Logitech M-RK53 User manual

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Using Your Cordless Wheel Mouse
Using Your Cordless Wheel Mouse
Your cordless mouse has a wheel that functions both as a wheel and as a button.
Scrolling and Zooming with the Cordless Wheel Mouse
Using the MouseWare
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Software in Window s
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95/Window s
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98/Window s NT
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4.0
The MouseWare
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software includes features for making button assignments, controlling cursor movement, and
setting up the cordless wheel mouse. To access the MouseWare software, double-click the mouse icon
on the Window s¤ 95/Window s¤ 98/Window s NT¤ 4.0 Taskbar, or start MouseWare from the Control
P anel. The Mouse Propertiestabs display, as shown on the next page. Choose from the available options to
configure the cordless wheel mouse.
Task What is It? H o w to Do It?
Wheel Scroll Use Wheel Scrollfor precise up and
down movement. To scroll up, move the wheel forw ard;to scroll down, move the wheel back.
Horizontal Scroll Use Horizontal Scroll in Window s
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95, Window s
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98, and Window s NT
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4.0 to scrollleft to right, or right to
left, whenever horizontal scroll bars
are present in the active window .
When both vertical and horizontally scroll bars
are present in a window , press the Ctrl and
Shift keys on your keyboard,then move the
mouse wheel forw ard to scrollleft; move the
mouse wheel backward to scrollright.If no
vertical scroll bars are present, simply move
the mouse wheel to scroll horizontally.
Zoom Use Zoom to either magnify or
demagnify the view of a document
in an application that supportsit.
Place the cursor in an application that is
Microsoft Office 97 compliant. Press and hold
the Ctrl key on the keyboard,then to zoom in,
movethe wheel forw ard;to zoom out, move
the wheel backwards.
¥ To scroll,simply move the wheel
forw ard or backward.
¥ To use the wheel like a standard
mouse button, click (press down)
the wheel.
Mouse wheel
Mouse button
Mouse buttons

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Choosing Options for the Cordless Wheel Mouse
N eed help choosing options? Let the Mouse Wizard show you how .
To begin, go to the Mouse Properties.To do this, double-click the
mouse icon in the Window s
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Taskbar. Now choose the Quick Setup
tab. Click D e vice Setup, then follow the on-screen instructions.
To Find Out What is Assigned to Your Mouse
Buttons...
By default,the mouse buttons are assigned various useful
functions, such as Click/Select, AutoScroll, Context Menu/Alternate
Select, Double-Click,etc. Using the Buttons tab of the Mouse
Properties,you can change the button settings of your mouse and
configure the mouse wheel. (Referto the figure to the right.)
Note The setting Context Menu/Alternate Select provides
easy-to-use short-cuts to speed up common tasks, such
as cut and paste.
To change button assignments, click the down arrow to select a
function for a button. (Note that at least one button must be
assigned to Click/Select.)
Clickthe down arrow under Scrolling Size: to choose the amount
of scrolling. This sets the amount of scrolling in relation to
how mu c h you move the scroll wheel.
Clickthe Options button to specify settings for AutoScroll,
CyberJump
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, HyperJump and double-click timing.
For more information, click the Help button.
Sets up a mouse
Modifies cursor movement Sets mouse orientation
Adds another mouse
Makes button
assignments
Click this button to run
the Mouse Wizard which
helps you set up a mouse
Selects a pointer shape Shows battery level
Click this button to launch
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Using the Software in Window s
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3.1x
Double-click the MouseWare
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icon located in the Logitech
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MouseWare group window (or inthe Window s Control
Panel). Choose from the available options to configure the wheel mouse. N ote that Scroll and Zoom, as well
as CyberJump and HyperJump functions, are not supported in W indow s 3.1x.
The MouseWare Control Center in Window s
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3.1x
Cursor Enhancement in Window s
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3.1x
Use the Cursor Enhancement dialog boxto customize the cursor.To display the dialog box,clickthe Cursor button
inthe Mouse Control Center.
Button Assignments in Window s
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3.1x
MouseWareallowsyou to assign functions to three mouse buttons and replaces frequently used tasks, such as
Double-Click, DragLock,etc.,to a single button click. To override a button assignment te m porarily so you can use
an application-specificfeature,press the Control key while clicking the button to be overridden.
Performs Windows
functions
Identifies button being
pressed
Assigns shortcuts
to second/third buttons
Sets cursor travel in relation
to mouse speed
Sets double-click speed Saves settings
Cancels changes
Redetects devices
after plugging/unplugging
a serial mouse
Interchanges
button functions Adjusts cursor speed in relation to mouse move movement
Moves cursor to default command button
automatically
Provides online help
Enhances the cursor
Provides Connection settings
and battery status
Displays the cursor in normal
or reverse video
Changes the pointing
direction of the cursor
Sets cursor size
Leaves trail behind cursor as it
moves*
Makes the cursor grow larger as
itmoves across the screen**
Sets the speed the cursor must move
to change size**
Sets the time the cursor stays large
before it shrinks in size**
Controls tracker icon at the bottom
of screen
Causes tracker icon to point to cursor
as it moves
Places the tracker icon on top of all
applications
Retains position of tracker icon upon
exiting
* Disabled with some SVGA resolutions.
**Disabled if Size is set to Large.

