Sony
Notebook U
s
er Guide
Getting help
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About peripherals
My mouse does not work
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If you are using a PS/2 mouse, you must connect it before you turn on your computer.
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If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse, check that the appropriate driver and software are
properly installed.
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Check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector.
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Note that the scrolling features work only with programs that use scroll bars. Some programs do not
support features usually available with the central wheel.
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There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism.
To clean the mouse, proceed as follows:
1
Turn off the computer and turn the mouse upside down.
2
Remove the mouse ball cover by turning the ring clockwise as indicated by the
arrows.
3
Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand.
4
Using a piece of sticky tape, remove any dirt or dust on the mouse ball and inside
the ball socket.
5
Put the mouse ball back into the socket and replace the cover.
6
Secure the cover by turning the ring anti-clockwise.
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This cleaning procedure does not apply to optical mouse devices.
If you are using an optical mouse:
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Do not use the mouse on a reflective surface (such as a mirror) or transparent surface (such as glass).
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Some surfaces do not allow the sensor to function properly because the irregularities are too small to be
detected. The best surfaces reflect but scatter light; an example is a blank sheet of white drawing paper.
Otherwise, use a standard mouse pad.
