Belkin F8E826-OPT, P74278 User Manual

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P74278

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F8E826-OPT

User Manual

ErgoFit™Wireless
Optical Mouse

Experience advanced functionality
with wireless freedom

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Connecting the USB Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Connecting the PS/2 Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Synchronizing your Mouse to your Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Setting your Mouse to ID Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using the Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

INTRODUCTION

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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ErgoFit Wireless
Optical Mouse from Belkin. You are about to experience a whole new
world of computing convenience with superior input features and
navigating accuracy. The ErgoFit works from up to six feet away
without a cord, giving you unencumbered freedom of movement. It
provides five customizable buttons, including the convenient scroll
wheel, to make repetitive tasks simpler than ever.

Please read through this entire manual to ensure the safe, long-term
use of your ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse, and for help in getting
the most from its advanced features.

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OVERVIEW

Before starting the installation of the hardware and software for the
ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse, please remove any drivers or software
from any mice that were previously installed on your computer.
This is to avoid any conflicts they may create, which could result in
an improper installation of your new ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse.
Please consult the documents that came with your previous mouse
for proper instructions on how to uninstall the software and drivers.

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT: Before connecting your mouse or installing the software,
be sure to identify the type of mouse port you are using (USB or
PS/2). Refer to the diagrams below if you have difficulty determining
which kind of port your mouse uses.

PS/2 Port USB Port

IMPORTANT: Do not install the software until the mouse is connected
to your computer. If you have not yet connected the mouse, please
follow the Hardware Installation instructions.

NOTE: Your mouse is functional without installing the software.
However, we recommend software installation because the software
allows you to program the mouse buttons for various functions, adding
personalized efficiency and enjoyment to your computing experience.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

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Connecting the USB Mouse

USB in Windows®98, Me, 2000, and XP

1. Make sure your computer is turned on before installing the mouse.

2. Check “Add/Remove Program” in your control panel for any

programs from your previous mouse. If you have anything

installed for your old mouse, please un-install before continuing.

3. Connect the receiver to an available USB port on your computer.

4. A New Hardware Wizard will start automatically.

NOTE: In Windows Me and XP, the New Hardware Wizard will complete
the installation automatically. In Windows 98 and 2000, you will need
to go through the Hardware-Wizard process, clicking the appropriate
prompts as necessary. Windows 98 may also require you to insert your
Windows 98 Installation CD into your computer to complete the install.

5. When your installation is complete, insert the batteries

into the mouse and the mouse should sync up with the

receiver automatically.

NOTE: If the mouse does not sync up with the receiver
automatically, please see instructions titled “Synchronizing
your Mouse to your Receiver”.

6. When your mouse is properly connected and functioning as a

standard mouse, you can start the software installation for the

extra button features.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Connecting the PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 in Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Connect the USB-to-PS/2 connector to the mouse cable

on the receiver.

3. Insert the cable with the connector to the PS/2 (6-pin)

mouse port on your computer.

4. Place the batteries into the mouse.

5. Turn the computer on.

6. When the computer finishes starting up, it will automatically

detect the mouse and make it functional.

NOTE: If the mouse does not work, please see instructions under
“Synchronizing your Mouse to your Receiver”.

7. When your mouse is properly connected, you can start the

software installation.

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Synchronizing your Mouse to your Receiver

If the mouse does not automatically sync with the receiver, hold the
button on the receiver down for three seconds. This will put the
receiver into a non-ID (default) mode that is optimal when there is
only one mouse and receiver present. You can confirm that you are in
non-ID mode by checking the dim-light indicator on the receiver. If
the LED on the receiver is dimly lit, you are in non-ID mode. If the
light is off, try setting the non-ID mode again by holding the button
down for three seconds.

NOTE: If you have more than one ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse in the
immediate area, you will have to change the receiver from non-ID to ID
mode in order to eliminate interference. If you do not change to ID
mode, you may experience cross talk with another wireless mouse,
which will impede your mouse’s operation.

Setting your Mouse to ID Mode

1. To set the mouse to ID mode, push the button on the receiver

for one second only. The light on the receiver will light brightly.

2. Then sync the mouse to the receiver by pushing the sync button

on the bottom of the mouse. Wait three to five seconds. The light

on the receiver will go out and the mouse should now work

properly.

NOTE: Each time you follow these steps, the mouse will switch between
channel 1 and channel 2 and randomly select a new ID. This allows
multiple wireless mice to work in the same location without cross talk.
If you experience cross talk with another wireless mouse, follow these
steps to select a new ID.

