52 Using the Ke yboard and Touch Padw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Customizing the Touch PadYou can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad oradjust its settings.1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printersand Other Hardware.2 Click Mouse.3 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Device Settings tab.To disable the touch pad or mouse, highlight the device and clickDisable.To change the touch pad or mouse settings, highlight the device, clickSettings, select the desired setting(s), and then click Apply.4 Click OK to save the settings and close the window, and then click OKagain to exit the Mouse Properties window.Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsC H E C K T H E T O U C H P A D S E T T I N G S —1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and OtherHardware.2 Click Mouse.3 Try adjusting the settings.C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E — Shut down the computer (see page 40).Disconnect the mouse cable and check it for damage. Firmly reconnect the cable.If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mousedirectly to the computer.T O V E R I F Y T H 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 , C H E C K T H E T O U C HP A D —1 Shut down the computer (see page 40).2 Disconnect the mouse.3 Turn on the computer.4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select anicon, and open it.If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective.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 — See page 89.
