User`s guide

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Using the System
Handling the Mouse Correctly
For best operation, handle the mouse with care. Incorrect handling can damage the mouse.
Do not:
• Operate the mouse on cloth, unfinished wood, newspaper, or carpet.
• Drop or hit the mouse.
• Carry the mouse by holding onto the cable.
• Expose the mouse to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.
• Place the mouse in liquid spills.
Caring for the Mouse
Make sure that the operating surface for the mouse is smooth, clean, and flat. For example,
you can operate the mouse on the following surfaces:
• Finished wood
• Glass
• Enamel
• Plastic
• Paper (except newspaper)
• Metal
Rough surfaces collect contaminants that can be transferred to the interior of the mouse by
the ball. 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. The
surface you use should be free from spills, dirt, dust, lint, wax, eraser dust, or other foreign
matter.
Additional things to check:
• 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.
Cleaning the Mouse
To clean the mouse, do the following:
1. Remove the retaining ring (1) by turning it counterclockwise, in the direction of the arrow,
as shown in the illustration.
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2. Remove the ball (2).
3. Inspect the ball for contaminants. Wipe it clean with a dry, lint–free cloth.