Logitech 221401 Users Manual
Logitech® Mouse, Trackball,
and Keyboard
User’s Guide for MouseWare® and iTouch
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™
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Welcome!
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.
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To use this manual effectively, you must
first
install your Logitech product
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. After you have
finished installation, refer to this document to learn more about
the following topics:
• Comfort Guidelines
• MouseWare®, Logitech’s Premier Pointing Device Software for Windows
and Macintosh
®
• Button Assignments for Your Mouse or Trackball
• Scrolling and Zooming (Zooming in Windows® Only) in Documents with
Your Mouse or Trackball
• WebWheel
™
, Logitech’s Easy-to-Use and Intuitive Web Interface
• iTouch™ Software, Logitech’s Innovative Keyboard and Internet Software
• Product Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Logitech
®
Addresses and Telephone Numbers
• Product Warranties
Comfort Guidelines
Important Ergonomic Information
Feels Good, Feels Better...
Whether you spend five minutes or five hours using your keyboard, mouse,
or trackball, these suggestions can help you stay comfortable and
productive.
Some research suggests that
• long periods of repetitive motion,
• using an improperly set up work space,
• 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, shoulder, neck,
or back, see a qualified health professional.
Comfort Guidelines
Follow the guidelines in this booklet to maximize your comfort and lessen
the chance of injury.
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DO
Comfort Guidelines
Make sure that your workspace is set up properly...
Your keyboard and monitor should be directly in front of you with
your mouse or trackball next to it. Place your mouse or trackball within easy
reach so that your elbow can remain next to your side when using them.
DO
• DO adjust the height of your chair and table
as to have the keyboard, mouse, or trackball
at or below elbow height.
• DO use the adjustment mechanism
on the keyboard, if necessary to obtain
the proper keyboard height.
• DO remember, if you use a mouse pad,
take its thickness into consideration when
making the height adjustments.
• DO have your feet well supported and
your shoulders relaxed.
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place materials on your desk according to their frequency of use:
• Frequent - Put materials you use the most closest to you.
• Occasional - Put materials that you use occasionally no farther than
an arm's length away.
• Infrequent - Put your infrequently used materials further away,
but consider convenience.
DO
place documents you need while typing close to the monitor to reduce
frequent head turning and change of eye focus. You can use a document
holder to help.
Comfort Guidelines
Keep your shoulders, arms, wrists, and hands relaxed and comfortable as you work...
To keep your shoulders, arms, wrists, and hands relaxed as you work,
let them hang loosely at your sides for a moment, allowing them to dangle
toward the floor and to become relaxed. Try to maintain this relaxed feeling
while you work.
DO
If you have a wrist rest or a palm rest, use it
between keying tasks, not while typing.
Using it while typing may increase pressure
against the hand and increase the chance
of injury.
When you use your keyboard, mouse, or trackball,
avoid placing or supporting your wrists on sharp
edges or on your desktop.
As you use your keyboard, mouse, or trackball,
make sure that your elbow is next to your side.
Keep your wrist relaxed and straight–don't bend it
up, down, or to either side. Keep your shoulders
relaxed. Do not hunch or shrug.
DON’T rest your wrist
on sharp edges.
DON’T bend your wrist.
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•
Comfort Guidelines
Practice good work habits...
Take frequent short breaks. Get up and walk around at least a couple
of times every hour.
• Vary your tasks throughout the day. Do something different with
your hands and arms for a while.
•
Use a light touch
or trackball.
•
Use software features
you reduce stress to your arm, wrist, or hand by minimizing repetitive
or awkward motions.
on the keyboard and for better control of the mouse
to customize your mouse or trackball to help
Be alert to signs of discomfort...
If at any time during or after typing you feel pain, weakness, numbness,
or tingling in your hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, or back,
or if you have any reason to believe that you might be experiencing
discomfort as a result of typing or from using the mouse, you should
consult a qualified health professional.
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Getting information...
Please review this entire booklet for suggestions regarding work habits
and workspace arrangement.
For information regarding strategies or customizations which might
increase your comfort when using the other parts of your computer system
(monitor, CPU, etc.), please consult the literature and software packaged
with those components.
MouseWare for Windows
MouseWare for Windows
®®
This section of the Online User’s Guide is for Windows users. If you are
running Windows
or Windows
and trackball.
Using MouseWare
Your mouse or trackball comes with the MouseWare
includes features for making button assignments, controlling cursor
movement, and setting up the mouse or trackball in Windows
Windows
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
Selects a pointer shape
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98, Windows
Sets up a mouse
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3.1x, Windows
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2000, refer to this section to learn how to use your mouse
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2000, and Windows NT
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95, Windows
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98, Windows NT
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software, which
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4.0. (For Windows
®
3.1x.”)
