Cleaning Your System; Cleaning The Mouse - Gateway E-1000 Series User Manual

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E-1000 Series User's Guide
If you suspect your system has been infected, find and remove the viruses
immediately using an antivirus program. Next, turn your system off and
leave it off for at least 15 seconds before turning it back on. This is the only
way to ensure the virus does not remain in your system RAM.

Cleaning Your System

Your system needs to be cleaned occasionally. The following sections
contain information about caring for the various parts of your system.

Cleaning the Mouse

If the mouse pointer on the screen moves erratically when you move the
mouse, dirt is probably on the rollers inside the mouse.
Turn off the system.
1.
Turn your mouse upside down and remove the mouse ball cover.
2.
Cup your hand under the mouse and turn your mouse right-side up.
3.
The gray ball should drop into your hand. If it doesn't, gently shake the
mouse until it drops out of the socket.
Once the mouse ball is free, use adhesive tape to pick up any dust or
4.
lint on its surface and wipe away dirt or lint inside the ball socket. You
can also blow into the socket to remove dirt and lint. If foreign matter
is trapped inside the socket or on the rollers, use a cotton swab dipped
in isopropyl alcohol to loosen it. Let surfaces to dry completely after
cleaning.
Return the mouse ball to the socket and replace the cover.
5.
To clean the mouse

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