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    PS2 mouse port

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Rubberman, Oct 26, 2005.

  1. Rubberman

    Rubberman Notebook Consultant

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    HP ze4610us laptop


    When i plug in a PS2 mouse it wont work. i have used several different mice and none work using the PS2 port. when i use a serial mouse it works fine after rebooting. I know in the past i would just plus in the PS2 mouse it would automatically work. Is there a setting or something in the control panel?
     
    Rubberman, Oct 26, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    There shouldn't be. The port could be defective or have the wrong settings or something. I almost fell out of my chair when you said serial mouse, LOL.
     
    Brian, Oct 26, 2005
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    hey whats wrong with a serial mouse for backup? :)
     
    Rubberman, Oct 27, 2005
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  4. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Nothing, the problem is a notebook with a serial port in the first place! Next you'll tell me about how you use a parallel port to print.
     
    Brian, Oct 27, 2005
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    no parallel port to print. i just print over the network to my desktop, thats where my printer is hooked to.
     
    Rubberman, Oct 27, 2005
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    i wish my l2000z had a PS2 port. I have like 20 of these mice and they are comfortable when I'm using at home. One usb port more! /for printing cause there's no parallel port :)/
     
    vassil_98, Oct 28, 2005
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    Was there any software with the mouse?
     
    ZaZ, Oct 29, 2005
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    Check the BIOS to see if the PS/2 port has been disabled. If so, just enable it and see. You may also want to look for an option for something like simultaneous internal/external mouse and enable it.

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Oct 29, 2005
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