Adds another mouse
Shows battery level
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95,
4.0,
®
3.1x
Click this button to run
the Mouse Wizard which
helps you set up a mouse
Click here to launch
the Logitech website
Mouse picture varies
depending on device
connected to system
Makes button
assignments
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MouseWare for Windows
Choosing Options
Need help choosing options? Let the Mouse
Wizard show you how. To begin,
go to the Mouse Properties. To do this,
double-click the mouse icon in
the Windows
®
Taskbar. Now choose
the Quick Setup tab. Click Device Setup,
then follow the on-screen instructions.
Button Assignments
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.
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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.)
Click the down arrow under “Scrolling Size:” to choose the amount
of scrolling.
much you move the wheel.
Click the Options button to specify settings for AutoScroll, CyberJump
This sets the amount of scrolling in relation to how
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,
HyperJump and double-click timing.
For more information, click the Help button.
MouseWare for Windows
Battery Warning!
(Cordless Devices and Desktop Systems Only)
When battery power is low for the mouse, trackball, or keyboard, the
MouseWare
Windows
batteries. It is recommended that when you change batteries you change
them for the mouse/trackball and keyboard (if you own a Logitech
®
software displays a dialog box in Windows
®
2000, and Windows NT
®
4.0 suggesting that you change the
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95, Windows
®
cordless
®
98,
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.
Note For the cordless trackball, removing the ball for long periods of time
may accelerate the rate at which battery power is used.
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 130
o
F (54
o
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.
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MouseWare for Windows
Cordless Desktop
Various Cordless Desktop icons appear on the Windows
™
Icons
®
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.
MouseWare
®
for Windows
Double-click the MouseWare
®
icon located in the Logitech
®
3.1x
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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
™
, CyberJump
®
and HyperJump
functions, are not supported in Windows 3.1x.
Performs Windows
functions
Sets double-click speed
Saves settings
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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
MouseWare for Windows
Cursor Enhancement
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.
Button Assignments
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.
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
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MouseWare for Macintosh
MouseWare for Macintosh
®®
This section of the Online User’s Guide is for Macintosh® users.
Refer to this section to learn how to use your mouse or trackball with
your Macintosh computer.
Customizing the Mouse or Trackball
The Logitech® MouseWare® software includes features for making
button assignments, controlling the amount of scrolling,
and setting up the mouse or trackball.
select MouseWare in the Control Panels.
options to set up your mouse or trackball.
The picture displayed here
will show the mouse
or trackball connected
to your computer.
Adjust cursor speed
in relation to mouse
movement.
Choose double-click
speed.
To access MouseWare,
Choose from the available
Click one of these boxes
to make button assignments.
(One button must be assigned
to “Click.”)
Choose how much is scrolled
in the active window when
you move the mouse wheel.
Choose to have the cursor move
automatically to a default
command button when an
application window is opened.
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Scrolling: Windows and Macintosh
Battery Warning!
(Cordless Devices)
When battery power is low for the mouse or trackball, the MouseWare®
software displays a dialog box on your desktop suggesting that you change
the batteries. When replacing the batteries, use alkalines. You may
use other battery types, but do not mix them with 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
o
130
F (54o 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.
Scrolling: Windows and Macintosh
®®
(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 following tables to find out more
about scrolling and zooming with your mouse or trackball.
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Scrolling: Windows and Macintosh
Scrolling with a Wheel
Task What is It? How to Do It?
Wheel Scroll Use Wheel Scroll for precise up
Horizontal Scroll Use Horizontal Scroll in Windows
and down movement.
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98, Windows® 2000,
Windows
and Windows NT
®
4.0 to scroll left
to right, or right to left,
whenever horizontal scroll bars are
present in the active window.
To scroll up, move the wheel forward; to scroll down,
move the wheel back.
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95,
When both vertical and horizontal scroll bars are
present in a window, press the Ctrl and Shift keys
(Option key for the Macintosh
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.
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) on the keyboard,
Zoom
(Windows
®
)
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 without a Wheel (Windows
Task What is It? How to Do It?
Universal Scroll
®
)
(Windows
AutoScroll
®
)
(Windows
Zoom
®
)
(Windows
Universal Scroll
in 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.
Use AutoScroll to scroll through large
documents in Microsoft® Windows 95,
Windows 98, and Windows
and in applications that are compatible
with Microsoft
version of this application). AutoScroll
allows you to scroll a document
automatically without having to move
the mouse or trackball continuously.
Use Zoom to either magnify
or demagnify the view of a document.
™
lets you scroll
®
2000,
®
Office 97 (or a higher
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.
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)
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WebWheel for Windows and Macintosh
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WebWheel for Windows
®
and Macintosh
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 assigned WebWheel 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.
(Not Available in Windows® 3.1x)
4. Click the highlighted WebWheel button, or press your clickselect button on your mouse or trackball.
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WebWheel for Windows and Macintosh
Assigning a New Web Address
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.
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5. In the dialog box that displays, enter a name for the web
address, then click the assigned WebWheel button (or click OK
for Macintosh).
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.
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