What is this thing that came with my iMac?

I just got a new iMac (quad core, i5). There is a curious object in the packaging that I don't know what it is, and it isn't discussed in the instructions. It's a thin piece of black felt-like material, square shaped, with the 4 corners folded inward. I have no idea what this thing does, or what I should do with it. What is it? It's way too thin to be a mousepad, I think.

Check out Chapter 5 page #67 of the User's Guide that came with your iMac.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iMac_Mid2010UG.pdf
{quote:}*Cleaning Your iMac Display*
Use the cloth that came with your iMac to clean the display.
*To clean your iMac display, do the following:*
● Shut down your iMac and disconnect all cables.
● Dampen the cloth that came with your iMac—or another clean, soft, lint-free cloth—
with water only, and then wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen.{quote}

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