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

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IMPORTANT: Do not install the software until the mouse is
connected to your computer. If you have not yet connected the
mouse, please follow the Hardware Installation instructions.
If your mouse is not functional after following the Hardware
Installation instructions, please consult the Troubleshooting
section for assistance.

NOTE: Your mouse is functional without installing the software.
However, we recommend software installation because the
software allows you to program the mouse buttons for various
functions, adding personalized efficiency and enjoyment to your
computing experience.

1. Insert the CD into your computer.

2. The computer will automatically detect the CD and begin

installing the software.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

NOTE: If the computer does not automatically detect the CD,
do the following:

1. Click the “Start” button and then select “Run”.

2. From the Run dialog box, enter “<drive>: Setup” and click “OK”.

(<drive> being the letter of the drive that identifies your

CD-Rom drive under “My Computer”. For example, if the CD

is in drive D, enter “D:\Setup”.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Your new mouse has a wheel that can be used in two ways:

• Rotate it to use it as a scroll wheel.

• Click it to use it as a scroll button.

IMPORTANT: Universal scrolling must be enabled in order to use
scrolling functions in applications; however, universal scrolling is not
compatible with Microsoft® Office 97.

Scrolling

Your ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse’s scroll wheel can be used to
navigate most applications that use a scroll bar.

• To scroll with your mouse, simply rotate the wheel on your

mouse forward or backward.

AutoScroll

AutoScroll allows you to automatically scroll through a document
without having to move the mouse or mouse wheel constantly.

• To AutoScroll while in a document, click the AutoScroll mouse

button. An origin mark ( ) will appear at your pointer position.
To initiate AutoScroll mode, move your pointer vertically,
horizontally, or diagonally away from the origin mark. AutoScroll
speed increases the further the pointer is moved away from the
origin mark. To exit AutoScroll mode, press any mouse button or
rotate the scroll wheel.

USING THE WHEEL

USING THE WHEEL

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Zooming

In some Microsoft Office 97 applications (e.g., Microsoft Word 97),
additional zooming functions are available. You can use the
zooming function to “zoom in”, or magnify, a page or section
of a page; or you can “zoom out” to see more of the page (page
displays at a reduced magnification).

• To zoom in, hold down the Ctrl key while rotating the

mouse wheel forward.

• To zoom out, hold down the Ctrl key while rotating the

mouse wheel backward.

Your ErgoFit software enables a variety of exciting features and
functions that will help you to increase your productivity with your
new mouse.

In order to control the ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse’s high-end
features, you will need to access your Mouse Properties dialog box,
either through the Control Panel, or through your ErgoFit software.
To access your Mouse Properties dialog box, follow these steps:

a) If your ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse software is installed, a

small battery icon will appear in your system tray (bottom right
panel on your screen, when using the Windows operating system).
Double-clicking on the battery icon will open the Mouse Properties
dialog box.

or

b) You can access your Mouse Properties through your mouse’s

Control Panel in Windows. Click the “Start” button, click
“Settings”, and click on the Control Panel. In the Control Panel,
double-click on the mouse icon.

Through your Mouse Properties dialog box, you will find and control
the following features:

Button Functions

Accessing the Buttons page allows you to customize the function of
each mouse button. The default settings for your mouse buttons are
as follows:

• Left Button Primary Mouse Button

(standard click-and-drag action)

• Middle or Wheel Button Quick/AutoScroll

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SOFTWARE FEATURES

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• Right Button Context Menu

• Fourth Button Start Button (If have)

• Fifth Button Double-Click (If have)

Magnifier

With Magnifier designated as a button function, you can magnify
the screen area around your pointer with the click of a button.

Hyperlink

With Hyperlink designated as a button function, you can open the
application or document of your choice with a simple click.

HyperGrid

HyperGrid incorporates nine common Windows tasks on one
easy-to-use grid so you don’t have to move to various screen
areas to perform a task.

To use the HyperGrid, press and hold the assigned mouse button to
display the grid. Without releasing the button, move the pointer to
an icon on the grid. Release the button to execute the command
associated with that icon.

SOFTWARE FEATURES

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SOFTWARE FEATURES

• Minimize Minimizes the active window

• Recall Restores/maximizes the active window

• Close Closes the active window

• Next Window Makes the next window active

• Context Menu Emulates the right-mouse-button action

• Vertical Scroll Jumps to the vertical scroll bar

• Start Activates the Windows Start menu

• Horizontal Scroll Jumps to the horizontal scroll bar

• Resize Jumps to the size grip to resize

the active window

Orientation

The Orientation feature allows you to recalibrate your mouse so you
can use it in a more comfortable position.

