Fellowes Cordless Mouse User Manual

Opti Gel Cordless Mouse

INSTRUCTION GUIDE

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of one the worlds most innovate
mice, which includes the Wireless Optical Image Sensor for superior
performance on your PC.

The Opti Gel Cordless, incorporates revolutionary Radio Frequency and
Optical Sensor technologies and is equipped with the following
features:

• Increased accuracy: the optical image sensor records motions on the
mousing surface 1,500 times per second for pin point accuracy.

• Cordless freedom with a six-foot range from the receiver.

• 27 Mhz transmission with eight separate ID’s, to eliminate
interference with other RF devices.

• No parts to clean: the mouse detects the movement optically,
instead of with rubber ball mechanics.

• Gel insert for superior comfort.

HARDWARE REQUIRMENTS

The Fellowes Opti Gel Cordless requires a PC-compatible computer with
an available USB or PS/2 port. The Opti Gel Cordless will function as a
stardard one-button mouse when connected to a Macintosh USB port.

SOFTWARE REQUIRMENTS

The Fellowes Opti Gel Cordless requires Windows 95/98/NT

4.0/2000/ME or XP. Be sure to check the Fellowes website at

www.fellowes.com for the latest drivers supporting the latest
operating systems. If you system operates using Windows NT 4.0, do
not install the Fellowes Easy Point software. The mouse will function
using the native drivers in the NT 4.0 operating system.

GET CONNECTED

Installing the Software

a. Un-install or remove the current mouse driver. Before installing the

Fellowes Easy Point driver, we suggest you check if any other mouse
driver is installed in your system. If yes, to avoid conflict with the
Fellowes driver, please un-install or remove that driver before
installation of the Fellowes Easy Point software.

b. Remember to save your Fellowes Easy Point CD in case you ever need

to reinstall the software.

c. The input device will not function properly without installation of the

Fellowes Easy Point software. The device will work as a basic mouse
as soon as you plug it in, but to make full use of the device, you must
install the software.

d. Turn on the power to your computer.
e. Insert the Fellowes Easy Point CD into your CD-ROM drive. The

Fellowes Easy Point software is programmed to Auto Run, however if
this function is disabled in your computer please follow the steps
outlined on the next page:

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f. Choose the "Start" menu (Ctrl & Esc) and select "Run"
g. Type [drive]:SETUP (Example D:SETUP) in the command line box

and press Enter to select OK.

h. Follow the on screen prompts to complete installation.
i. The Setup program will install the driver and add the icons

automatically.

j. When the installation is complete, the standard option is to restart

your computer.

For installation on a USB port: (Windows 98 or higher required)

a. Connect the receiver cable to the USB port

on the computer (or a USB port on a hub
connected to your computer) at any
moment. USB installation does not require
you to power off your computer.

For installation on a PS/2 mouse port: (PS/2 is not the

preferred connection method, USB offers more functionality and
control as compared to PS/2)

a. Turn off the power

to your computer

b. Attach the 6-pin connector to

the PS/2 port

c. Turn on the power to

your computer

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

Whenever new batteries are inserted, make sure both are fresh AA
alkaline batteries.

1. Push the battery cover switch on the bottom of the mouse, and then

grasp both sides of the top cover of the mouse.

2. Pull the top cover toward the rear of the mouse.

3. Insert two AA batteries into the battery compartment, making sure

to properly orient the positive (+) and negative (-) ends as specified
by the labels in the battery compartment.

4. Reinstall the top cover and make sure it is locked.

Establishing Communication Between the Mouse
and Receiver

To allow the communication between the mouse and the receiver,
follow the steps below before using your cordless mouse:

Setting the Channels

The Opti Gel Cordless provides eight different ID’s for users to select.
Follow the steps below to set the channel:

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LED blinks slowly

Battery Cover Switch

Channel Search Button