press the power button again to restart thecomputer.C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E —• Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer.• Shut down the computer (see page 30), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setupdiagram for your computer, and then restart the computer.• Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer.• Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed cables. Straightenbent pins.• Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer.