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Limited Warranty and Disclaimer
AMX Corporation warrants its products to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use for a period of three years from date of purchase
from AMX, with the following exceptions. Electroluminescent and LCD control
panels are warranted for a period of three years, except for the display and touch
overlay components which are warranted for a period of one year. Disk drive
mechanisms, pan/tilt heads, codecs, power supplies, modifications, MX Series
products, and KC Series products are warranted for a period of one year. Unless
otherwise specified, OEM and custom products are covered for a period of one year.
AMX software products are warranted for a period of 90 days. Batteries and
incandescent lamps are not covered.
This warranty extends to products purchased directly from AMX or an authorized
AMX dealer. Consumers should inquire from selling dealer as to the nature and
extent of the dealer’s warranty, if any.
AMX is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its
products to perform, including any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or
consequential damages. AMX is not liable for any claim made by a third party or
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under this warranty or as a tort claim (including negligence and strict product
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if AMX or an authorized representative of AMX has been advised of the possibility
of any such damages. This limitation of liability, however, will not apply to claims
for personal injury.
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FCC Notice
The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated 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 manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced ratio-TV technician for help.
Notice: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
This product is equipped with a shielded cable. Extension cables, if used, must be
shielded to comply with the emission limits.
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.
FCC ID: IE3VP4A94SF
MobileMouse was made in the USA.

MX-MM MobileMouse (MAC) Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................ 1
What is MobileMouse? 1
Features 1
What’s Included in this Package 1
Quick Start.............................................................................. 3
Installing MobileMouse .......................................................... 5
Overview 5
Connecting MobileMouse to an ADB port 5
Using MobileMouse................................................................ 7
Holding MobileMouse 7
Using the Pressure-Sensing Mouse Button 7
Clicking on an item 7
Dragging an item 7
Changing the Batteries 8
Positioning the Receiver 8
Distance and Operating Angles 8
Transporting the MobileMouse 8
Technology and Specifications ............................................. 9
How MobileMouse Works 9
Specifications 9
Technical Support ................................................................ 11
Overview 11

ii Table of Contents MX-MM MobileMouse (MAC)

MX-MM MobileMouse (MAC) Introduction
1
Introduction
What is MobileMouse?
MobileMouse is a pointing device that freesyou from the restrictions of traditional
desktop mouse devices and trackballs. The MobileMouse’s cordless, hand-held
design lets you interact with your audience—and your computer—with convenience
and comfort. MobileMouse’s infrared technology allows it to be used at distances of
up to 40 feet. It is designed to fit users’ hands of any size or shape, left or right.
Features
You realize several benefits from the following MobileMouse features:
• Complete 360-degree control of cursor direction and speed, giving you total
freedom of movement
• Two click buttons that replace those found on any standard Apple compatible
mouse
• Alow-power sleep mode to extend battery life (For travel, we recommend that
you remove the batteries to extend their life even longer and prevent
undesirable battery drain if the buttons become activated.)
• Plug-and-play compatibility with Apple System 6.0 (or newer), requiring no
special software and replacing any standard one-button Apple Desktop Bus
(ADB) mouse
What’s Included in this Package
In this package, you will find the following items:
• MobileMouse hand-held transmitter
• MobileMouse transmitter carrying bag
• MobileMouse receiver with 6-foot cable to 6-pin round ADB connector
• Two AAA alkaline batteries

2Introduction MX-MM MobileMouse (MAC)

MX-MM MobileMouse (MAC) Quick Start 3
Quick Start
To get started quickly, follow these instructions.
1. Turn off your computer. This is necessary to properly start up your new
MobileMouse and to protect your Apple ADB port.
2. Adjust the tracking speed.
At first, you may wish to slow the Mouse Tracking to slow or very slow. To
make this adjustment, open Mouse in the Control Panel. You can increase the
Tracking setting as you become familiar with MobileMouse operation.
3. Make sure the two AAA batteries are installed.
4. Hold MobileMouse in a pistol grip, with yourmiddle finger in the contoured
indent and your forefinger in front of the trigger-like click button.
a. Place your thumb on the center of MobileMouse’s mouse-button and gently
rock it in the direction you want the cursor to move.
b. Press softly to move the cursor slowly. Press harder to move the cursor
faster—the harder you press, the faster the cursor will move. The top click
button is redundant with the trigger button on the underside.

4Quick Start MX-MM MobileMouse (MAC)

MX-MM MobileMouse (MAC) Installing MobileMouse 5
Installing MobileMouse
Overview
The MobileMouse receiver connects to your computer just like a conventional
mouse. It can be connected to any ADB port. To install MobileMouse, first verify
that your system meets these requirements:
• Macintosh or compatible system
• ADB port available
• Apple System 6.0 or newer
Connecting MobileMouse to an ADB port
Follow these instructions to connect MobileMouse to an ADB port.
1. Turn your computer off.
2. Plug the connector at the end of the MobileMouse receiver into any of the ADB
ports. Exercise caution when plugging in the connector to avoid bending pins.
3. Turn on your computer and let it boot up normally. You may now use
MobileMouse if the correct mouse driver is installed.

