Trust AMI User manual

Trust Ami Mouse Optical
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TRUST AMI MOUSE OPTICAL
Instruction manual
Version 1.1

Trust Ami Mouse Optical
01 UK 11656 AMI OPTICAL 2K.DOC
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Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................ 2
1.1 Conventions used in the manual ....................................................... 2
1.2 Contents of the package ................................................................... 2
1.3 Minimum system requirements ......................................................... 2
2. Connecting the mouse ..........................................................................2
3. Use........................................................................................................... 3
4. Installation .............................................................................................. 3
4.1 Trust Software Installer ..................................................................... 3
4.2 Installing the mouse software (Windows 95, 98, NT4)...................... 4
4.3 Installing the mouse software (Windows 2000)................................. 5
5. Setting the mouse properties ...............................................................7
5.1 'Buttons' tab ....................................................................................... 7
5.1.1 'Button assignment' .................................................................... 7
5.1.2 'Mode' ......................................................................................... 7
5.1.3 'Profile configuration' .................................................................. 8
5.2 'Pointers' tab ...................................................................................... 8
5.3 'Quick Access Wheel' tab.................................................................. 8
5.3.1 'Quick Access Selection' ............................................................ 9
5.4 'Scroll' tab ........................................................................................ 10
5.5 'Action' tab ....................................................................................... 11
5.6 'Orientation' tab................................................................................ 11
5.7 'Cursor' tab ...................................................................................... 12
5.8 'Information' tab ............................................................................... 13
6. Maintenance ......................................................................................... 13
7. Removing the driver ............................................................................ 13
8. Troubleshooting................................................................................... 14
9. Specifications ....................................................................................... 14
10.Trust Service Centres ............................................................................ 14
Appendix A: Function button assignment.............................................. 16
Appendix B: Preference settings............................................................. 17

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1. Introduction
The manual is intended for users of the Trust Ami Mouse Optical. No prior knowledge is necessary to install
and use this product.
If you have any questions after reading this instruction manual, please contact one of the Trust
Service Centres. You can find your nearest Service Centre at the end of this manual. You can also
visit the Trust website (www.trust.com) for support, detailed product information, drivers and FAQ's
(Frequently Asked Questions).
1.1 Conventions used in the manual
The following conventions have been used in this manual to indicate instructions:
<key> Here you should press a key. The name of the key is given between brackets.
‘System’ This is a specific term used in a program. These are the terms used by, for example,
Microsoft Windows 95.
[DIR] Key in the text shown in square brackets [….].
(term) The text between the parentheses {….} is the English term, e.g. (File) used in the figure
referred to.
Additional information will be shown as follows:
Note: The Ami Mouse Optical does not work on your computer's serial port.
The examples assume that the letter "D" has been assigned to your CD-ROM drive. If your system uses a
different letter for your CD-ROM drive, for example "E", you should replace "D" by "E".
1.2 Contents of the package
Please check the contents of the package before reading the instruction manual. It should contain the
following:
•Mouse
•CD-ROM containing the drivers, applications and electronic instruction manual
•Quick installation manual
Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged.
1.3 Minimum system requirements
•Intel Pentium 100 MHz processor
•Windows 9x, NT4, or 2000
•PS/2 mouse port
•16 MB RAM
•4 MB free hard disk space (mouse programme only)
2. Connecting the mouse
Note: The drivers for your previous mouse must be removed before installing the software for the Trust
Ami Mouse Optical. Read the instruction manual for your previous mouse for instructions on how
to do this.
Follow the points below to connect your mouse.
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Remove the old mouse.
3. Remove the Trust Ami Mouse Optical from the packaging.
4. Connect the round PS/2 plug to the PS/2 mouse connection on your computer.
NOTE: The Trust Ami Mouse Optical does not work on a serial port.

