Dell MS300 User manual

Dell Full-Size
Wireless Mouse
MS300
User’s Guide
Mouse Models: MS300
Regulatory Model: MS3121Wt/SD-8160
MS3121Wp/DGRFEO

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use
of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if
instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal
injury, or death.
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trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
2022-06
Rev. A00

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Contents
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings .................................................................................... 2
What’s in the box ........................................................................................................ 4
Mouse Features ........................................................................................................... 5
Dell Peripheral Manager .............................................................................................. 6
Setting up your wireless mouse ................................................................................... 7
Pairing your wireless mouse ........................................................................................ 14
Pairing your mouse using the USB dongle ............................................................ 14
Mouse Specifications .................................................................................................. 12
General ................................................................................................................. 12
Electrical .............................................................................................................. 12
Physical characteristics ........................................................................................ 12
Environmental....................................................................................................... 13
Wireless ................................................................................................................ 13
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 14
Statutory Information .................................................................................................. 16
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 16
Limited warranty and return policies .............................................................. 16
For U.S. customers: ....................................................................................... 16
For European, Middle Eastern and African customers: ................................... 16
For non-U.S. customers: ................................................................................ 16

Dell
Full-Size
Wireless Mouse
MS300
Quick Start Guide
Dell.com/support/ms300
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What’s in the box
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1 Mouse
3 Battery (AA-type)
2 USB dongle
4 Documents

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Mouse Features
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1 Left button
3 Scroll wheel
5 Optical sensor
2 Right button
4 Battery-status light
6 Power switch

Dell Peripheral Manager
Dell Peripheral Manager software enables you to perform the following:
•View device information such as firmware version and battery status through the Info
tab.
•Upgrade the latest firmware updates on your devices.
For more information on using Dell Peripheral Manager, search about it in the
Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.
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Setting up your wireless mouse
1 Locate the slot on the side of the mouse cover. Using your fingertip, pry open the
mouse cover.
2 Remove the USB dongle from its compartment.

3 Install the AA battery into the battery compartment.
4 Replace the mouse cover.
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5 Slide the power switch to turn on the mouse.

Pairing your wireless mouse
Your Dell wireless mouse can be paired with devices using the USB dongle. You can pair
and switch between a laptop, desktop, or any compatible mobile device.
Pairing your mouse using the USB dongle
NOTE: The following procedure describes how to connect your mouse to your
computer with the USB dongle. You can also connect it using Dell Peripheral
Manager.
1 Detach the dongle tag from the USB dongle.
2 Connect the USB dongle to the USB port on your computer.
Laptop Desktop
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3 Slide the power switch to turn on the mouse.
The mouse is paired with your computer.
NOTE: While operating the mouse, ensure that the distance between your
computer and mouse is within 0.5 m (1.64 ft).

Mouse Specifications
MS300
Wireless (2.4 GHz with nano dongle)
General
Model number
Connection type
System requirement •Windows Server 2012; 2012 R2, 2016 (RF dongle only)
•Windows 8, 32/64-bit
•Windows 10, 32/64-bit
•Windows 11
•Android
•Chrome
•Linux 6.x, Ubuntu
•Free-DOS (RF dongle only)
Electrical
Operating voltage
Battery life
Battery type
1.6 V ~ 0.9 V
Approximately 36 months
AA battery (2850 mAH)
Physical characteristics
92 g (0.21 lb)
65 g (0.15 lb)
Weight (with battery)
Weight (without battery)
Dimensions:
Length
Width
Height
115 mm (4.52 in.)
62 mm (2.44 in.)
39 mm (1.53 in.)
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Environmental
Temperature:
Operating -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Storage
Storage humidity 95% maximum relative humidity;
non-condensing
Wireless
RF protocol 2.4 GHz RF
Range Up to 10 m (32.8 ft) radio range.
No performance degradation up to
maximum radio range.

Troubleshooting
Problems Possible solutions
Unable to pair
mouse and
computer/mouse
is not functioning
1 Check if the batteries are inserted in the correct orientation.
The batteries “+” and “-” ends should be placed as indicated
on the battery compartment.
2 Check the battery level.
•If the device uses the rechargeable batteries, ensure that
the batteries are fully charged.
•If the batteries are exhausted, replace them with a new
ones.
3 Turn off the device, and then turn it on. Check if the battery-
status light is flashing amber 10 times, indicating that the
battery power is low. If the batteries are fully depleted, the
battery-status light will not turn on.
4 Restart your computer.
5 Ensure that the USB dongle is directly connected to your
computer.
•Avoid using the port replicators, USB hubs, and so on.
•Change the USB port.
6 Ensure that the distance between your computer and
keyboard/mouse is within 0.5 meters (1.64 feet).
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1 Check the battery level.
•If the device uses the rechargeable batteries, ensure that
the batteries are fully charged.
•If the batteries are exhausted, replace them with a new
ones.
2 Turn off the device, and then turn it on. Check if the battery-
status light is flashing amber 10 times, indicating that the
battery power is low. If the batteries are fully depleted, the
battery-status light will not turn on.
3 Restart your computer.
4 Ensure that the distance between your computer and
keyboard/mouse is within 0.5 meters (1.64 feet).
1 Ensure that the sensor is not obstructed or dirty.
2 Glass or very smooth glossy surfaces are not suitable for the
mouse sensor to capture the mouse movement. Using a dark
colored fabric mouse pad can improve the tracking.
3 Change the mouse settings to adjust the pointer speed.
Click on the tab that matches the Operating System (OS)
installed on your laptop/desktop and perform the steps within
that section to change the settings.
a. In the Search box, type main.cpl. The Mouse Properties
dialog box appears.
b. Click or tap main.cpl in the list of programs.
c. Click the Pointer Options tab. In the Motion section, move
the slider to adjust the pointer speed to the desired level.
d. Click or tap OK.
Problems Possible solutions
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Mouse pointer
does not move/
Mouse buttons do
not work/Wireless
connection is lost
Keyboard buttons
do not work
Wireless
connection is lost
slow moving
cursor

Statutory Information
Warranty
Limited warranty and return policies
Dell-branded products carry a three-year limited hardware warranty. If purchased
together with Dell system, it will follow the system warranty.
For U.S. customers:
This purchase and your use of this product are subject to Dell’s end user agreement,
which you can find at Dell.com/terms. This document contains a binding arbitration
clause.
For European, Middle Eastern and African customers:
Dell-branded products that are sold and used are subject to applicable national consumer
legal rights, the terms of any retailer sale agreement that you have entered into (which
will apply between you and the retailer) and Dell’s end user contract terms.
Dell may also provide an additional hardware warranty – full details of the Dell end user
contract and warranty terms can be found by going to Dell.com/terms, selecting your
country from the list at the bottom of the “home” page and then clicking the “terms and
conditions” link for the end user terms or the “support” link for the warranty terms.
For non-U.S. customers:
Dell-branded products that are sold and used are subject to applicable national consumer
legal rights, the terms of any retailer sale agreement that you have entered into (which
will apply between you and the retailer) and Dell’s warranty terms. Dell may also provide
an additional hardware warranty – full details of Dell’s warranty terms can be found by
going to Dell.com, selecting your country from the list at the bottom of the “home”
page and then clicking the “terms and conditions” link or the “support” link for the
warranty terms.
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