The Mouse - Acer Aspire ELD User Manual

The Mouse

The mouse uses a cursor called a pointer. Pointers come
in many different shapes but are most commonly shaped
like an arrow.
Your mouse has two buttons: a left button and a right
button. Quickly pressing and releasing one of these
buttons is called clicking. Sometimes you will need to
double-click or click the same button twice quickly.
In this manual, click means to position your mouse point
on an icon and to single click the left button. When a
right-click is required, this is stated clearly. Double-click
also refers to the left button.
The ratchet wheel in between the two buttons is added
to provide easier scrolling capability. By simply moving
the wheel with your index finger, you can quicky move
through multiple pages, line, or windows. The wheel may
also function as a third button allowing you to quickly
click or double-click an icon or a selected item.
Note: If you are left
your Windows Me manual for instructions on
how to set up your mouse for left
Right Button
Ratchet Wheel
Left Button
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handed, please refer to
Pointer movement on the
screen is controlled by the
movement of a small ball on
the bottom of the mouse.
Using a mouse pad under
your mouse will help to keep
the internal parts of the
mouse clean. A dirty mouse
results in jerky pointer
movement and difficulty
getting the pointer where you
want it on screen.
To clean your mouse:
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handed use.
Caring for your
mouse
Turn the mouse upside
down.
Remove the ring
holding the ball in
place by turning it
counterclockwise.
Using a lint-free cloth
or a cotton swab
dipped in rubbing
alcohol, clean all
moving parts.
Insert the ball back into
the mouse, making
sure to turn the ring
clockwise.
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