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Getting help
About peripherals
My mouse does not work
If using the mouse delivered with your computer, check that it is plugged into the PS/2 mouse port on
the back of the unit.
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.
Secure the cover by turning the ring anti-clockwise.
This cleaning procedure does not apply to optical mouse devices.
My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use
To set your mouse up for left-handed users, proceed as follows:
1
Go to Start, select Control Panel, then click the Printers and Other Hardware option.
2
Click the Mouse icon.
The Mouse Properties dialog box appears.
3
In the Buttons tab, select the option button next to Switch primary and secondary buttons.
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