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3. Use
Figure 1: Position of the buttons
Button Function
A Scroll wheel + third
mouse button
B Right mouse button
C Left mouse button
D Fourth mouse button
E Fifth mouse button
Table 1: Description of figure 1
4. Installation
Close all programs before installing the driver.
4.1 Trust Software Installer
Follow the points given below to start the Trust Installer:
1. Turn on the computer and start Windows.
If you are using Windows NT, log in as 'Administrator'.
2. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
3. Select 'Run' from the Start menu.
4. In the command line, type: [D:\SETUP.EXE] and click on ‘OK’ using the mouse. Figure 2 will appear.

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Figure 2: Trust Software Installer
5. Select the language you wish to use. Figure 3 will appear.
Figure 3: Trust Installer Software
Continue to chapter 4.2 to install the software for the mouse.
4.2 Installing the mouse software (Windows 95, 98, NT4)
1. Start the Trust Installer (see chapter 4.1).
2. Select the option ‘Install Trust Ami Mouse Optical Software’ (see figure 3).
3. Select the language you wish to use for the installation and when using the program.
4. Click on 'Next' to continue. Figure 4 will appear.
Figure 4: Installation

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5. Click on 'Next'. Figure 5 will appear.
Figure 5: Specifying a location for the driver
6. Click on 'Next. Figure 6 will appear.
Figure 6: Selecting a programme folder
7. Click on 'Next'. A number of files will be copied to your hard drive. Figure 7 will then appear.
Figure 7: Restarting the computer
8. Choose to restart your computer and then click on 'Finish'. The driver has now been successfully
installed.
4.3 Installing the mouse software (Windows 2000)
1. Start the Trust Installer (see chapter 4.1).
2. Selecteer the option ‘Install Ami Mouse Optical Software’ (see figure 3). Figure 8 will appear.

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Figuur 8: Selecting the language
3. Select the language you wish to use. Click on ‘OK’ to continue. Figure 9 will appear.
Figure 9: Choosing a location for the driver
4. Click on ‘Next’ Figure 10 will appear.
Figure 10: Selecting a program folder
5. Click on ‘Next’. A number of files will be copied to your hard drive. Figure 11 will then appear.
Figure 11: Restarting the computer
6. Choose to restart the computer and then click on 'OK'. The driver has now been sucessfully installed.

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5. Setting the mouse properties
NOTE: This chapter only applies for Windows 95, 98, NT4 or 2000.
The basic mouse functions are optimally set for the user. If you wish to change the mouse settings, refer to
the relevant chapter.
Double click on the icon in the taskbar (figure 12) to open the 'Mouse Properties' window. Figure 13 will be
displayed on your monitor.
Close the program if you wish to play a game using the mouse but do not wish to use the special mouse
properties. To do this, right click on the icon and select 'Close Trust Ami Mouse Optical'.
Figure 12: The taskbar icon in Windows 95 / 98 / NT / 2000
NOTE: The order of the tabs (figure 13 and further) can differ. The functions, however, remain the same.
5.1 'Buttons' tab
Click the 'Buttons' tab (figure 13) to assign a function to the mouse buttons.
Figure 13: Mouse Properties - Buttons
5.1.1 'Button assignment'
Click the down arrow to select a function from the list. Repeat this for each mouse button.
The complete list of functions is given in Appendix A.
5.1.2 'Mode'
Office 97 Mode: Supports zoom, scrolling and Auto-scrolling in Microsoft Office 97. This option
is the same as the Microsoft IntelliMouse.

