Logitech 201382 Users Guide

Logitech® Mouse, Trackball,

and Keyboard

User’s Guide for for MouseWare® and iTouch

™

Welcome!

Congratulations on your purchase of your Logitech® product. Your mouse, trackball, or keyboard is part of the Logitech family of interactive desktop products, which make your time at the computer, or on the Internet, more productive, comfortable, and enjoyable.

Logitech has been designing, manufacturing, and marketing computer peripherals for over 18 years. These products form the bridge between people and computers, a link so intuitive that the digital world feels like a natural extension of your senses.

To help you get the most from your Logitech product, this manual was written to be used either online or as a printed document. It is a downloadable file, which is copied to your hard drive automatically during software installation. You can quickly view the contents of this manual by clicking one of the topics you see listed on the left. Or you can print this manual by clicking “File” then “Print” in the menu bar above.

Welcome!

To use this manual effectively, you must by connecting the hardware and installing the software. To install your Logitech product, please refer to the printed Getting Started Guide that comes with your product. This document tells you everything you need to know in order to get started right away.

first

install your Logitech product

For Windows® Users

After you have finished installation, refer to this document to learn more about the following topics:

• Ergonomics

• Scrolling and Zooming (Zooming in Windows with Your Mouse or Trackball

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• WebWheel

• MouseWare and Macintosh

, Logitech’s Easy-to-Use and Intuitive Web Interface

, Logitech’s Premier Pointing Device Software for Windows

• Button Assignments for Your Mouse or Trackball

• Product Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

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• iTouch

Software, Logitech’s Innovative Keyboard and Internet Software

For Windows® Users

Only) in Documents

This section of the Online User’s Guide is for Windows users. If you are running Windows or Windows

3.1x, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows NT® 4.0,

2000, refer to this section to learn how to use your mouse,

trackball, or keyboard.

Important Ergonomic Information

Some research suggests that long periods of repetitive motion using an improperly setup workspace, incorrect body position, and poor work habits may be associated with physical discomfort and injury to nerves, tendons, and muscles.

If you feel pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, swelling, burning, cramping, or stiffness in your hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck, or back while using a keyboard, mouse, or trackball, see a qualified health professional.

For Windows® Users

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS:

• Take frequent short breaks. Get up and walk around several times every hour.

• Vary your tasks throughout the day. Do something different with your hands and arms from time to time.

• Use a light touch on the keyboard and for better control of the mouse or trackball.

• Keep your shoulders relaxed with your elbows at your side. Position your keyboard and mouse so you do not have to reach to use them.

• Adjust your chair and keyboard so your upper arms and wrists are straight.

• Avoid resting your wrists on sharp edges. If you use a wrist or palm rest, do not use it while typing.

• Use the software features of your keyboard, mouse, or trackball to help reduce stress to your arms, wrists, or hands by minimizing repetitive or awkward motions.

For additional information that may reduce your risk of injury, read the these same guidelines on Logitech’s Internet site: www.logitech.com

Comfort Guidelines

that comes with your product, or read

For Windows® Users

Using the MouseWare® Software for the Mouse or Trackball

Your mouse or trackball comes with the MouseWare® software, which includes features for making button assignments, controlling cursor movement, and setting up the mouse or trackball in Windows Windows

98, Windows® 2000, and Windows NT® 4.0. (For Windows® 3.1x

support, refer to “Using the Mouse or Trackball in Windows

To access the MouseWare software, double-click the mouse icon on the Windows Taskbar, or start MouseWare from the Control Panel. The Mouse Properties displays, as shown below. Choose from

the available options to set up the mouse or trackball.

Modifies cursor movement Sets mouse orientation

95,

3.1x.”)

Sets up a mouse

Selects a pointer shape

Click this button to run

the Mouse Wizard which

helps you set up a mouse

Click here to launch

the Logitech website

Adds another mouse

Shows battery level

Mouse picture varies depending on device connected to system

Makes button assignments

For Windows® Users

Choosing Options for the Mouse or Trackball

Need help choosing options? Let the Mouse Wizard show you how. To begin, go to the Mouse Properties. To do this, doubleclick the mouse icon in the Windows

Taskbar. Now choose the Quick Setup tab. Click Device Setup, then follow the onscreen instructions.

Finding Out What Is Assigned to the Mouse/Trackball Buttons

By default, the mouse or trackball buttons are assigned various useful functions, such as Click/Select, AutoScroll, Context Menu/Alternate Select, Double-Click, etc. Using the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties, you can change the button settings of your mouse or trackball and configure the wheel, if your device has one. (Refer to the figure to the right.)

Note The setting Context Menu/Alternate

Select provides easy-to-use shortcuts to speed up common tasks, such as cut and paste.

