Radio Shack 26-236 - Serial Mouse User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
©2000 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks
used by Tandy Corporation.
2-Button Serial Mouse
Your RadioShack 2-Button Serial Mouse is
reliable and easy to use. Using your Win-
dows control panel, you can easily program
your mouse for left- or right-handed use and
adjust the cursor size, color, and double-click
speed.
Using
Mouse Driver Version 1.1
, under
Win-
dows 95/98/NT
operation systems, you can
program the right button with 32 optional
shortcut functions such as Easy-Jump, Auto-
Panning, and Zoom.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
•IBM
®PC, XT, AT, 386, 486, Pentium
• 3½-inch floppy disk drive (if you install
the supplied mouse driver).
•
MS-DOS
®
5.0
or later, or
Windows 3.1
or
later, or
Windows 95/98/NT
.
About Windows 3.1
In
Windows 3.1
, your mouse operates as a
standard serial mouse. The enhanced fea-
tures available when using
Windows 95/98/
NT
are not available in Windows 3.1 (See
“Windows 95/98/NT” on Page 2). If your
mouse does not operate after starting Win-
dows, run
Windows Setup
and select Mi-
crosoft or IBM PS/2 for the mouse type.
INSTALLATION
Connecting the Mouse
1. Make sure your computer is turned off.
2. Locate your computer's available 9-pin
serial port.
3. Plug the mouse's serial connector into
the serial port, then tighten the screws.
Caution: The serial connector fits into the
port only one way. Do not force it.
4. Turn on your computer.
Installing the Mouse Driver Soft-
ware
Note: Before installing the
Mouse Driver Ver-
sion 1.1
software, check to see if your
DOS
or
Windows
system has already been has al-
ready been configured for other mouse driv-
ers. If other mouse software is present,
remove it. In updating the system files, your
computer tries to identify and remove other
drivers to prevent conflicts with the AMOUSE
Driver. For example, the driver in AUTOEX-
EC.BAT is removed. This allows the mouse
uninstaller to recognize which statements
need to be left on the system. Do not edit the
REM (by-Mouse-Install) text or the uninstall
feature might not work properly. If you re-
move other mouse software, you must re-
start your computer for the new settings to
take effect.
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In Windows 95/98/NT
1. If New Hardware Found appears
when your computer restarts, insert the
Mouse Driver Version 1.1
disk into drive
A or B. When prompted, specify to search
for the driver on the floppy disk drive.
Otherwise, simply insert the
Mouse
Driver Version 1.1
disk into drive A or B.
2. Click Start, then select Run.
3. Type A:\SETUP (or B:\SETUP) in the
command box and press Enter to select
OK.
4. The
Welcome
dialog box appears. Click
Next.
5. The
Choose Destination Location
dialog
box appears. Select the desired program
folder directory such as (Mouse Driver).
Click Next.
6. The
Select Program Folder dialog box
appears
. Select the desired program
folder name. Click Next.
7. The
Select Mouse Type
dialog box
appears. Click Serial Mouse then Next.
8. The
Set Up Complete
dialog box
appears. Click Finish to complete the
mouse installation. The mouse icon
appears on the lower right of the com-
puter screen.
In DOS
If you install
Mouse Driver Version 1.1
for
Windows 95/98/NT
, it also automatically in-
stalls the mouse driver for DOS.
Follow these steps to install
Mouse Driver
Version 1.1
on a
DOS
system without
Win-
dows 95/98/ NT
.
1. Insert the
Mouse Driver Version 1.1
disk
into drive A.
2. Under the C:\ prompt, type A: and
press
Enter.
Then type instdos C:\AMOUSE and
press Enter.
3. Type C:\AMOUSE\AMOUSE then press
Enter. The mouse driver begins to load on
your
DOS
system.
Notes:
• The mouse driver is also added to
Autoexec.bat
, so it will load each time the
computer is started.
•
Mouse Driver Version 1.1
is primarily a
Windows
product. It cannot provide the
Pan function in
DOS
due to the limitations
of
DOS
. However, if you are running
DOS
programs in a
Windows
environment, you
can still use many of the special features,
as long as your
DOS
sessions are win-
dowed not full screen).
SETTING YOUR MOUSE
FUNCTIONS
Windows 95/98/NT
The
Mouse Driver Version 1.1
software lets
you set the right mouse button’s function,
mouse pointer’s type, mouse speed, cursor
size, color, and pointing direction Double-click
the mouse icon at the lower right of the com-
puter screen to display the
Mouse Properties
dialog box, then set up your mouse’s func-
tions.
Note: If you installed your mouse on a
DOS
operating system, you cannot adjust any of
the mouse settings.
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Button Control Panel
Click the Button tab to enter Button Assign-
ments and display the Button Swap selection
list.
Setting Shortcut Button
1. Select the Right Button selection list and
click ▲or ▼to choose the desired short-
cut. There are 32 shortcuts listed.
Notes:
• The mouse’s Left Button function is
preset and you cannot change the set-
tings.
• When you set the mouse’s right button
to the Main shortcut, the mouse’s right
button functions the same as the
mouse’s left button.
2. Click OK to complete the setting.
3. Click the mouse’s right button to perform
the selected function.
Setting EasyJump Button
The EasyJump button provides the following
functions in a floating icon, so you can place
the icon nearby for easy selection anywhere
within the window.
Auto-Panning — moves the cursor and the
document in the direction you move the
mouse.
