Gateway E-4200, User Manual

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24 E-4200 User’s Guide
3.
Cup your hand under the mouse and turn your mouse right-side up.
The mouse ball should drop into your hand. If it does not, gently shake
the mouse until the ball drops out of the socket.
4.
Once the mouse ball is free, use adhesive tape to pick up any dust or
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 dry
completely after cleaning.
5.
Return the mouse ball to the socket and replace the cover.
Cleaning the keyboard
You should clean the keyboard occasionally to remove dust and lint
particles trapped under the keys. The easiest way to do this is to blow
trapped dirt from under the keys using an aerosol can of air with a narrow,
straw-like extension.
If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off the computer and disconnect the
keyboard. Turn the keyboard upside down to let the liquid drain out
overnight before trying to use it again. If it fails to work after draining,
contact Technical Support.
Cleaning the monitor screen
Use a soft cloth and window cleaner to clean the monitor screen. Squirt a
little cleaner on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen
with the cloth.
Cleaning the computer and monitor cases
Always turn off the computer and other peripherals before cleaning any
components.
Use a damp lint-free cloth to clean the computer case, monitor case,
keyboard, speakers, and other parts of your system. Avoid abrasive or
solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on your components.