To change button assignments, click the down arrow to select a function for a button. (Note that at least one button must be assigned to Click/ Select.)

For Windows® Users

Click the down arrow under “Scrolling Size:” to choose the amount of scrolling. This sets the amount of scrolling in relation to how

much you move the wheel.

Click the Options button to specify settings for AutoScroll, CyberJump

HyperJump and double-click timing.

For more information, click the Help button.

Battery Warning — Important!

(Cordless Devices and Desktop Systems Only)

When battery power is low for the mouse or keyboard, the MouseWare software displays a dialog box in Windows Windows

2000, and Windows NT® 4.0 suggesting that you change

95, Windows® 98,

the batteries. It is recommended that when you change batteries you change them for the mouse and keyboard at the same time to optimize performance. When replacing the batteries, use alkalines. You may use other battery types, but do not mix them with alkalines. Note that the battery level indicator in the iTouch software or in the Mouse Properties is calibrated for alkaline batteries only, and will not give an accurate indication of battery life for batteries other than alkalines.

Discard all used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions. Exercise care when handling batteries. When batteries are misused, they may explode or leak, causing burns and personal injury. Do not open a battery or mutilate, dispose of in a fire, expose to heat above 212

F (100o C), immerse in water, install improperly, or recharge. Conducting materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys, can short out a battery causing it to overheat and possibly leak or explode. When you are not using your cordless device for long periods of time, remove the batteries and store them in a dry place at normal room temperature.

For Windows® Users

Using the Cordless Desktop™ Icons

on the Windows

Various Cordless Desktop icons appear on the Windows® Taskbar. These icons provide valuable information about the Cordless desktop, and make it possible for you to display keyboard and mouse property sheets easily and quickly. Double-clicking either the keyboard or mouse icon launches its respective property sheet in which you can specify options. Standard keyboard functions are also conveniently displayed on the Taskbar, which give the status of Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock. When mouse or keyboard battery power is low, a warning icon appears to let you know that it is time to change the batteries. Whenever you change the batteries, it is a good idea to change the batteries in both the keyboard and mouse at the same time for best performance.

Taskbar

Using the Mouse or Trackball to Scroll in Documents

(Not Available in Windows® 3.1x)

If your mouse or trackball has a wheel, it functions both as a wheel and as a button. As a wheel, you can use it to scroll both vertically and horizontally, and you can also use it to zoom. To scroll, simply move the wheel. To use the wheel like a standard mouse button, click (press down) the wheel.

Read the tables on the next two pages to find out more about scrolling and zooming with your mouse or trackball.

For Windows® Users

Scrolling and Zooming with a Wheel Mouse or Wheel Trackball

Task What is It? How to Do It?

Wheel Scroll Use Wheel Scroll for precise up and down

Horizontal Scroll Use Horizontal Scroll in Windows

movement.

98, Windows® 2000,

Windows and Windows NT right, or right to left, whenever horizontal scroll bars are present in the active window.

4.0 to scroll left to

To scroll up, move the wheel forward; to scroll down, move the wheel back.

95,

When both vertical and horizontal scroll bars are present in a window, press the Ctrl and Shift keys on the keyboard, then move the wheel forward to scroll left; move the wheel backward to scroll right. If no vertical scroll bars are present, simply move the wheel to scroll horizontally.

Zoom Use Zoom to either magnify

or demagnify the view of a document in an application that supports it.

Place the cursor in an application that is compliant with Microsoft Office 97 (or a higher version of this application). Press and hold the Ctrl key on the keyboard, then to zoom in, move the wheel forward; to zoom out, move the wheel backwards.

Scrolling and Zooming without a Wheel

Task What is It? How to Do It?

Universal Scroll Universal Scroll™ lets you scroll in

AutoScroll Use AutoScroll to scroll through large

Zoom Use Zoom to either magnify

a document without having to use the window’s scroll bars. Use the mouse or trackball to scroll up and down or left and right.

Office 97

Windows 95,

2000,

documents in Microsoft Windows 98, and Windows and in applications that are compatible with Microsoft (or a higher version of this application). AutoScroll allows you to scroll a document automatically without having to move the mouse or trackball continuously.

or demagnify the view of a document.

Assign Universal Scroll to a button on the mouse or trackball if it is not already assigned. Press the button you have assigned to Universal Scroll. To scroll up, move the mouse or trackball up; to scroll down, move the mouse or trackball down. To scroll left or right, move the mouse or trackball left or right respectively.

Assign AutoScroll to a button on the mouse or trackball if it is not already assigned. Place the cursor in an application. Press the button assigned to AutoScroll. The AutoScroll icon appears. Move the mouse or trackball once in the direction you want to scroll (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal). The farther you move the pointer from the starting point, the faster the scrolling. To stop AutoScroll, press any mouse or trackball button.

