Atek Super MiniTM User manual

User’s Manual
for
Super Mini™
Optical Mouse

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 2
Important Safety & Health Information 3
Features & Specifications 4
Compatibility & System Requirements 5
Installation 6
Troubleshooting 8
Service & Support 10
One Year Limited Warranty 11
Regulatory Information 13
Purchase Record & Contact Information 14
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing an Atek Super Mini™
Optical Mouse.
Please alsotry other Atek laptopaccessories, including
Tote-Remote®remote controls for laptop presentations
and replacement PCMCIA dongles andcables for PC cards.
If you have difficulty installing or using your Super Mini™
Optical Mouse, please first contact your dealer or computer
systemmanufacturer for assistance. If they are unable to
help you, please call Atek for further help.
Please read this User’s Manual thoroughly.It contains
important information about your Atek Super Mini™ Optical
Mouse. Failure to follow instructions for proper installation
and use of this product may cause damage to the product,
your computer, and/or connected devices, and may void the
warranty.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY & HEALTH INFORMATION
WARNING: Do not shine the optical sensor on
the bottom of the mouse into your eyes!
Frequent use of a computer mouse may cause physical
injury. If you feel any pain, discomfort, numbness, tingling,
aching, cramping, stiffness or swelling in your hands, wrists,
arms, shoulders, neck, back, or fingers, you should stop
using your computermouse and seek the advice of a
qualified health professional. To lessen the chance of injury,
you should follow these general guidelines:
•Your computer keyboard should be directly in front of
you, and your computer mouse placed right next to it so
that you can use it with your elbow at your side.
•Yourcomputer mouseshould be close enough so that
you do not have to stretch to reach it.
•Your chair height should be adjusted so that your
computer mouse is at elbow height. Your forearm
should be parallel to the floor or slightly bent.
•Your arms, wrists, and shoulders should be relaxed, but
remember to maintain good posture and do not bend
your wrist, shrug your shoulders, hunch your back, or
twist your body.
•Hold your computer mouse with a light touch.
•Take frequent breaks and vary your tasks.
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FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
•Atek’s optical technology records approximately 1,500
motions per second, providing smoother, more precise
operation than traditional computer mouse technology.
With an optical mouse, your cursor generally will not
stick, skip, or jump.
•Your Super Mini™ Optical Mouse can be used on
almost any relatively flat surface. There is no need to
use a mousepad. Exceptions include glass, mirrors, and
some surfaces with complex graphic or color patterns.
•Your Super Mini™ Optical Mouse is basically
maintenance-free. There is no rubber ballor other
moving parts to clean. However, if you do not have a
clean work surface, then dust, dirt, or crumbs may
becomelodged on the edge of the optical sensor
opening on the bottom of the mouse. If that happens,
you can gently blow or brush away the offending
material with a soft cloth. However, do not insert any
objects through theopening.
•Your Super Mini™ Optical Mouse is a two button mouse
with standard, full functioning left and right button
controls. It operates with standard Windows®, Linux®,
andMacintosh®mousedrivers.
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COMPATIBILITY & SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The Atek Super Mini™ Optical Mousecomes with a USB
connector and a USB-PS/2 adapter. You can use the Super
Mini™ Optical Mouse withWindows XP®, Windows 2000®,
Windows NT®, Windows Me®, Windows 98®, Windows
95®, WindowsCE®, Macintosh® 8.6 or later, and Linux®,
operating systems, with the following limitations:
If you are usingWindows NT® or Windows 95®, youmust
use a PS/2 port.
If you are using Macintosh®, you must use a USB port.
Some people prefer to use a USB port because it is “hot
pluggable”, meaning that you can plug in and unplug the
mouse regardless of whether the computer is on or off.
Other people prefer to use a PS/2 port because they are not
using the PS/2 port for any other device.
Windows®users can program mouse button functions from
the standard mouse driver under Start | Settings | Control
Panel | Mouse.
Macintosh® users can visit the driver section of our website
at www.atek.com to download drivers for programming
mouse button functions,or you can use a third-partyproduct
called USB Overdrive (www.usboverdrive.com).
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INSTALLATION
•If you are using theUSB port, it is not necessary to turn
off your computer before plugging the mouse into the
USB port on your computer or into a USB hub. If you
are using thePS/2 port, you must first shut down your
operating system and turn off your computer before
plugging the mouse into the PS/2 port on your
computer. Also make sure you disconnect any mouse
that is currently connected tothe PS/2 port or to the
serial port.
•Locate the USB or PS/2 port on your computer. A USB
port is a flat rectangular port. A PS/2 port is a round
mini-DIN port.
•Plug the mouse connector into theUSB port on the
computer, or plug the mouse connector into the USB-
PS/2 adapter and then plug the adapter into thePS/2
port on the computer. Makesure the orientation of the
connector is correct –do not force the connector into
the port.
•Please note that the Super Mini™Optical Mouse does
not work with a serial (DB9) port and Atek doesnot
support the use of active signal converters such as
USB-serial converters.
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•If you want to use theUSB connector butthe USB port
on your computer is already occupied, you can use the
mouse withmostUSB hubs. When using a hub, if the
mouse sometimes does not work, try unplugging and
plugging back in the mouse and/or the hub.
•Make sureyour workspace is “ergonomically” correct as
per the Important Safety & Health Information section of
this User’s Manual.
•When you install the mouse (i.e., when you plug in a
USB mouse or turn on the computer with a PS/2 mouse)
a wizard may prompt you toinstall a mouse driver. Your
Super Mini™ Optical Mouse does not come with a
special mouse driver but rather works with standard
Windows®, Macintosh®, and Linux® mouse drivers
usually built into your computer’s operating system.