Close the Application — displays the prompt
to close the application you are using.
Jump to Horizontal Scrollbar — instantly
moves cursor to the horizontal scroll bar.
Jump to Vertical Scrollbar — instantly
moves cursor to the vertical scroll bar.
Jump to Start — activates the Windows Start
menu.
Open Browser — loads your Internet brows-
er.
Help — opens the active application pro-
gram’s
Help menu.
Mouse Control Panel — opens the
Mouse
control
panel.
Follow these steps to set the desired function.
1. Click the Button tab, then click ▲or ▼to
select EasyJump under the Right Button
menu.
2. Click OK to complete the setting and
switch to the application window.
3. Move the cursor to the desired location to
display the EasyJump menu icons, click
the mouse’s right button to display the
icons.
4. Use the mouse’s left button to click the
desired function icon. Click the mouse’s
left button again to close the application.
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Setting EasyJump Options for
Internet
1. Click EasyJump Options to display these
functions for the right button check list:
Open Browser, Add to Favorites (IE), Orga-
nize Favorites (IE), Add Bookmark
(Netscape),
Edit Bookmark (Netscape), Go
next (Forward), Go Previous (Back).
2. Click on the desired function.
3. Click OK to complete setting.
Using Zoom
The zoom function works with
Microsoft Office
97
,
Office 2000
and
Internet Explorer
only.
Follow these steps to use the zoom function.
1. Click the Button tab.
2. Select Zoom under the Right Button
selection list
3. Click OK.
4. Click the mouse’s right button. The zoom
icon appears and replaces the pointer.
5. Move the mouse forward so the ⊕icon
appears to zoom in (enlarge) automati-
cally; move the mouse backward so the
(–) icon appears to zoom out (reduce).
When you finish zooming, click the
mouse’s left button. The zoom icon disap-
pears and the pointer appears.
Button Swap Functions
1. Click Right Hand User or Left Hand User
according to which hand you use to oper-
ate the mouse.
2. Click OK to complete setting.
Pointer Control Panel
1. Click the Pointers tab and select the cur-
sor type.
2. Click 9
99
9on the Scheme list and select the
desired scheme.
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3. You may also create your own scheme.
Select the cursor you want to change and
click Browse to see the available cursors.
4. Click Save As to save the setting.
5. Click OK to complete setting.
Setting Mouse Action Speed
1. Click the Actions tab to enter Mouse
Speed,
Double Click Speed, Test area (for
testing the double click speed setting),
and
Button Find selection list.
2. Slide the speed control button toward
Slow or Fast according to your needs.
3. Click OK to complete setting.
Note: Due to the use of non-standard win-
dows, the Button Find feature may not work
with all applications.
Cursors Control Panel
1. Click the Cursors tab to enter
System Cur-
sor
, which includes Size, Color, Point Left/
Right, Find Pointer, and Trails.
2. Click on the desired cursor type.
3. Click OK to complete setting.
General Tab
(Windows 95 Only)
We do not anticipate that you will have any
problems with your mouse; however, if the
mouse or cursor stops operating properly,
check the mouse driver name in
Mouse Prop-
erties
under the General tab. If it does not
show AMOUSE, try reinstalling the driver. If
that does not work, take the mouse to your lo-
cal RadioShack store for assistance.
Caution: Unless you are certain which ver-
sion mouse driver you are using, we do not
recommend that you change your mouse driv-
er. If you select the wrong driver version, the
mouse cursor will not move.
About Tab
Click the About tab to see which mouse driver
version you are currently using. Have this ver-
sion number ready when you contact Ra-
dioShack for assistance.
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CARE
To enjoy your mouse for a long time:
• Keep the mouse dry. If it gets wet, wipe it
dry immediately.
• Use and store the mouse only in normal
temperature environments.
• Handle the mouse gently and carefully.
Do not drop it.
• Keep the mouse away from dust and dirt.
• Wipe the mouse with a damp cloth occa-
sionally to keep it looking new.
Modifying or tampering with the mouse’s inter-
nal components can cause a malfunction and
might invalidate its warranty. If your mouse is
not performing as it should, take it to your lo-
cal RadioShack store for assistance.
Cleaning the Mouse
The mouse might pick up dust or lint after pro-
longed use. If the cursor is not moving
smoothly on the screen, follow these steps to
clean the mouse.
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Turn the mouse upside down and remove
the mouse ball retainer by turning it coun-
terclockwise until it loosens.
3. Remove the retainer and the ball.
4. Use a soft dry cloth or non-abrasive
cleaner to clean the ball.
5. Use a cotton swab with a non-abrasive
cleaner to clean the roller inside the
mouse ball compartment.
6. Replace the mouse ball and its retainer.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
This product complies with the limits for a
Class B digital device as specified in Part 15
of the
FCC Rules
. These limits provide rea-
sonable protection against radio TV interfer-
ence in a residential area. However, your
equipment might cause radio or TV interfer-
ence even when it is operating properly.
To eliminate the interference, you can try one
or more of the following corrective measures:
• increase the distance between the equip-
ment and the radio or TV
• use outlets on different electrical circuits
for the equipment and the radio to TV
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC
Rules
. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device must not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
12
3
Mouse Ball Retainer
Ball
Cleaning the inside
of the compartment
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NOTES
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26-326
K330A030-A
04A00
Printed in China
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-
ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-
owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES
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ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-
SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR-
RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-
VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita-
tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-
less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell 12/99
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