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Trust Ami Mouse Optical Mode: Supports all applications with a scroll bar, including Office 97 with
zoom, scroll functions and auto-panning.
5.1.3 'Profile configuration'
Using profile configuration, you can use, change and save three preference settings for 'Button assignment',
'Quick Access Wheel' and 'Quick Access Files'.
The standard profile settings are given in Appendix B.
Save profile Follow the instructions below to change and save a profile.
1. Select the desired profile.
2. Set the functions for the mouse buttons as you wish.
3. Set functions for 'Quick Access Wheel' and 'Quick Access Files' as you wish.
4. Click on 'Save' to save the profile.
Reset If you do not wish to save the changes that you have made, click on 'Reset' to return all the
profiles to the factory settings.
5.2 'Pointers' tab
You can alter the mouse pointer icons using the 'Pointers' tab (see figure 14).
Figure 14: Mouse Properties- Pointers
Click the down arrow to select the desired scheme.
You can also make you own scheme by selecting a mouse pointer for each item by clicking on 'Browse...'.
You can save the scheme by clicking on the 'Save As...' button.
See Windows Help for more information.
5.3 'Quick Access Wheel' tab
Quick Access Wheel is an application which can be set for use under one of the mouse buttons. When Quick
Access Wheel is started, a wheel will be displayed. Eight commonly used applications or functions can be
started using this wheel.
Click on the 'Quick Access Wheel' tab (figure 15) to alter the basic settings.

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Figure 15: Mouse Properties - Quick Access Wheel
For each item, click the down arrow to select the desired function.
Use the "Quick Access Files" tab if you wish to add an application or function to the Quick Access Wheel.
Chapter 5.3.1 gives more information about Quick Access Selection.
Click on 'Apply' to activate the alterations.
5.3.1 'Quick Access Selection'
Figure 16: Quick Access Files
This window is used to add/remove items for the Quick Access Files.

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File type Filter to search for certain types of files (*.exe, *.doc, *.txt and *.* for all files).
Add Item Add an item to the list (also by doubling clicking).
Remove Item Remove an item from the list.
Remove All Remove all items from the list.
Move Up/Down Set the order by moving an item up/down.
Click on 'OK' to return to the Quick Access Wheel.
5.4 'Scroll' tab
Click on the 'Scroll' tab (figure 17) to set the mouse wheel properties.
Figure 17: Mouse Properties - Scroll
Scrolling speed: Set the speed for scrolling in a document etc.
Trust Dynamic Scroll Accelerated scrolling in a document when used in combination with a mouse button.
Scrolling direction The direction of rotation of the mouse can be changed using this function.

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5.5 'Action' tab
Figure 18: Mouse Properties - Action
Mouse Speed Set the speed with which the mouse moves across the monitor screen.
Double Click Speed Set the speed for double clicking. Double click on the Trust icon to test the speed.
Button swap Set the mouse for left-handed or right-handed use.
5.6 'Orientation' tab
Select the 'Orientation' tab to calibrate the mouse (see figure 19).
Figure 19: Mouse Properties - Orientation

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Follow the instructions below to set the mouse to the desired position in your hand or to move the mouse in a
more natural position.
1. Click on ‘Set Orientation’.
2. Move the mouse in a straight line in the direction of the finish line until the racing car reaches the finish
line.
3. Click on 'Apply' to keep these settings.
Click on 'Cancel' to delete the new settings.
NOTE: A message will be displayed on the screen if you have not moved the mouse in a straight line.
Click on 'Retry' to carry out the calibration again.
5.7 'Cursor' tab
Extra mouse pointer properties are included in the 'Cursor' tab.
Figure 20: Mouse Properties - Cursor
Button Find: By selecting this option, the mouse automatically jumps to the default button.
Trails: This option makes it easier to trace the mouse pointer. This function only works on a LCD
monitor.
Loop: When this option is selected and the mouse pointer reaches the end of the screen, it will
reappear at the other side.

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5.8 'Information' tab
Figure 21: Mouse Properties - Information
This window gives the version number of the driver.
Click on the 'http://www.trust.com' button for more information about Trust computer products, FAQ's, new
drivers, etc.
6. Maintenance
The mouse does not need any special maintenance because it does not have any moving parts.
Keep the lens free of dust. Clean the mouse lens using a clean, lint free cloth.
7. Removing the driver
It is only necessary to remove the driver if you no longer wish to use the mouse. Follow the procedure given
below:
1. Start the computer.
2. Close the mouse program in your taskbar
a) Right-click on the icon (figure 12).
b) Select 'Exit' from the menu.
3. Click on the 'Start' button.
4. Click on 'Settings'.
5. Click on 'Control Panel'.
6. Click on the 'Add/Remove Programs' icon.
7. Select ‘Trust Ami Mouse Optical’.
8. Click on the 'Add/Remove...' button.
The driver will be removed. Click on 'Yes' if your computer must be restarted.

