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Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide

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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:

1Turn off the computer and turn the mouse upside down.

2Remove 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.

5Put 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:

1Go to Start, select Control Panel, then click the Printers and Other Hardware option.

2Click the Mouse icon.

The Mouse Properties dialog box appears.

3In the Buttons tab, select the option button next to Switch primary and secondary buttons.