The designer of these devices, Steve Gomas, refers to this syndrome as, "pizza finger". It is a natural result of oils on the fingers, and if it gets bad enough, you'll be sending you bookport in for some kind of repair. -----Original Message----- From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Catherine G Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 3:59 PM To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookport] Dirty keys I find that pressing on one side or another works best all the time. Also, have you tried wiping them off with one of those alcohol swabs you can buy for computer equipment? I use it on my BrailleNote display and pins, too. Catherine Golding, TVI Washington State School for the Blind 360 259-2059 Never underestimate the power of sincere praise.