IBM XStation 130 Set Up And Operation Manual page 52

Handling the Mouse Correctly
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For best operation, handle the mouse correctly. Incorrect handling can damage the mouse.
Do
not:
• Operate the mouse on cloth, unfinished wood, newspaper, or carpet.
• Drop or hit the mouse.
• Pull the cable. You can cause damage to the cable and the connector.
• Carry the mouse by holding onto the cable.
• Expose the mouse to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.
• Place the mouse in liquid spills.
Care of the Mouse
The operating surface for the mouse should be smooth, clean, and flat. For example, you
can operate the mouse on the following surfaces:
• Finished wood
• Glass
• Enamel
• Plastic (including laminates)
• Paper (except newspaper)
• Metal.
Rough surfaces collect contaminants that can be transferred to the interior of the mouse by
the ball. The surface you use should be free of spills, dirt, dust, lint, wax, eraser dust, and
other foreign matter. Rough surfaces can also cause the pads located on the bottom of the
mouse to prematurely wear. A deeply pitted surface could cause erratic operation of the
mouse.
• Inspect the work surface for spills or other contaminants.
• Dust the work surface.
• If you are using a paper pad, inspect it for wear and replace it if necessary.
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