A4Tech RFW-23 User manual

Radio Wireless 2-Wheel Mouse
User’s Guide
Model:RFW-23
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THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT
CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Federal Communications Commission Requirements
The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference
to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
lReorient of relocate the receiving antenna.
lIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
lConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
lConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase! Your new RF-Mouse is easy to install and offers you a host of
useful features. The Radio receiver can be conveniently placed to give you the freedom you need
while working. The vertical wheel allows you to scroll, or zoom in and out in a document. You can
program the mouse buttons to launch the NetJump or LuckyJump for a quick start to programs you
run frequently. And, your RF-Mouse has a unique ID code, so other RF (Radio Frequency) pointing
devices won’t affect your system.
Connecting the RF-Mouse Receiver
The RF-Mouse receiver connects to your computer in
the same way as a conventional mouse allowing you to
place the receiver wherever is convenient on your
desktop.
1. Locate the round 6-pin PS/2 mouse port on the back of
your computer.
2. Insert the PS/2 connector into the PS/2 port.
Locating the RF-Mouse Receiver
Your RF-Mouse has limitations on the range or distance from the
receiver. To make sure that your mouse sends and receives properly, refer
to the following:
1. For optimal performance, place the receiver at least 8 inches (20
centimeters) away from other electrical devices, such as the
computer, the monitor, or external storage drives.
2. The RF-Mouse should be no farther than 3.3 feet (1.0 meter) from
the mouse receiver. This will ensure optimal communication
between the mouse and receiver.
3. If you are working on a metallic surface, try using a mouse pad
and turning the receiver face down for better reception.
4. Switch frequency channels to prevent interference from other RF
pointing devices. (See the following section for more information.)
Selecting the Frequency Channel
The RF-Mouse operates on two
frequency channels. To prevent
interference when using two RF
Mice in close proximity a different
frequency channel should be used
for each mouse. Refer to the
following to change the frequency
channel for your mouse:
1. Set the frequency channel on the
receiver to 1 or 2.
2. Remove the battery cover from
the mouse (see the following
Inserting the Batteries section).
3. Set the frequency channel on the
mouse to 1 or 2. (The frequency
channel for mouse and receiver
must be the same.)

Inserting the Batteries
The RF-Mouse uses two AAA
batteries. For best performance,
use only alkaline batteries. Refer
to the following to insert the
batteries:
1. Press the up cover and
move to backward of the
mouse up cover as shown
here and remove the cover.
2. Insert the two AAA
batteries. (The correct
polarity is indicated on the
battery compartment
casing.)
3. Replace the cover.
Checking the Batteries power
To check the battery power, right-click the mouse
icon in the Taskbar. Choose the “Check RF-
Mouse Status”option to display the RF-Mouse
Status window. The current battery percentage
charge is shown.
Installing the Mouse Software
Before you can take advantage of the many features your mouse offers, you must install the driver.
The driver is on the installation diskette that came packaged with your mouse.
Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT4.0 installation
1. Connect the mouse to your computer.
2. Insert the installation diskette into your floppy disk drive.
3. Click the Start button and then click Run.
4. In the Run dialog window, type A:\setup, where “A”is the letter of your floppy disk drive.
5. Click OK and follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation.

