Trust AMI Excellence Series User manual

Ami Mouse Combi / Scroll Pro
Ami Mouse Combi
Ami Mouse Scroll Pro -Excellence Series-
User’s manual
Version 1.0

Ami Mouse Combi / Scroll Pro
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................................2
2. Connecting....................................................................................................2
2.1 Connecting to a PS/2 port........................................................................2
2.2 Connecting to a serial port .......................................................................4
2.3 Operation of the Ami Mouse.....................................................................4
3. Installing the driver.......................................................................................5
3.1 Installation in MS-DOS.............................................................................5
3.2 Windows 3.1x / 95 / 98 / NT 4.x ...............................................................5
4. Using Ami Mouse..........................................................................................6
4.1 Opening the Control Panel.......................................................................6
4.1.1 Windows 3.1x...................................................................................6
4.1.2 Windows 95 / 98 / NT.......................................................................6
4.2 Wheel functions (Excellence Series).........................................................6
4.3 Configuration of third button.....................................................................7
4.4 Zooming with Microsoft Office 97 (Excellence Series)...............................8
4.5 Automatic scrolling with MS-Office 97 and Internet Explorer 3.x / 4.x........8
5. Maintenance..................................................................................................8
6. Removing the driver .....................................................................................9
6.1 Windows 3.1x..........................................................................................9
6.2 Windows 95 / 98 / NT4 ............................................................................9
7. Troubleshooting..........................................................................................10
8. Specifications .............................................................................................10

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1. Introduction
This manual is meant for users of the Ami Mouse Combi and the Ami Mouse Scroll
Pro -Excellence Series-. When subjects are treated or described that do not apply to
both products, the manual will indicate as such.
No special knowledge is required for the installation and use of this product.
If you have any questions after reading this manual, please contact one of the
Trust service centres. You will find information on the service centre nearest to
you at the back of this manual. You can also visit the Trust website
(www.trust.com) for support, comprehensive product information, drivers, and
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) sheets.
The manual uses the following conventions:
‘Control panel’ A software term: is (usually) displayed on the screen.
<Enter> A key that must be pressed on the keyboard.
[a:\setup] A command that must be typed in by means of the
keyboard.
Important information will be shown as follows:
Note: The disk may not be formatted.
2. Connecting
The packaging should contain the following items:
•Ami Mouse
•Disk with driver
•Converter plug
•This manual
Contact your dealer if any of the items are missing. Save the packaging in the event
that the Ami Mouse Scroll, must be transported.
2.1 Connecting to a PS/2 port
1. Switch off the computer.
2. Remove the old mouse (if present).
3. Connect the Ami Mouse to the PS/2 port on the rear of your computer (if
necessary, use the converter plug).

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4. Switch on the computer.

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2.2 Connecting to a serial port
1. Switch off the computer.
2. Remove the old mouse (if present).
3. Connect the Ami Mouse to the serial port on the rear of your computer (if
necessary, use the converter plug).
4. Secure the fastening bolts.
5. Switch on the computer.
2.3 Operation of the Ami Mouse
Figure 1: Location of buttons
Button Function Comment
A Left mouse button
B Right mouse button
C Third mouse button
D Vertical wheel only with the Excellence version
E Horizontal wheel only with the Excellence version
Table 1: Functions of the buttons

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3. Installing the driver
Before installing the driver for the Ami Mouse, you must first remove your current
mouse driver.
Quit any programs before you install the driver.
3.1 Installation in MS-DOS
1. Start up your computer in MS-DOS.
2. Insert the disk into floppy-drive A.
3. Type in [A:\DOSINST] and press <ENTER>.
4. Press <ENTER> to accept the source directory.
5. Press <ENTER> to accept the target directory. The files will then be copied.
This will take a short while.
6. After installation has taken place, start the test program.
7. Click ‘Quit’ to close the test program.
8. Press <Y> to adjust the ‘Autoexec.bat’ file. The installation in MS-DOS is now
completed.
Note: The scroll and zoom functions do NOT work in DOS. They have been
designed for Windows only.
3.2 Windows 3.1x / 95 / 98 / NT 4.x
1. Start up Windows.
2. Insert the disk into your floppy drive.
3. Click ‘Run’ in the ‘File’ menu (Win 3.1x) or click 'Start".
4. Type in [A:\SETUP] and click ‘OK’.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
6. After installation, remove the disk and restart the computer to complete the
installation.

