46 www.gateway.comChapter 5: Maintaining Your ComputerCleaning the computer displayTo clean a computer LCD screen or flat panel display, use a soft cloth and water to cleanthe LCD screen. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipethe screen with the cloth.To clean a CRT monitor, use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to clean the monitor screen.Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen withthe cloth.Cleaning the mouseIf the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomesdifficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy.To clean your mouse:■ Wipe the bottom of the mouse with a damp lint-free clothCleaning CDs or DVDsWipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especiallyfor the purpose.Caution A flat panel display or computer LCD screen is made of speciallycoated glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive orammonia-based glass cleaners.