The RF-Mouse ID code
Each RF-Mouse is assigned a unique ID code at manufacture, so the receiver only picks up the signal
from your mouse and prevents other RF-Mouse radio signals from operating on your computer. This
feature can also be disabled, allowing other RF-pointing devices to operate your computer.
Connecting the RF-Mouse ID Code
When the driver installation is finished your
computer reboots and the RF-Mouse window
(shown on the right) appears.
CONNECT ID: Move the RF-Mouse for a few
seconds to establish a connection, then click
Connect ID. The unique ID code of your mouse is
recognized and another RF pointing device will not
function on your computer.
Exit: Click Exit if no other RF pointing devices
are within 3 meters range or if you want other RF
pointing devices to be able to access your
computer.
Changing the RF-Mouse ID Code
You can use a new RF-Mouse on your computer without changing the Radio receiver; you just need to
change the ID code. Refer to the following:
1. Press [Shift + Alt + F11] or [Shift + Alt + F12] to call up the RF-Mouse ID Code window.
2. Move the RF-Mouse for a few seconds to establish a connection, then click Connect ID.
3. The new ID code is Connected and the RF-Mouse window closes.
4. Click Exit to close the RF-Mouse ID code window.
Identifying Components
The mouse is designed to fit snugly into your hand. The scroll wheel is
positioned on the top allowing for easy operation with the index finger.
Standard mouse buttons are positioned to either side of the scroll wheels
and can be reached comfortably with the index and ring fingers. A third
button is placed under the vertical wheel and can be easily clicked by
pushing down on the wheel.
The following pages will tell you how to configure the scroll wheels and
buttons to suit your specific needs.
Cleaning the Mouse
Clean the mouse regularly to ensure efficient operation. Refer to the following:
1. Rotate the housing cover counterclockwise until it unlocks and
remove it.
2. Remove the tracking ball.
3. Wash the tracking ball with warm water and soap then allow it to
dry.
4. Use a cotton swab and alcohol to clean the tracking rollers in the
housing.
5. Replace the tracking ball and the housing cover.
6. Rotate the housing cover clockwise until it locks in place.

I
IW WH HE EE EL LW WO OR RK KS S D DO OE ES S T TH HE E H HE EA AV VY Y W WO OR RK K! !
With iWheelWorks driver/software installed, your Mouse is transformed into much more than just a
pointing device. See how easy scrolling through long documents or panning in drawing applications
becomes when using the scroll wheels. Office users should love this feature—use the vertical wheel
to scroll through your document then just press the [Ctrl] key and use the same wheel to zoom in
for a close look. It even works in print preview! The third button can be programmed to launch
NetJump or LuckyJump—two customizable toolbars that open all those useful programs that you
need so often with just one click. And, in easy-to-follow steps, create your own Command Menu
and with one click put all your favorite programs right under the cursor!The following table
provides an overview of the mouse functions.
Function Description Here’s how to do it
Vertical
Scroll Lets you scroll
up or down in
the current
application
window.
To scroll up, move the vertical wheel
forward; to scroll down, move the wheel
back. See Wheel Tab on page 8for more
information.
Horizontal
Scroll Lets you scroll
to the left or
right in the
current
application
window.
To scroll left, move the horizontal wheel
forward; to scroll right, move the wheel
back. See Wheel Tab on page 8for more
information.
AutoScroll Use
AutoScroll in
Office 97-
compatible
applications to
scroll through
large
documents.
Activate AutoScroll from LuckyJump or
NetJump. The AutoScroll icon appears
over the vertical scrollbar. Move the
mouse in the direction you want to scroll.
The farther you move the AutoScroll icon
from the starting point, the faster the
scrolling. To stop AutoScroll, press any
mouse button.
Zoom Lets you
zoom in or out
when using
applications
that support
zoom
function.
In the Mouse Properties window select
the Wheel tab and check the “Wheel
Zoom for Office 97/2000”option (if you
don’t check this option you can hold the
[Ctrl] key while zooming with either
scroll wheel). Then use the horizontal
wheel to zoom in and out. See Wheel
Tab on page 8for more information.

LuckyJum
pWith one click
you can
choose from a
range of
commonly
used
commands to
launch.
In the Mouse Properties window select
the Buttons tab and then assign
LuckyJump in the drop-down menu for
the desired button. See Settings Tab and
Executing LuckyJump Commands on
page 8and Take Your mouse on a Test
Run on page 15 for more information.
NetJump Lets you
choose from
commands
commonly
used for Web
browsing.
In the Mouse Properties window select
the Buttons tab and then assign NetJump
in the drop-down menu for the desired
button. See Settings Tab and Executing
NetJump Commands on page 8and Take
Your mouse on a Test Run on page 15 for
more information.
Command
Menu Create your
own
Command
Menu for
launching all
your favorite
programs.
In the Mouse Properties window select
the Settings tab and then click
New/Update. Follow the instructions on
your screen. See Creating Your Own
Command Menu on page 10 for more
information.

