Congratulations on your purchase of a Rocketfish laser
notebook mouse! Your Rocketfish mouse is sensitive to any
movement, making it easy for you to control the on-screen
pointer. It’s also easy to set up, and its self-storing USB
receiver makes it convenient for travel anywhere. This
ergonomically designed mouse uses a radio frequency (RF)
link that lets you to use the mouse anywhere within range of
its receiver. No line-of-sight is required between the mouse
and its receiver.
In addition to this User Guide, this package contains:
• Wireless laser mouse
•USB RF receiver
• 2 AAA batteries
•Carrying pouch
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System requirements
Hardware
• PC with a Pentium processor (or equivalent)
•USB port
Operating system
• Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP and Mac
Using the mouse
Installing the batteries
To install the batteries:
1 Press the battery cover release button, then slide the
battery cover off the mouse.
Battery cover
release button
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2 Insert batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure
that the positive (+) and negative (-) ends of each battery
match the diagrams inside the battery compartment.
3 Slide the battery cover back onto the mouse.
Removing the receiver from the mouse
The USB RF receiver is conveniently stored on the bottom of
the mouse.
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To remove the receiver from the mouse:
1 Pull the receiver away from the receiver holder.
Receiver holder
Receiver
2 Press the receiver holder into the mouse, then slide the
receiver lock against the holder to lock it into place.
Receiver holder
Receiver lock
Connecting the receiver to the computer
To connect the mouse receiver to the computer:
• Plug the USB receiver into an available USB port on your
computer. The receiver’s LED turns red, and your
computer identifies the receiver and begins installing the
default driver.
Important: If a message or dialog box appears on the
screen, follow the on-screen prompts to complete the driver
installation.
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Linking the mouse and receiver
The mouse has 256 identification codes that allow the
mouse and its receiver to operate without interference from
other RF devices. After your computer detects the USB
receiver and the default driver is installed, you must make a
communications link between the mouse and its receiver
before you can use the mouse.
To make a communications link:
1 Press and release the link button on the receiver. The
receiver’s status light blinks green when the receiver is
activated.
Receiver link button
2 Press and release the link button on the bottom of the
mouse. The two devices establish their communication
link. The receiver’s status light first blinks green, then
turns red when the connection is made.
Receiver link button
The mouse is now ready to use.
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Operating tips
For best performance and RF reception:
• Place the receiver at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from all
electrical devices, such as your monitor, speakers, or
external drives. If necessary, use the extension cable to
move the receiver away from the computer (if your
computer is too close to other electrical devices). Plug
the receiver into an extension cable (USB A male to
USB A female, not included), and plug the extension
cable into the computer.
• Avoid using the mouse on a metal surface. Metals such
as iron, aluminum, or copper shield the radio frequency
transmission and may slow down the mouse’s response
time or cause the mouse to fail temporarily.
• The mouse enters a Sleep mode whenever your
computer does. To activate the mouse, just move or click
the mouse.
• If your computer has a metal case that contains
aluminum or magnesium, use the mouse to the side,
because the display may interfere with the radio
frequency signal if you use the mouse directly in front of
the computer.
• Don’t use the mouse on a glass, mirror, or other highly
reflective surface, because the mouse doesn’t work well
on those types of surfaces.
• To increase battery life, use the mouse on a white or
light-colored surface. Dark surfaces cause the mouse’s
light emitter diode (LED) to glow brighter, which causes
the battery to discharge more rapidly.
Conserving power
When the mouse batteries are running low on power, the
LED light on the receiver turns red and blinks.
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To use your mouse’s Sleep mode:
1 Do not use your mouse for five minutes. After five
minutes of inactivity, the mouse automatically enters
Sleep mode to conserve battery power.
2 To wake the mouse, just move the mouse or click a
mouse button.
To conserve batter y power:
1 Slide the receiver lock away from the receiver holder,
then pull the holder out to shut off the power.
2 Insert the receiver into the receiver holder for convenient
storage while travelling, and to prevent the holder from
being pressed back into the mouse.
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Ergonomic guidelines
Research suggests that physical discomfort and injury to
nerves, tendons, and muscles may be related to repetitive
motion, an improperly set up work area, incorrect body
posture, and poor work habits.
To reduce the risk of injury, follow these precautions:
• Stand, stretch, and move around several times every
hour.
• Switch hands while performing tasks. Use shortcut keys
on the keyboard to avoid repetitive or awkward mouse
movements.
• Relax your shoulders and keep your elbows at your sides.
• Adjust the keyboard’s position so that you don’t have to
stretch to reach it.
• Adjust your position so that you don’t have to bend your
wrists to type. Avoid placing your wrists on a sharp edge.
• If you feel discomfort or numbness in your hands, wrists,
arms, shoulders, neck, or back while typing, consult a
qualified medical professional.
Troubleshooting
Your mouse doe sn’t work
• Make sure that the polarity of the batteries is correct. The
positive (+) and negative (-) ends of each battery must
match the positive (+) and negative (-) connections in
the battery compartment.
• Make sure that the receiver’s USB plug is firmly
connected to the USB port on your computer.
• Make sure that the appropriate device drivers are
installed.
• Make sure that you have made a radio link between the
mouse and its receiver.
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When you use the mouse, other wireless
devices work more slowly or fail temporarily.
• The mouse may cause interference with any cordless,
radio-based device that operates at 27 MHz, such as a
telephone, baby monitor, or toy. To reduce interference,
move the mouse’s receiver and the base unit of the
affected device as far away from each other as possible.
The response time of the mouse is slow or the
mouse intermittently stops working
• Increase the distance between the mouse’s receiver and
the rest of your computer equipment.
• Increase the distance between the mouse’s receiver and
the base units of other wireless devices.
• Turn off any wireless devices and their base units that are
near the mouse’s receiver.
• If you are using the mouse on a metal surface, move it
and the receiver to a non-metal surface. Metals such as
iron, aluminum, or copper shield the radio frequency
transmission and may slow down the mouse’s response
time or cause the mouse to fail temporarily.
You can’t use the mouse while another RF
mouse is in use
• Reset the identification code by re-linking the receiver
and mouse. For instructions, see “Connecting the
receiver to the computer” on page 5.
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Specifications
Mouse
InterfaceUSB low-speed device HID class
Radio frequency27 MHz
Working distanceMore than 31.5 inches (80 cm)
Resolution1000 cpi optical
Buttons2 buttons, plus roller button (roller acts as a third button)
Wheel1 scrolling wheel
Power switchYes (the receiver holder ac ts as a power switch)
Battery2 AAA batteries
Dimensions2.15 × 1.42 × 4.13 inche s (54.6 × 36 × 105 mm)
Operating voltage1.6 V~5 V
Operating cu rrent26 mA or lower
Receiver
InterfaceUSB low-speed device HID class
Radio frequency27 MHz
Dimensions0.79 × 0.39 × 2.8 inches (20 × 10 × 71 mm)
Operating voltage5V (powered by USB port)
Operating curre ntBelow 15 mA
Legal notices
FCC statement
Wireless Laser Notebook Mouse—RF-LTRMS
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op eration
of this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
within the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
Rocketfish
7601 Penn Avenue South • Richfield, MN 55423
1-800-620-2790
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ICES-003 statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canada
ICES-003. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Radiation exposure statement
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain
compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements,
please follow operating instructions as documented in this
manual.