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Cordless Wheel Mouse Maintenance
Ifthe cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the ball of your cordless
wheel mouse.
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R e m o ve the retainer ring. On the bottom of the cordless wheel
mouse, twist the retainer ring counter clockwise to removeit.
2. Re m o ve the ball and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth,
then blow carefully into the ball-cage to dislodge dust and
lint. Look for a build-up of dirt on the rubber roller(s)insidethe ball-
cage.
3. If dirty, clean the roller(s) using a cotton swab moistened
lightly with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. After cleaning, make
sure the roller(s)are stillcentered in their channels. Make sure that
flufffrom the swab is not left on the roller(s).
4. Replace the ball and retainer ring.
Troubleshooting
The Cordless Wheel Mouse Does Not Work after Installation
¥ Make sure you have connected the receiver correctly. The receiver cable
goes into the c o m puter s PS/2 mouse port or serial port. For optimal
performance, place the receiver at least 8 inches or 20
centimeters aw ay from other electrical devices, such as the
computer,the computer monitor, or external storages drives.
¥ Make sure you have installed the batteries correctly.
¥Establish communication between the receiver and the cordless wheel
mouse. Press the Connect button on the receiver,then press the Channel
t button under the cordless wheel mouse.
¥Ifyou are working on a metallicsurface, try using a mouse pad and turning
the receiver on its side for betterreception.
The Cordless Wheel Mouse Is Not Detected
¥ Make sure the receiver cable is plugged into the PS/2 mouse port or serial port. Do not plug or unplug
the receiver cable while the computer is running.
¥ Make sure the PS/2 mouse port has the proper configuration. Referto your computer documentation for the
correct port configuration.
¥ You may have other system de vices that conflictwith the cordless wheel mouse. Check the IRQ/address
settings of these devices for conflicts, and change the settings as required. Referto your computer
documentation to make these changes.
¥ To determine whether the problem is cordless wheel mouse or system related, try the cordless wheel mouse
on a second system or a different mouse on your current system.
The Wheel Mouse Does Not Work after Changing the Batteries
Check to make sure the batteries you have installed are not dead. Trythe batteries in another device. You may
also need to re-establish the connection between the cordless wheel mouse and its receiver.To do this,press the
Connect button on the receiver,then press the Channel button on the bottom of the mouse.
The Screen Cursor Does Not Move Properly on the Screen
Clean the mouse ball and roller(s).Trychanging the position of the receiver.Itispossible that the receiver may
be too farfrom the cordless wheel mouse. Or the computer monitor (or a large metal object) may be interfering
with the receiversradio reception. Also, the mouse batteries may be nearly dead. Check the mouse batteries as
described above. You may also need to re-establish the connection between the cordless wheel mouse and its
receiver.To do this,press the Connect button on the receiver,then press the Channel button on the bottom of
the mouse.
Ball
Inside roller
Retainer ring
Ball-cage
Channel button