6Installing MobileMouse MX-MM MobileMouse (MAC)

MX-MM MobileMouse (MAC) Using MobileMouse 7
Using MobileMouse
Holding MobileMouse
Hold MobileMouse in a pistol grip, with your middle finger in the contoured
channel on the underside, and yourforefinger poised in front of the trigger button.
The thumb can then easily control the cursor with light pressure on the mouse
button. Additionally, you can pull back your thumb to activate the top button,
which is redundant with the trigger button underneath. You will also notice that
MobileMouse works well for both left-and right-handed users.
Using the Pressure-Sensing Mouse Button
MobileMouse’s pressure-sensing mouse button converts the touch of your thumb
into a smooth cursor movement. To move the cursor, place your thumb on the center
of the mouse button and rock it in the direction you want the cursor to go. You can
move the cursor in any direction—MobileMouse has full 360-degree control. A light
touch producesslow, precise cursor movement. More pressure increasesthe cursor
speed—the harder you press, the faster the cursor moves.
To get started, you may wish to slow the Mouse Tracking to slow or very slow. To
make this adjustment, open Mouse in the Control Panel. You can increase the
Tracking setting as you become familiar with MobileMouse operation.
Clicking on an item
The two click buttons on MobileMouse emulate the single button on a conventional
Apple-compatible mouse. Use either button to click on an item.
Dragging an item
Simply press and hold either button while moving the cursor to the desired location.
Release this button to complete the drag operation.

8Using MobileMouse MX-MM MobileMouse (MAC)
Changing the Batteries
The MobileMouse transmitter uses two AAA alkaline batteries.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by carefully pressing down on the cover
at the front edge, while sliding it toward the rear.
2. Insert the batteries with the positive (+) and negative (–) orientation shown
inside the compartment (negative at the flat end of the battery).
Positioning the Receiver
The MobileMouse receiver is multi-positional. It can lay flat or be mounted on either
side, or it can be stood up. If you are placing it on a table or desktop, stand the
receiver up to minimize any disruption of the signal by the table or desk. When you
are mounting or positioning the receiver, be careful not to block the lens from line-
of-sight contact with the hand-held transmitter. If the room where you are using
MobileMouse is filled with furniture or people, you may wish to mount the receiver
up high to avoid interruptions of the transmitted signal.
Distance and Operating Angles
The MobileMouse can be used to distances up to 40 feet, depending on conditions
such as room size and electronic noise (such as lights and monitors). The transmitter
works by sending an infrared signal to the receiver. This signal is line-of-sight,
which means the transmitter must be pointed toward the receiver, and the gap
between the transmitter and receiver must not be blocked from normal vision. By
experimenting, you will find that the receiver and transmitter work throughout a
very broad range of use angles—you only need to point in the general direction of
the receiver to get smooth operation. For presenters, you may even find that you can
bounce the signal off of the presentation screen, or a wall, and back to the receiver.
Transporting the MobileMouse
When transporting MobileMouse, remove the batteries from the transmitter. While
MobileMouse does automatically go into a low-power sleep mode, we recommend
removing the batteries to extend their life even longer and to prevent undesirable
drain if the mouse-button or click buttons should become activated.
Note
If your MobileMouse’s
operational distance begins to
diminish, or if the cursor
motion becomes rough,
replace the batteries in the
transmitter to restore normal
performance.

MX-MM MobileMouse (MAC) Technology and Specifications 9
Technology and Specifications
How MobileMouse Works
MobileMouse’s innovative design features no moving parts—the patented touch-
actuated sensor used in VersaPoint technology replaces the troublesome mechanical
assemblies (such as optical encoders, wheels, rollers, or balls) used in conventional
mice and trackballs.
When you press on the mouse-button, your finger pressure is transferred to the
pressure sensor under the disk. This sensor is divided into four zones:North, South,
East,and West. The pressure is distributed over the four zones, analyzed by the
VersaPoint electronics, and converted into an infrared signal that is sent to the
receiver. The receiver then converts this signal into data for cursor movement in the
desired direction.
The same four-zone sensor that determines cursor direction also controls cursor
speed—a light touch moves the cursor at a precise crawl while heavier pressure in
the same direction causesthe cursor to move faster. MobileMouse’s unique pressure
sensor changes its output signal proportionately to applied pressure. VersaPoint
electronics interpret the variation in sensor output and convert this into variable
speed cursor movement.
Specifications
MobileMouse specifications
Compatibility Macintosh or compatible
Apple System 6.0 or newer
Size (transmitter) 5.4 x 1.8 x 1.4 inches (13.71 x 4.57 x 3.55 cm)
Weight (transmitter) 3 oz (84g) with batteries
Size (receiver) Triangular —2.8 x 2.7 x 4 x 1 inches (7.11 x 6.85 x 10.16 x 2.54
cm)
Weight (receiver) 4 oz (112g) with cable
Cable 6 feet with 6-pin round ADB connector
Power (transmitter) Two AAA alkaline batteries
Power (receiver) <10 mA typical (through serial or PS/2 mouse port)
Figure 1
MobileMousepecifications

10 Technology and Specifications MX-MM MobileMouse (MAC)

MX-MM MobileMouse (MAC) Technical Support 11
Technical Support
Overview
Before you call AMX for assistance, check your AXlink, power, and cable
connections, and the integrity of your software operating system. Reload the
software to see if something in the program is causing the problem. If the problem is
not resolved, reload the program from a new copy of your master disk. If you still
have a service problem, call your AMX Technical Support Team listed in Figure 2
for technical assistance:
Sales and Support Team Telephone Numbers
Team Telephone Number
East 800/75-AMX-75
Central 800/85-AMX-85
West 800/55-AMX-55
Special Projects 800/45-AMX-45
International +(1) 972-907-6247
Synergy 800/95-AMX-95
Figure 2
Sales and support team
telephone numbers

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