Place the cursor in an application that is compatible with Microsoft Office 97 (or a higher version of this application). Press the Ctrl key on the keyboard, click the button assigned to Universal Scroll or AutoScroll, then to Zoom in, move the mouse or trackball up; to Zoom out, move the mouse or trackball down.

For Windows® Users

Using the WebWheel™ to Surf the Internet

(Not Available in Windows® 3.1x)

The Logitech® WebWheel™ helps you work faster and with greater ease when using your Internet web browser. The WebWheel has three of the most commonly used web browsing commands along with five web addresses, which you can personalize.

1. Launch your Internet browser.

Note The WebWheel browser command icons (Back, Stop, Reload,

Bookmarks/Favorites) will appear with a small red “X” when you are not in your web browser.

2. Click and depress the assigned WebWheel button on

your mouse or trackball.

3. Roll the wheel-button, or move your mouse, to highlight

a selection on the WebWheel.

Back. Returns you to the previous web page. Since the Back function

is always the starting point when launching the WebWheel, double-clicking the wheel-button executes the Back function.

Stop. Halts the loading of a web page.

Reload. Reloads or refreshes the current web page.

Open Bookmarks/Favorites. Opens your bookmarks or favorites page.

View WebWheel Help. Opens the WebWheel help file.

Go to a Web Address. Opens the designated URL (Internet address)

or one of the other web address selections on the WebWheel.

4. Click the highlighted WebWheel button, or press your click-

select button on your mouse or trackball.

For Windows® Users

Assigning a Favorite Web Address to the WebWheel

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The WebWheel™ comes set up with five web addresses. These web pages give you an overview of possible addresses that you may wish to assign to the WebWheel. You may change these assignments to Internet addresses of your own choosing.

Note Some web addresses may be “locked”; that is, customization will not

be possible. If you attempt to reassign a locked web address, you will receive a message telling you that reassignment is not permitted.

1. Open your web browser, then navigate to the desired web

address.

2. Launch the WebWheel by pressing the assigned WebWheel

button on your mouse or trackball.

3. Choose the section of the WebWheel where the web address

is to be placed by rolling the mouse/trackball wheel or moving the mouse. Note that WebWheel browser command buttons cannot

be changed.

4. To assign the web address, press and hold the CTRL key

while clicking the WebWheel button you wish to change.

5. In the dialog box that displays, enter a name for the web

address, then click the assigned WebWheel button.

Note When assigning web addresses within the AOL

4.0 browser, the CTRL-click method may not work. In this case, type the web address (e.g., http://www.logitech.com) and name in the edit boxes provided.

For Windows® Users

Using the Mouse or Trackball in Windows® 3.1x

Double-click the MouseWare® icon located in the Logitech® MouseWare group window (or in the Windows Control Panel). Choose from the available options to configure the wheel mouse. Note that Scroll

and Zoom, as well as WebWheel functions, are not supported in Windows 3.1x.

The MouseWare® Control Center in Windows® 3.1x

Performs Windows

functions

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, CyberJump® and HyperJump

Sets double-click speed

Saves settings

Identifies button being pressed

Assigns shortcuts

to second/third buttons

Sets cursor travel in relation

to mouse speed

Interchanges

button functions

Cancels changes

Enhances the cursor

Provides Connection settings and battery status

Redetects devices after plugging/unplugging a serial mouse

Provides online help

Moves cursor to default command button automatically

Adjusts cursor speed in relation to mouse movement

For Windows® Users

Cursor Enhancement in Windows® 3.1x

Use the Cursor Enhancement dialog box to customize the cursor. To display the dialog box, click the Cursor button in the Mouse Control Center.

Makes the cursor grow larger as it moves across the screen**

Sets the speed the cursor must move

Displays the cursor in normal

or reverse video

Changes the pointing

direction of the cursor

Sets cursor size

Leaves trail behind cursor

as it moves*

* Disabled with some SVGA resolutions.

**Disabled if Size is set to Large.

to change size**

Sets the time the cursor stays large before it shrinks in size**

Controls tracker icon at the bottom of screen

Causes tracker icon to point to cursor as it moves

Places the tracker icon on top of all applications

Retains position of tracker icon upon exiting

Button Assignments in Windows® 3.1x

MouseWare allows you to assign functions to three mouse/trackball buttons and replaces frequently used tasks, such as Double-Click, DragLock, etc., to a single button click. To override a button assignment temporarily so you can use an application-specific feature, press the Control key while clicking the button to be overridden.