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8. Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Possible solution
The mouse
pointer does not
move.
The mouse is not connected
or is not connected correctly.
Connect the mouse correctly to the PS/2 port
(see chapter 2) and restart your computer.
The surface is too
smooth/slippery, e.g. glass.
Use a different surface to move the mouse over.
Windows gives an
error message
when starting.
The mouse is not connected
or is not connected correctly.
Connect the mouse correctly (see chapter 2) and
restart the computer.
The software for your previous
mouse is still active.
Remove the software for your previous mouse
before installing this software. Read the
instruction manual for your previous mouse to do
this.
The software is not installed. Install the mouse software (see chapter 4).
The mouse is in the wrong
mode.
Set the mouse to the correct mode (see chapter
5).
The mouse is not correctly
installed in Windows NT.
Remove the software and reinstall the mouse.
The software is incorrectly
installed.
Install the software correctly (see chapter 5).
The scrolling
function does not
work.
The application is not 100%
compatible with Windows.
Use an application that is compatible.
The mouse
pointer moves
erratically.
The surface is too
smooth/slippery, e.g. glass.
Use a different surface to move the mouse over.
Table 2: Troubleshooting
Also check the FAQ's on the Internet (www.trust.com).
Register your product at www.trust.com. This will keep you informed of new products and any additions to
your product.
If you still have any problems after trying these solutions, please contact your dealer or call the Trust
Helpdesk.
Please have the following information available:
•The article number of the product: This is 11656.
•Your computer's hardware information.
•Your operating system and its language of use.
•A good description of what precisely does not work.
9. Specifications
Number of buttons 5
Wheel 1 wheel, standard for vertical scrolling, in combination suitable for
horizontal scrolling
Resolution 400 dpi
Connection Suitable for connecting to the PS/2 port
Technology used Special optical module which requires no moving parts
Table 3: Technical specifications
10. Trust Service Centres

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Inhabitants of the UK and Ireland should contact:
From:
9:30 - 17:00
UK Office
Internet www.trust.com
E-mail [e-mail]
Fax [phone]
Phone [phone]
Inhabitants of Italy should contact::
From:
9:00 - 13:00 /
14:00 -18:00
Italian Office
Internet www.trust.com
E-mail [e-mail]
Fax [phone]
Phone [phone]
Inhabitants of France and North Africa should contact:
From:
9:00 - 17:00
French Office
Internet www.trust.com
E-mail [e-mail]
Fax [phone]
Phone [phone]
Inhabitants of Germany should contact:
From:
9:00 - 17:00
German Office
Internet www.trust.com
E-Mail [e-mail]
Fax [phone]
Phone 0800-00TRUST (=0800-0087878)
Inhabitants of Spain should contact:
From:
9:00 - 17:00
Spanish Office
Internet www.trust.com
E-Mail [e-mail]
Fax [phone]
Phone [phone]
Inhabitants of all other European Countries should contact:
From:
9.00 - 17.00
European Head Office
Internet www.trust.com
E-mail [e-mail]
Fax [phone]
Phone [phone]

