www.gateway.com65Cleaning the keyboardYou should occasionally clean the keyboard to remove dust andlint trapped under the keys.To clean the keyboard:1 Use an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-likeextension to remove dust and lint trapped under thekeys.2 If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off yourcomputer and turn the keyboard upside down. Let theliquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying touse it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries,you may need to replace it.Cleaning the monitorTo clean the monitor:• To clean an LCD flat panel monitor, use a soft cloth andwater to clean the screen. Dampen the cloth (never applyliquid directly to the screen), then wipe the screen withthe cloth.• To clean a CRT monitor, use a soft cloth and glass cleanerto clean the screen. Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth(never directly on the screen), then wipe the screen withthe cloth.Cleaning the mouseIf the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across thescreen or becomes difficult to control precisely, cleaning themouse will likely improve its accuracy.To clean the mouse:• Wipe the bottom of the mouse with a damp, lint-freecloth.CautionA flat-panel monitor is made of specially coated glass and can be scratchedor damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners.
