IBM H80 Series manual Handling the Mouse Correctly

Using

the

Three-Button

Mouse

The

mouse

is a hand-operated locating

device. A

three-button mouse is available f

use

with

the system unit. Consult your

application

publication

for

the

exact

use

the three-button mouse.

You

can

use the mouse to perform such

functions

as positioning a cursor, selecti

items from

a menu, or moving around

in

your

document

much

easier

and

faster

than

if

you

used only the keyboard. The

cursor moves exactly

as you move

the

mouse

a flat

surface, such as a desktop.

When you move the mouse around on a

flat

surface,

the

cursor

moves

on

the

display

screen; the movement changes the

position

of

the

cursor.

With the mouse buttons, you can perform functions such as selecting and

deselecting options, extending your selection, or

choosing a command. The precise

function

of your

mouse depends on

the

software

you

are

using.

The mouse has a cable that plugs into the mouse connector at the rear of the primary I/O drawer.

Handling the Mouse Correctly

For best operation, handle the mouse with care. Incorrect handling can damage th mouse.

Do not:

Ÿ Operate the mouse on cloth, unfinished wood, newspaper, or carpet

Ÿ Drop or hit the mouse

Ÿ Carry the mouse by holding onto the cable

Ÿ Expose the mouse to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight

Ÿ Place the mouse in liquid spills

Chapter 2. Using the Model13 H80