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Appendix A: Function button assignment
Button function: Explanation / description
Double click Counts as a double click when the mouse button is pressed
Middle-button Standard function of the third mouse button
Right-button Standard function of the right mouse button
Unassigned No function set
Dynamic Speed Accelerated scrolling through documents
The acceleration factors are 1x, 2x, 3x,…, 10x
Quick Access Wheel Opens the Trust Quick Access Wheel
Quick Access Files Pop-up window with selected items
Copy (Ctrl+C) The selected information is copied to the clipboard
Cut (Ctrl+X) The selected information is cut to the clipboard
Paste (Ctrl+V) Pastes the contents of the clipboard into the active application
Undo (Ctrl+Z) Undoes the last alteration
AutoPanning (Universal
Scroll)
Scrolls in the direction of movement of the mouse
DragLock Turns the mouse off for selecting and dragging
Explorer Starts Windows Explorer
Maximize Maximizes active window
Close Application Closes active application
Minimize Minimizes active window
Minimize All Minimizes all windows
Recall Application Brings the last active application to the foreground
Refresh Refreshes the active window
Run Open the Run window
Scroll bar (horizontal) Moves the cursor to the horizontal scroll bar
Scroll bar (vertical) Moves the cursor to the vertical scroll bar
Start Opens the Start menu
Task List Opens the active Windows applications menu
Window Find Opens the ‘Find Files’ window
Window Help Opens Windows Help
Zoom Zooms in / out using the mouse
ALT ALT button
Arrow Down Arrow down button
Arrow Left Arrow left button
Arrow Right Arrow right button
Arrow Up Arrow up button
Backspace Backspace button
CTRL Control button
Enter Enter button
Escape Escape button
F1 (help) F1 button
F10 F10 button
F11 F11 button
F12 F12 button
F2 F2 button
F3 F3 button
F4 F4 button
F5 (Refresh) F5 button
F6 F6 button

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F7 F7 button
F8 F8 button
Button function: Explanation / description
F9 F9 button
Page Down Page Down button
Page Up Page Up button
Power Power button
Shift Shift button
Sleep Sleep button
Tab Tab button
Wake-up Wake button
Windows Windows button
Magnify glass Magnifying glass to increase the size of a part of the window. The magnifying
glass can be adjusted using the mouse wheel.
Mouse Control Panel Opens the Mouse Properties window
Internet Browser Opens the Internet browser
E-mail Opens the E-mail program
Table 4: Functions for mouse buttons
Functions in combination with mouse wheel and 4th or 5th mouse button
Button function: Explanation / description
Zoom Zooms in / out
Application Switch Switches between different applications (ALT+TAB)
Horizontal Scroll Scrolls horizontally
Vertical Scroll Scrolls vertically
Document Switch Switches between different, open documents in e.g.
Microsoft Word
Back / Forward Page back / forward in Internet browser
Table 5: Function for mouse wheel in combination with mouse button
Appendix B: Preference settings
Standard Internet User Defined
Button Assignment
Button 1 Standard mouse
button
Standard
mouse button
Standard mouse
button
Button 2 Right mouse
button
Right mouse
button
Right mouse
button
Button 3 Dynamic Scroll Dynamic Scroll Dynamic Scroll
Button 4 Quick Access
Wheel
Quick Access
Wheel
Quick Access Files
Button 5 Windows
Explorer
Internet
Explorer
Mouse Properties
window
Button 4 + wheel Application
Switch
Back / Forward Application Switch
Button 5 + wheel Document Switch Horizontal
Scroll
Zoom in/out
Quick Access Wheel
1 QAF list QAF list QAF list
2 Start Browser Start Browser Start Browser

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3 Start E-mail Start E-mail Start E-mail
4 Windows Find Favorites /
Bookmarks
New E-mail
5 Screen dump Search Active Screen
dump
6 Magnifying glass Full screen Help
7 Mouse properties
window
New E-mail Mouse properties
window
8 Close Print Print
Quick Access Files
1 WordPad WordPad FreeCell
2 NotePad NotePad Solitaire
3 Paint Imaging Minesweeper
4 Imaging NetMeeting Hearts
5 Calculator Microsoft Chat CD-Player
6 Address Book Address Book Sound Recorder
7 Character Map Net Watcher Windows Media
Player
8 Clipboard Viewer Resource Meter Volume Control
9 Disk Cleanup Internet Con-
nection Wizard
Dial-Up Networking
10 Scheduled Tasks Scheduled
Tasks
Phone Dialer
Table 6: Preference settings