Pointer Wrap

With Pointer Wrap enabled, when the pointer reaches the edge of
the screen, it will automatically “go through” and appear on the
other side.

Pointer Vanish

When Pointer Vanish is enabled, the pointer will be conveniently
hidden from view while you are typing text. The pointer will
automatically reappear when your mouse is used again.

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Sonar

The Sonar function helps you locate your pointer if you are
having difficulty finding it. Press and release the Ctrl key to
activate the Sonar function. This function does not interfere with
other Ctrl-key functions.

Slow Motion

Enabling Slow Motion allows you to temporarily slow down pointer
movement for increased precision by pressing and holding the Shift
key. This function does not interfere with other Shift-key functions.

X Focus

With X Focus enabled, you can make an open window active
simply by moving the pointer over its title bar. This function is
useful if you want to alternate between several open windows
without clicking.

Auto Jump

When Auto Jump is enabled, the pointer will automatically appear
on the default button (e.g. OK) whenever a dialog box is opened.

Battery and Channel ID

• Symbol in the task bar provides information

on the charge status of the batteries.

The symbol means that the batteries are full. The
symbol means that the batteries are discharged.

SOFTWARE FEATURES

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• The ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse is designed to work

seamlessly in virtually any environment. Should you
encounter an operational problem, it may be due to
interference from other devices in your environment.
To resolve the problem, please refer to the ID Mode, and
Non-ID Mode information below.

ID Mode: Suggested working environment - Office

Press Sync button on the receiver. Press Sync button on the mouse
until the LED-on receiver turns off. The ID Mode is set.

Non-ID Mode: Suggested working environment - Home
or SOHO Office

Press Sync button on the receiver for approximately five seconds.
Note the light will dim after releasing button. When light is
dimmed, Non-ID Mode is set.

SOFTWARE FEATURES

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If you are having any problems with the installation or operation of
your new ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse, review the following
section. If the problem is not referred to below, or the suggested
solutions do not solve the problem, please contact our Technical
Support staff.

Why isn’t my pointer moving smoothly?

The ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse works well on a wide variety
of surfaces, especially those with textured and/or patterned
features. Problems will arise however, if you attempt to use the
ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse on mirrors, glass, or on some
half-tone-printed surfaces.

Why don’t the scroll functions work with my notebook?

Check to be sure that you have disabled your notebook’s trackball,
touchpad, or J-key in the BIOS; then, enable the external port so
that all your mouse’s functions will be available.

My USB mouse was not detected by the system and
won’t work. Why?

Please do the following:

1. Make sure your USB mouse is completely plugged into

the USB port.

2. Check the functioning of your system’s USB port in the

Device Manager page of System Properties. If there is a

circled exclamation point through the USB port’s icon, the

USB controller has some problem. Please try to uninstall and

then reinstall it, or contact your PC manufacturer’s technical

support department.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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3. Check the version of your operating system. If you are not

running Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP, please update your

operating system to one of these, so that the USB device can

be enabled.

4. Make sure that the USB port is enabled in the BIOS setup.

My ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse is not responding.

Please do the following:

1. Make sure to install the batteries, positioned for the

correct polarity.

2. Make sure you have connected the receiver correctly.

3. Make sure the receiver is at least 8 inches (approx. 20cm)

away from other electrical devices such as computers,

monitors, and printers.

4. Try establishing communication between the two devices using

ID Mode (Refer to the Battery and Channel ID section).

TROUBLESHOOTING

INFORMATION

FCC Statement

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our
sole responsibility that the product,

F8E826-OPT
to which this declaration relates,
Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.

The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such manner that the potential for human contact normal
operation is minimized. When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be
placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation.
In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human
proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

Federal Communications Commission Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device
that are not expressly approved by Belkin Components may void the users authority to
operate the equipment.

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INFORMATION

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Canada-Industry Canada (IC)

The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada.
This Class B digital complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty*

Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its
lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at
no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges
prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of
purchase may be required.

This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or
misapplication; if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin; or
if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced.

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS,
WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

No Belkin dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or
addition to this warranty.

BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO OR
REPROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN, OR USED WITH,
BELKIN PRODUCTS.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or
exclusions of implied warranties, so the above limitations of exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from
state to state.

*Batteries not included under warranty.