IOGear GMESKYP1 User Manual

USB Optical Calling Mouse

Manual (GMESKYP1)

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing IOGEAR’s USB Optical Calling Mouse. 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 USB Optical Calling Mouse.
To better serve you, IOGEAR offers an array of additional USB 2.0, USB,
FireWire, KVM, and other peripheral products. For more information, or to
purchase additional IOGEAR products, visit us at www.IOGEAR.com.
We hope you enjoy using your new USB Optical Calling Mouse – another fi rst­rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR!

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

Device Setup ............................................................................................... 9

Skype Setup .............................................................................................. 13

Technical Support ...................................................................................... 17

Radio & TV Interference Statement ........................................................... 18

Warranty .................................................................................................... 19

Package Contents

This package contains:

1 USB Optical Calling Mouse
1 Carrying Bag
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 USB Optical Calling Mouse is an excellent tool for mobile
professionals, corporate and desktop users.
This new IOGEAR mouse integrates a high resolution 800dpi optical mouse
with an ultra-clear USB microphone that saves users money and desktop space.
The USB sound chipset provides stable and great sound quality through USB
connection and is compatible with both Windows and Macintosh systems.
IOGEAR’s new USB Optical Calling Mouse is easy to setup. Just plug it in and
you are able to perform audio functions and Internet audio conferencing on your
computer. It is fully compatible with most Internet messaging services, such as
Skype, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, and AOL Messenger.

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Features

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Built-in microphone to make Free Internet calls (Skype, MSN Messenger, etc.)

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800 dpi resolution offers twice the accuracy of standard mice

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Light and very portable –Suitable for mobile professionals

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Users very little real estate on your workspace –Needs only a few inches for
accurate movement

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Operates on most surfaces – No need for mouse pads!

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Ergonomically contoured design for comfortable use

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Plug-n-Play and Hot Pluggable

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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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Device Setup

Plug the mouse cable into an

1. When the drivers have completely
available USB port on your computer.
Drivers will automatically load for
both the mouse and a device called
C-Media USB Headphone Set.

2.
loaded, open the Control Panel from
your start menu and fi nd the icon
called Sounds and Audio Devices.
Under Windows XP, you may need
to click Switch to Classic View from
the left panel to fi nd it more easily.

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Device Setup

Open the Sounds and Audio

3.11Click the drop-down menu in the
Devices control panel and switch
to the Audio tab. The new C-
Media USB Headphone Set will
be the default device for both
sound playback and recording.

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4.
Sound playback section to display
your playback devices. Choose your
computer’s normal sound device from
the list – it will probably be the only other
option. When done, click the OK button
to save the changes.

Device Setup

Device Setup

5.

Due to the way Windows handles
USB devices, these settings will
only stay in effect while the mouse
is plugged into the same USB port.
If plugged into a different USB port
you may need to repeat the above
procedure. It is recommended
that you either remember which
port you will use the mouse with,
or repeat the steps 1-4 with the
mouse in each port you are likely
to use.

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Launch Skype and select Options

1.14Click the Sound Devices category

from the Tools menu.

Skype Setup

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Skype Setup

2. Select C-Media USB Headphone Set
from the list on the left.

3.
from the Audio In menu.

Select the playback device you

4.
will be using for your calls from the
Audio Out menu. If you have both
headphones and speakers, choose
the headphones here.

Skype Setup

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Skype Setup

Select the playback device

5.
you would like to hear ring
when getting a call from the
Ringing menu. If you have both
headphones and speakers,
choose the speakers here.
Click Save and have fun making

6.
Skype calls with no extra desk
clutter. Remember that the
microphone is very powerful
– there is no need to move the
mouse from its normal position
while making calls.

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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