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4. Using Ami Mouse
4.1 Opening the Control Panel
4.1.1 Windows 3.1x
Click the icon to open the ‘Control Panel’ (see Figure 2).
Figure 2: Icon for Windows 3.1x
4.1.2 Windows 95 / 98 / NT
Click the icon on your taskbar to open the ‘Control Panel’
Ami Mouse
Scroll Pro Ami Mouse Combi
Figure 3: Icon on taskbar for Windows 95 / 98 / NT.
4.2 Wheel functions (Excellence Series)
The window ‘Mouse Properties’ appears on your display monitor. Click the tab
‘Wheel’ with your mouse to set the wheel functions.
Figure 4: ‘Wheel’ tab in ‘Mouse Properties’

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Explanation of functions:
•Enhance Dual Wheel function mode (Not in Windows 3.1x)
Has all the advantages of the MS-Intellimouse and can scroll both vertically and
horizontally in Windows 95 / 98 / NT programs.
•MS-Intellimouse Compatible mode (Not in Windows 3.1x)
Only the vertical wheel works; otherwise, it has the same functions as the MS-
Intellimouse.
•Swap Vertical and Horizontal wheel
Switches the function of the vertical and horizontal wheel.
•Reverse vertical/horizontal scroll direction
Inverts the scroll direction.
•Scrolling speed
Sets the scrolling speed.
•Scroll one page per scroll unit
Scrolls through 1 entire page when the wheel is used.
4.3 Configuration of third button
Use your mouse to click the tab ‘Third button’ (see Figure 5). There you can select a
certain function.
Figure 5: ‘Third Button’ tab in ‘Mouse Properties’
Explanation of functions:
•Zoom
Selecting this function allows you to use the third mouse button as a magnifying
glass. You can set-up the size of the magnifying glass and the degree of
magnification by clicking on the ‘Settings’ button.

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•Auto Scroll
Select this function to activate the scroll function with the third mouse button.
•Others
Select this function if you want to start a certain function with the third mouse
button.
4.4 Zooming with Microsoft Office 97 (Excellence Series)
Use Zoom to magnify or miniaturise the document on the screen.
•Insert the cursor in the package that is compatible with MS-Office 97.
•Press the <CTRL> key and simultaneously rotate the vertical wheel forward to
zoom in or backward to zoom out.
Note: This function does not work in Windows 3.1x.
4.5 Automatic scrolling with MS-Office 97 and Internet
Explorer 3.x / 4.x
1. Select the tab ‘Third button’.
2. Click ‘Others’ and make a selection from the list ‘System Defaults’.
3. Click ‘Apply’ to activate the modifications.
Note: This function does not work in Windows 3.1x.
5. Maintenance
Your mouse does not require any special maintenance.
To clean your mouse:
•Use a clean, dry cloth.
•Do not use harsh agents such as gasoline or turpentine etc. as they harm the
equipment.
•Never submerge the device in any fluid whatsoever.
Cleaning the moving parts is only necessary when the mouse no longer moves or
reacts as it should.
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Place the mouse upside-down on a table.
3. Remove the protection plate in the direction indicated by the arrows.
4. Remove the ball from the mouse and clean it with a clean, dry cloth.
5. Clean the rollers in the mouse with a clean cotton swab.

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6. Place the ball back into the mouse and close the protection plate.
6. Removing the driver
If you want to remove the driver or install a different driver for the mouse, then you
just perform the following steps.
6.1 Windows 3.1x
Quit the Scroll program of your mouse. Go to the program group of your mouse and
double click the icon ‘Uninstaller’. Follow the instructions on your display screen.
The software is now deleted.
6.2 Windows 95 / 98 / NT4
1. Start the computer.
2. Quit the mouse program on your taskbar.
3. Click the ‘Start’ button.
4. Click ‘Settings’.
5. Click ‘Control Panel’.
6. Click the ‘Software’ icon ‘Add/Remove Programs’.
7. Select ‘Ami Mouse Combi for the Ami Mouse Combi or select ‘Ami Mouse Scroll
Pro’ if you use the Ami Mouse Scroll Pro Excellence Series.
8. Click the ‘Add/Remove’ button.
9. You will be asked whether you are sure you want to remove the driver. Click
‘Yes’.
The driver is removed. Click ‘OK’ afterwards.
The Ami Mouse Scroll program is removed.

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7. Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Possible solution
Mouse does not
move. Mouse is not connected properly. Re-connect your mouse (Chapter 2).
Windows issues error
message during start
up.
Mouse is not
connected. Connect mouse properly (Chapter 2).
Scroll function does
not work. Software is not installed. Install the mouse software (Chapter 3).
Software is set
improperly. Adjust the software properly (Chapter 4).
Application not
compatible with
Windows.
Use an application
compatible with
Windows.
Mouse moves
inadequately. Ball and rollers are dirty. Clean ball and mouse (Chapter 5).
Check the FAQ and the latest version of the driver at www.trust.com on the Internet.
Contact your dealer if you continue to have problems with your mouse after having
tried these solutions.
8. Specifications
•Three-button mouse
•Horizontal and vertical wheel for scroll functions (Excellence Series)
•520 dpi resolution
•Programmable functions for Windows 3.1x, 95, 98 and NT 4.0 (under third mouse
button)
•Suited for connection to serial and PS/2 port
•Compatible with Microsoft Mouse
•Compatible with Windows 3.1x, 95, 98, NT 4.0 and MS-DOS