M
MO OU US SE E P PR RO OP PE ER RT TI IE ES S S SE ET TT TI IN NG GS S
From the Mouse Properties window you can customize many
settings for your mouse including button assignments, scroll
wheels and cursor movement. To open the Mouse Properties
window double-click on the mouse icon in the system tray.
The Mouse Properties window has six tabs that are described
below.
System
Tray
Buttons Tab
Button Assignments: Click the down arrow
to select the preferred function for each button.
(See the Settings Tab for more information.)
Double Click Speed: Increase the speed for
executing a double-click.
Button Configuration: Configure your mouse
for left- or right-hand use. The default setting
for buttons 1 and 2 will be reversed.
ØN
ote! The particular mouse you purchased may
differ somewhat from the illustration
shown in the Buttons tab. The third
button on some models is positioned
under the vertical scroll wheel instead of
at the side as shown here.
Pointers Tab
The Pointers tab lets you change the way the
cursor appears. Click the down arrow under
Scheme and choose the setting you want. The
available pointers for each scheme are shown in
the pane below. You can browse to additional
pointers, then create your own scheme using
the Save As button.
Motion Tab
Pointer Speed: Lets you adjust how fast the
cursor moves on the screen.
SnapTo Button: Check this box to
automatically have the cursor move to the
default button in each new dialog box or
window.
Sonar: When this box is checked, pressing and
releasing the [Ctrl] key will highlight the
cursor.
Trails: Check this box when you want your
cursor to display pointer trails. This option is
useful when using an LCD display that can
make the cursor difficult to see.

Wheel Tab
Wheel Mode: Select the Enhanced Dual Wheel
4D Wheel function mode radio button to enable
both vertical and horizontal wheels. When the
MS-IntelliMouse Compatible mode radio button
is selected only the vertical wheel will function.
Swap Vertical and Horizontal Wheel: Check
this box to swap the functions of the Horizontal
and Vertical Wheels.
Vertical Wheel/Horizontal Wheel: Check the
Reverse scrolling direction box to change the
scrolling direction when you turn the scroll
wheel. Select the Scroll or Scroll one “page”per
scroll unit radio button to set the scrolling speed
to suit your work habits.
Wheel Zoom for Office 97/2000: Check this
box to use the horizontal wheel to zoom in and
out when using applications that support this
function. You can still use the wheel to scroll
horizontally by positioning the cursor over the
horizontal scroll bar. When this option is
unchecked, you must press the [Ctrl] key while
turning the horizontal wheel to use the zoom
function.
Settings Tab
Command List: Shows all the available
commands (including User-defined Command
Menus) that you can assign to either the NetJump
or LuckyJump grids.
NetJump (top grid): The NetJump grid groups
commonly used Web-browsing commands. To
change a command, select a new one from the
Command List and click on the icon in the grid
that you want to change.
LuckyJump (bottom grid): The LuckyJump
grid groups all-purpose commands. To change a
command, select a new one from the Command
List and click on the icon in the grid that you
want to change.
User-defined Command Menu: Here you can
create your own command menu to suit your
specific needs. Click on New/Update…and
follow the onscreen instructions.
Apply Net/LuckyJump or the User-defined
Command Menu you define here from the
Buttons tab.

Executing NetJump Commands
NetJump combines commonly used tasks for Web browsing into one convenient grid and puts them
right under the cursor. To use NetJump, open the Mouse Properties window and select the
Buttons tab. Assign NetJump in the drop-down menu of the button you want. Click OK to close
the Mouse Properties window. Now click the assigned button to open the NetJump grid and
execute your command. (See the Settings Tab section above for instructions on customizing
NetJump.)
Executing LuckyJump Commands
LuckyJump combines commonly used tasks for Windows environments into one convenient grid
and puts them right under the cursor. To use LuckyJump, open the Mouse Properties window and
select the Buttons tab. Assign LuckyJump in the drop-down menu of the button you want. Click
OK to close the Mouse Properties window. Now click the assigned button to open the
LuckyJump grid and execute your command. (See the Settings Tab section above for instructions
on customizing LuckyJump.)

