Cleaning The Mouse; Optical Mouse - Lenovo ThinkCentre 6176 User Manual

Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace
You can run the PC-Doctor for Windows PE diagnostic program from the Rescue
and Recovery workspace. To run diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery
workspace, use the following procedure:
1. Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.
2. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key as you turn on the computer.
3. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, stop pressing the F11 key. The
4. From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Launch Advanced Rescue
5. The diagnostic program opens automatically. Select the diagnostic test you
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Cleaning the mouse

This section provides instructions on how to clean an optical or non-optical mouse.

Optical mouse

An optical mouse uses a light-emitting diode (LED) and an optical sensor to
navigate the pointer. If the pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the
optical mouse, you might need to clean the mouse. To clean the optical mouse:
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer.
3. Turn the mouse upside down to look at the lens.
4. Check the surface on which you are using the mouse. If you have a very
5. Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer.
6. Turn your computer back on.
Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.
and Recovery → Diagnose hardware.
want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help.
Note: Rescue media includes PC-Doctor for Windows PE. For more
information about rescue media, see "Creating and using rescue media"
on page 26.
a. If there is a smudge on the lens, gently clean the area with a plain
cotton-tipped swab.
b. If there is debris in the lens, gently blow the debris away from the area.
intricate picture or pattern beneath the mouse it may be difficult for the digital
signal processor (DSP) to determine changes in the mouse position.
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