Simply follow the prompts on your computer screen and,
if requested,select the default driver directory/folder to
install the driver. You may need to reboot your
computer after you install the operating system
driver. Macintosh® users can visit the driver section of
our website at www.atek.com to download drivers for
programmingmouse button functions or can usethe
third-party product called USB Overdrive (www.
usboverdrive.com).
•Please note that it is normal for the mouse’s internal
light to brighten when you move the mouse.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your Super Mini™Optical Mouse does not work, it is
important to determine whether the problem is themouse or
the computer. Always try the mouse on another computer
before concluding that the mouse is “defective”.
Mouse Not Detected
•Make sure your computer ports are properly set up (for
example, not disabled). Check with your computer
system dealer or manufacturer if you need help.
•Make sure you do not have any conflicts among
devices connected to and/or software installed on your
computer. Check with your computer system dealer or
manufacturer and/or software vendor if you need help.
•Try rebooting your computer system after the
installation wizard finishesinstalling the mouse driver.
•Make sure you have a compatible operating system for
the type of port you are using (USB or PS/2).
•Make sure you directed the wizard to the right directory
for drivers. Call Atek if you need help with drivers.
•Some early versions of Windows 98®may not work well
with some USB devices. If you are using Windows 98®
but do not have Second Edition (SE), you can try
downloading driver updates via Microsoft Windows
Update and from our website at www.atek.com.
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Cursor Does Not Move At All
•The mouse may not have been detected by your
computer (see “Mouse Not Detected” above).
•The optical sensor may be blocked (see “Cursor Jumps
or Sticks” below).
•You may be using the mouse on an incompatible
surface. Make sure you are not using your mouse on a
transparent surface like glass or a reflective surface like
a mirror; on a rough or porous surface that is not
smooth; or on a surface with complex graphic and color
patterns.
Cursor Jumps or Sticks
•Dust, dirt, or crumbs may be lodged on the edge of the
optical sensor opening on the bottom of the mouse.
Simply gently blow or brush the obstructing material
away with a soft cloth. However, do not insert any
objects through the opening.
Mouse Sometimes Works and Sometimes Does Not
•Your computer’s power managementand/or sleep
settings may be affecting the way the mouse works.
Pleasetry changing these settings to seewhetherthat
solves the problem.
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SERVICE & SUPPORT
If you have difficulty installing or using your Super Mini™
Optical Mouse, please first read the Troubleshooting section
of this User’s Manual on Page 8 and check our website at
www.atek.com for updated support information.
It is alsoalways a good idea to contact your computer dealer
or manufacturer for assistance, especially if the mouse
works on another computer but not on your computer.
If they cannot solve the problem, please contact Atek,Inc.
Our contact information is listed in the back of this User’s
Manual.
Also please note the following important information:
•This product contains no user serviceable parts.
Opening the mouse will void the warranty.
•This product is for home and office use only.
•This product is for use instandard home and office
temperature and humidity environments.
•This product is for use with UL listed and/or CE
approved computer equipment only. Use with other
equipment may void the warranty.
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Please register your new Super Mini™ Optical Mouse online
using our warranty registration form at:
www.atek.com
The following limited warranty applies only to the United
States and Canada:
Warranty: Atek, Inc. warrants thisAtek product to the
original purchaser to be free from relevant defects in material
and workmanship at the time of original purchase and for a
period of one year thereafter. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights
which vary from state to state.
ATEK, INC. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE FOR
THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you.
Warranty Remedies & Coverage Exclusions: If this Atek
product does not function in accordance with this express
warranty, Atek, Inc., at its option, will repair or replace this
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product after 1) you call us to obtain a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number, 2) you return it to
us freight prepaid at the address listed in this User’s Manual,
3) we have determined that it contains relevant defects in
material or workmanship at the time of purchase, and
4) you have provided a receipt as proof of purchase date.
These remedies are not available for damage caused by
normal wear and tear or by misuse, abuse, unauthorized
modification or service, failure to follow our installationor
operation instructions, or other circumstances beyond
Atek,Inc.’s control.
Limitation of Liability/Remedy: As with any electrical or
electronic device, it is your responsibility to be careful not to
place this device in water or do anything else that creates a
risk of electrical shock.
Repair or replacement are Atek,Inc.’s only obligations under
this warranty. ATEK,INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE SALES, USE, OR IMPROPER
FUNCTIONING OF THIS ATEK PRODUCT. Such damages
for which Atek, Inc. will not be responsible include, but are
not limited to, loss of revenue or profit, or cost of any
substitute equipment or service. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation ofincidental or consequential
damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you.SAVE YOUR RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
FCC Statement
This product has been tested and found to comply with Part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: it may not cause harmful interference and
must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canada Statement
This Class B digitalapparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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PURCHASE RECORD & CONTACT INFORMATION
Models: ACC-MS15000 / MS102 / MS103
Serial #: _______________
Place of Purchase: ______________________________
Date of Purchase: _______________
PLEASE SAVE YOUR RECEIPT AS PROOF OF
PURCHASE DATE FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES.
Atek, Inc.
2911 Tech Center Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Tel: [phone]
1-888-889-9990
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.atek.com
© 2003Atek,Inc. All rights reserved. Atek and Tote-Remote are registered
trademarks of Atek, Inc. Super Mini is a trademark of Atek,Inc. Windows,
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT,Windows Me, Windows 98,
Windows 95, and Windows CE are trademarks and/or registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corp. in the U.S. and/or in other countries. Macintosh in a
registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Linux is a registered trademark
of Linus Torvalds. PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corp. Information in
this User’s Manual is subject to change without notice. Atek, Inc. assumes no
responsibility for errors that may appear in this User’s Manual.
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