T
TH HE E U US SE ER R- -D DE EF FI IN NE ED D C CO OM MM MA AN ND D M ME EN NU U
Along with the LuckyJump and NetJump menus you can also create Command Menus to suit your
specific work habits. You may want to create a specific command menu for a particular application
and then assign it each time you work in that application.
Creating a Command Menu
Follow these instructions to create a new Command Menu:
1. Double-click the mouse icon in the system tray. In the Mouse Properties window select
the Settings tab.
2. Click New/Update…to open the User-defined Options window.
3. Click Add. The Add Menu window appears.

4. Enter a name (e.g., Test Command
Menu) for the new Command
Menu. Click Select Icon to
choose a new icon or click OK to
accept the default icon. The User-
defined Options window appears
with the new Test Command Menu
shown.
5. The Command Type: pane lets
you change the kind of command
to add. With the default
Application/Document selected,
click <Add New Command. (See
Choosing Commands from the
Command Type Menu on page 11
for more information.)
6. In the Application/Document
window, type the path or browse
to the application you want to add
and click OK. The command will
be added to the Test Command
Menu pane.
7. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to add more
commands. (Click Insert
Separator to group command
families as shown below. Select
commands or separators you don’t
need and click Delete Command
to remove them.)
8. Click OK when you are finished.
You are returned to the Settings
tab. Your new Test Command
Menu is listed at the bottom of the
Net/LuckyJump Settings
Command List.
9. Add the Test Command Menu to
the Net/LuckyJump grid or go to
the Buttons tab and assign it
directly to the mouse button you
prefer.
Choosing Commands from the Command Type Menu
The Command Type menu lets you choose different types of commands to add when creating a new
Command menu. To add a command from the Command Type menu, select the type of command,
click <Add New Command and follow the instructions on your screen. The type of commands
and a brief description of how to add a new command are described below.

Comman
d Type Description
Applicati
on/
Documen
t
This field lets you add your favorite
programs to run or open a document or
file that you specify. Enter the path or
browse to the application/document that
you want to open.
File
Folder This field opens the folder you specify in
Windows Explorer. Enter the path or
browse to the folder you want to open.
Home
Page The Home Page command takes you to
the URL address you specify. Enter the
URL address of the Web site you want
to visit. (Requires an online
connection.)
Mail To Send e-mail from your default e-mail
program to the specified e-mail address.
Enter the e-mail address that you wish to
mail to. (Requires an online
connection.)
Keyboard
Sequence Assign text and keyboard shortcuts for
one-click playback in all programs.
Refer to The Keyboard Sequence
Command below for detailed
instructions on this command.
Generic
Comman
d
Choose from a list of commonly used
commands, such as Print, Save, or
Open.
Command Type
Menu
The Keyboard Sequence Command
This function lets you add Text commands and Shortcut commands to your Test Command Menu.
Use Text commands to enter commonly used phrases in all your text editing applications. Shortcut
commands can be used in all applications just as you use conventional keyboard shortcuts.
Adding a Keyboard Sequence Text Command
The Keyboard Sequence command is very useful when working in text editing applications or when sending e-mail. You can assign any number of
commonly used phrases and then just enter them with one click into your document. Refer to the following to add a Keyboard Sequence Text command.