For Windows® Users

Ball

Inside roller

Retainer ring

Ball-cage

Maintaining the Mouse

If the cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the ball of your mouse.

1. Remove the retainer ring to remove

the ball. On the bottom of the mouse,

press in the direction of the Open arrow imprinted on the retainer ring cover.

2. Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth, then blow carefully into the ballcage to dislodge dust and lint.

Look for a build-up of dirt on the rubber roller(s) inside the ball-cage.

3. If dirty, clean the roller(s) using a cotton swab moistened lightly with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. After cleaning, make sure

the roller(s) are still centered in their channels. Make sure that fluff from the swab is not left on the roller(s).

4. Replace the ball and retainer ring.

For Windows® Users

Maintaining the Trackball

Logitech® trackballs are very reliable, and thanks to Marble® Technology, they are especially resistant to dirt and dust while most other trackballs need regular cleaning. In case a particle of dirt blocks or causes the ball to move less smoothly, you should clean the ball as follows:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug your trackball.

2. For TrackMan

Marble® Wheel, insert a straight pin into the indentation on the retainer ring and pull counter-clockwise to remove the ring.

3. For TrackMan

Marble® FX, push the ball in the direction of the larger opening to remove the ball from its socket.

4. Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth, then blow carefully into the socket or ball-cage to dislodge dust and lint.

Note When cleaning TrackMan

Marble®, be careful not to remove

the small contact points on which the trackball rests.

5. Replace the ball (or the ball and retainer ring for the TrackMan Marble Wheel).

6. Plug in your trackball and turn on your computer.

For Windows® Users

Troubleshooting the Cordless Keyboard and Mouse

The Cordless Mouse or Keyboard Does Not Work after Installation

• Make sure you have connected the receiver correctly. The receiver cable

goes into the computer’s PS/2 mouse port or USB port.

For optimal performance, place the receiver at least 8 inches or 20 centimeters away from other electrical devices, such as the computer, the computer monitor, or external storage drives.

• Make sure you have installed the batteries correctly.

• Establish communication between the receiver and the mouse and

keyboard. Press the Connect button on the receiver, then press the Connect button under the mouse and on the keyboard.

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• If you are working on a metallic surface, try using a mouse pad and turning the receiver on its side for better reception.

For Windows® Users

The Cordless Mouse or Keyboard Is Not Detected

• Make sure the receiver cable is plugged into the PS/2 mouse port or USB port. Do not plug or unplug the receiver cable while

the computer is running.

• Make sure the PS/2 mouse port or USB port has the proper configuration. Refer to your computer documentation for the correct port configuration.

• You may have other system devices that conflict with the mouse and keyboard. Check the IRQ/address settings of these devices for conflicts, and change the settings as required. Refer to your computer documentation to make these changes.

The Cordless Mouse or Keyboard Does Not Work after Changing the Batteries

Check to make sure the batteries you have installed are not dead. Try the batteries in another device. You may also need to re-establish the connection between the mouse/keyboard and its receiver. To do this, press the Connect button on the receiver, then press the Connect button on the bottom of the mouse or on the keyboard.

The Screen Cursor Does Not Move Properly on the Screen

Clean the mouse ball and roller(s). Try changing the position of the receiver. It is possible that the receiver may be too far from the mouse. Or the computer monitor (or a large metal object) may be interfering with the receiver’s radio reception. Also, the mouse batteries may be low. Check the mouse batteries as described previously. You may also need to re-establish the connection between the mouse and its receiver. To do this, press the Connect button on the receiver, then press the Connect button on the bottom of the mouse.

For Windows® Users

Mouse and Trackball Troubleshooting

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

• Make sure the mouse or trackball cable is plugged into the right port – USB or PS/2. When installing the mouse or trackball on a PC, install the MouseWare or trackball cable. Reboot the system.

• Make sure your USB or PS/2 port has the proper configuration. Refer to your computer documentation for the correct port configuration.

• You may have other system devices (e.g., a modem card) that conflict with the mouse or trackball. Check the IRQ/address settings of these devices for conflicts, and change the settings as required. If the problem persists, please contact technical support.

software

before

connecting the mouse

Using the Cordless Keyboard and iTouch™ Software

(Windows® 95 or Later)

Your Logitech® cordless keyboard, with the included iTouch™ software, brings you closer and keeps you in touch with your desktop world. Browsing the web, sending e-mail, launching applications, and playing CDs or DVDs are more intuitive, easy to use, efficient, fun, and natural with your iTouch keyboard and software.

Set up and organize your iTouch keyboard your way. Using the iTouch keys and the iTouch software, customize your iTouch keyboard so you can be at your Internet home page, or favorite chat room, and run your e-mail application with the push of a button. The iTouch keys are divided into three groups, as defined by their functions.

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