IOGear GME227R User Manual

Wireless Laser Travel Mouse

Manual (GME227R)

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing IOGEAR’s new Wireless Laser Travel Mouse is an
excellent tool for mobile professionals, gamers, and desktop users. IOGEAR
only manufactures high quality devices, so we are sure you will be satisfi ed with
your purchase. IOGEAR is dedicated to customer service and satisfaction, and
wishes you the best with your new Wireless Laser Travel Mouse.

We hope you enjoy using your new Wireless Laser Travel Mouse – another fi rst­rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR!

Table of contents

Package Contents ............................................................................................... 5

Overview .............................................................................................................. 6

Features .............................................................................................................. 7

System Requirements ......................................................................................... 8

Safety Notice ...................................................................................................... 9

Pictorial Introduction .......................................................................................... 10

Installation ........................................................................................................12

Operation ........................................................................................................... 16

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 17

Technical Support .............................................................................................. 19

Radio & TV Interference Statement ................................................................... 20

Warranty ............................................................................................................ 21

Package Contents

This package contains:

1 Wireless Laser Mouse
1 USB Receiver
1 USB extension cable
1 Carrying Case
1 User Manual
1 Warranty/Registration Card

If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.

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Overview

IOGEAR’s new Wireless Laser Travel Mouse is an excellent tool for mobile
professionals, gamers, and desktop users. This new IOGEAR mouse uses VCSEL
(Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) as the light source, which provides 30x
more tracking power than mice using an optical sensor. VCSEL allows the mouse
to work on virtually any surface, even glass, and provides an extremely high
resolution of 1600dpi, substantially reducing the amount of injury-producing hand
and arm movement.

IOGEAR’s Wireless Laser Travel Mouse is USB ready, Plug-n-Play, and Hot
Pluggable it provides a 6 feet (2 meter) wireless range. It is also backed by
IOGEAR’s 3 Year Limited Warranty.

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Advance laser technology provide 30x more tracking capability then optical
mice

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Works on most surfaces, including glass

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Super high resolution of 1600dpi reduces hand movement

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Uses very little real estate on your workspace – only needs a few inches for
accurate movement

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On/Off switch for power saving

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Stylish carry case included

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Solid 3 Years Limited Warranty

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Features

System Requirements

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Windows 2000, XP

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Mac OS X 10.1.5 (For Mac 9X or earlier, it works only as a one button mouse)

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Available USB port

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Safety Notice

This product complies with IEC 60825-1, class 1 laser product.

1.
Your product complies with FCC and CE rules.

2.
This product has no serviceable parts. Use of controls or adjustments of

3.
procedures other than the user guide may result in dangerous.

Please DO NOT direct the laser beam at anyone’s eye.

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Pictorial Introduction

On/Off switch

1.
Channel Reset button

2.
Battery cover button

3.

Mouse wheel

4.
Battery cover

5.

4

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2

3

10

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LED Light

1.
Channel reset button

2.

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Pictorial Introduction

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Installation

Battery Installation

Step1
Press the button on the mouse and pull
the battery cover backward.

Step 2
Insert the batteries as shown inside
the battery compartment then place
the cover back.

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Installation

Receiver Installation

The receiver needs to plug into a USB
port on your computer.

This RF Laser Mouse is a plug­and-play device. Normally, it’s not
necessary to setup the RF channel.
But if some interference happens, then
you must setup the connection RF
Channel.

If necessary, use the supplied extension
cable to keep the receiver away from
other electrical devices. Plug the
receiver into the extension cable, and
the extension cable to the computer.

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Installation

Setup the connection RF channel
between the Mouse and the Receiver

Step 1
Push the channel reset button on the
mouse.

Step 2
Push the channel reset button on the
receiver. If the cursor does NOT move
after 30 seconds, please do the step
above again.

Caution: If you had completed the
connection successfully, The LED on
the receiver will be fl ash several times. If
the RF Channel is not properly, please
reset RF Channel again by following the
above steps. Please re-setup the RF
channel since you replace batteries

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LED indications:

1.

2.

3.

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Installation

LED blinking every 0.5
second indicates the
Receiver is searching for
channel

LED blinking in a consistant
speed indicates the channel
connection has been
established

LED on indicates no
movement on the mouse

Operation

Using your mouse

How to use the wheel

Your mouse has a wheel that functions
both as a wheel for Windows Scrolling
and also as a customized button. It can
be used as a standard mouse button,
click (press down) the wheel. To Use
the Middle Button, Directly Press down
the Wheel. For scrolling the screen,
simply move the wheel.

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Troubleshooting

A. Mouse does not work upon installation.
Try one or more of the following:

For optimal performance, place adjust the angle of the receiver to fi nd the best

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performance.
Make sure you have installed the batteries correctly.

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Press the “Channel Reset” button on the receiver, and then press the “Channel

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Reset” button on the mouse.

B. Mouse not detected.
When using the mouse, it may not be detected by the computer or receiver. To
remedy this problem, try the following

Make sure the receiver is plugged in the USB port.

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You may re-setup the connection RF Channel between the Mouse and the

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Receiver (Please refer the procedure on Page 4), especially, when you have
been changed or recharged your batteries.

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Troubleshooting

C. The Screen Cursors Does Not Move Properly.

Change the angle of your radio receiver. Try adjusting the receiver and/or

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mouse to improve reception.
Make sure that the battery low indicator is NOT lit on. Replace batteries if the

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low battery indicator is lit on.
You may also need to change the RF Channel for the mouse, Press the

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“Channel Reset” button on the receiver, then press the “Channel Reset”
button on the mouse.

D. Mouse does not work upon installation.
Try one or more of the following:

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Make sure the receiver is plugged in USB port.

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Unplug the receiver and then plug in the receiver again. Make sure that it
had been detected by the Operating Systems properly.

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Technical Support

If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (TIL)
at http://www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting.
The TIL is designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our
products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try
it out before contacting technical support.

Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
PST by calling our toll-free number 866-9-IOGEAR (866-946-4327). International
callers may need to use the number 949-453-8782. Help is also available by e­mailing us at [e-mail].

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Radio & TV Interference Statement

WARNING!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device
pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rule, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference, in which case the user at his or her own expense will be required to
take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

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Warranty

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS
DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.

The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or
statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially
disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fi tness for any particular
purpose.

The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or
documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such
revisions, or updates. For further inquiries please contact your direct vendor.

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Contact Info.

Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com