1. Double-click the mouse icon in the
system tray. In the Mouse Properties
window select the Settings tab.
2. Click New/Update…to open the User-
defined Options window.
3. Select Keyboard Sequence in the
Command Type pane and click <Add
New Command.
4. In the Keyboard Sequence window type
a name for the command. Under Mode,
select the Text radio button and then type
in your message.
5. Click OK when you are finished.
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to add more Text
commands to your Test Command Menu.
7. When you have finished adding
commands, close the User-defined
Options window and the Mouse
Properties window.
8. Open a text editor or e-mail messenger
and place the cursor where you want the
message added. Select the Keyboard
Sequence Text command from your Test
Command Menu.
9. Your message is added to your
document.
Adding a Keyboard Sequence Shortcut Command
In Office applications many users are accustomed to using keyboard commands such as the copy
command, [Ctrl] + [C] or the paste command [Ctrl] + [V] directly from the keyboard. However, to
spare you from having to remember all these keyboard shortcuts you can add them to your Test
Command Menu. Refer to the following to add a Keyboard Sequence command.

1. Double-click the mouse icon in the system tray.
In the Mouse Properties window select the
Settings tab.
2. Click New/Update…to open the User-defined
Options window.
3. Select Keyboard Sequence in the Command
Type pane and click <Add New Command.
4. In the Keyboard Sequence window type a name
for the command. Click Record and then type in
the keyboard sequence. To apply the “Underline”
command as shown below, type: [Ctrl] + [Shift] +
[W].
5. Click Stop when you are finished and then click
OK.
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to add more Keyboard
Sequence commands to your Test Command
Menu.
7. When you have finished adding commands, close
the User-defined Options window and the
Mouse Properties window.
8. Open your Office application and select some text.
Select the Underline Keyboard Sequence
command from your Test Command Menu.
9. The text you selected is now underlined.

T
TA AK KE E Y YO OU UR R M MO OU US SE E O ON N A A T TE ES ST T R RU UN N
For this “Test Run”the LuckyJump grid will be customized to demonstrate how much easier
working with the
mouse can be. Refer to the following to customize either the LuckyJump or NetJump grid:
1. Double-click the mouse icon in the system tray.
In the Mouse Properties window select the
Settings tab.
2. You will see the default settings for LuckyJump.
Scroll to Help in the Command List and select it.
3. Move the cursor to the LuckyJump grid and click
the bottom-left Documents item. Notice the
cursor changes to a “Pointing finger”and the
Documents icon is replaced with the Help icon.
4. Now scroll to the end of the Command List and
assign the Test Command Menu to the
LuckyJump grid in the same way. (See Creating
Your Own Command Menu on page 10 if you
have not already created a Test Command Menu.)
5. Continue customizing the LuckyJump menu by
assigning commands from the Command List to
the LuckyJump grid.
6. After you have added all the commands you want,
click on the Buttons tab and assign LuckyJump to
the button you want. (In most cases you will
assign LuckyJump to the third button. Most users
prefer to leave the default Context Sensitive Help
setting on the second button.)
7. Click OK to close the Mouse Properties
window.
8. Now, just press the mouse button assigned to
LuckyJump and the LuckyJump grid opens right
under the mouse cursor. (Move the mouse over
each item in the grid for a description.)
Some of the commands in LuckyJump are described
in more detail below.

Volume Control
Choose Volume Control from the LuckyJump
grid. The volume control screen appears.
Click on the slide bars or use the scroll wheels to
set the balance and level for each control. This is
a convenient way to adjust the volume no matter
what application you are working in.
E-mail
Choose E-mail from the LuckyJump grid.
Microsoft Outlook Express opens ready for you
to send or receive e-mail.
Or if you prefer to send e-mail from your default
Web browser, then assign a shortcut in
LuckyJump for instant online access.
Test Command Menu
Choose Test Command Menu from the
LuckyJump grid. The Command Menu list that
you previously learned to create appears (see
Creating Your Own Command Menu on page 10).
Now you’re just one click away from all your
Office applications, games, and keyboard
shortcuts.
ØT
ip! If you use these applications very often
you can bring them all one click closer by
assigning your Test Command Menu
directly to the mouse button. See Buttons
Tab on page 7.
Help is always at Hand
Choose Help from the LuckyJump grid. No
matter what application you are working in, the
Help file associated with that application opens. Help