Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide www.hp.com 2–29
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
Solving Mouse Problems 
Problem Cause Solution
Mouse does not respond to 
movement or is too slow.
Mouse connector is 
not properly plugged 
into the back of the 
computer.
Shut down the computer using the 
keyboard.
1. Press the Ctrl and Esc keys at 
the same time (or press the 
Windows logo key) to 
display the Start menu.
2. Use the up or down arrow key 
to select Shut Down and then 
press the Enter key.
3. Use the up or down arrow key 
to select the Shut Down 
option and then press the  
Enter key.
4. After the shutdown is complete, 
plug the mouse connector into 
the back of the computer (or the 
keyboard) and restart.
Program in use has 
stopped responding 
to commands.
Shut down the computer using the 
keyboard then restart the computer.
Mouse may need 
cleaning.
Remove the roller ball cover on the 
mouse and clean the internal 
components.
Mouse may need 
replacement.
See the Worldwide Limited 
Warranty for terms and conditions.
Computer is in 
standby mode.
Press the power button to resume 
from standby mode.
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CAUTION: When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not hold down the 
power button for more than four seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down 
and you will lose your unsaved data.
Mouse will only move 
vertically, horizontally, or 
movement is jerky.
Mouse roller ball is 
dirty.
Remove roller ball cover from the 
bottom of the mouse and clean it 
with a mouse cleaning kit available 
from most computer stores.










