RocketFish RF-WTRMS User Manual

Wireless Optical Notebook
Mouse

Souris optique sans fil pour
ordinateur portatif

Ratón óptico inalámbrico para PC
portátil

RF-WTRMS

User Guide Guide de l’utilisateur Guía del Usuario

Rocketfish RF-WTRMS

Wireless Optical Notebook

Mouse

Contents

Introduction .................................................................2

System requirements................................................ 3

Using the mouse ........................................................ 3

Troubleshooting.......................................................10

Specifications.............................................................12

Legal notices..............................................................13

Français........................................... 15

Español ........................................... 29

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Rocketfish optical
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.

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In addition to this User Guide, this package contains:

• Wireless optical mouse

•USB RF receiver

• 2 AAA batteries

•Carrying pouch

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.

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Removing the receiver from the mouse

The USB RF receiver is conveniently stored on the bottom of the
mouse.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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• 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.

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.

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To conserve battery power:

1 Slide the receiver lock away from the receiver holder,

then pull the holder out until the LED on the bottom of
the mouse turns off.

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 doesn’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 6.

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Specifications

Mouse

Interface USB low-speed de vice HID class
Radio frequency 27 MHz
Working distance More than 31.5 inches (80 cm)
Resolution 1000 cpi optical
Buttons 2 buttons, plus roller button (roller acts as a third button)
Wheel 1 scrolling wheel
Power switch Yes (the receiver holder acts as a power switch)
Battery 2 AAA batteries
Dimensions 2.15 × 1.42 × 4.13 inches (54.6 × 36 × 105 mm)
Operating voltage 1.6 V~5 V
Operating cu rrent 2 6 mA or lower

Receiver

Interface USB low-speed de vice HID class
Radio frequency 27 MHz
Dimensions 0.79 × 0.39 × 2.8 inc hes (20 × 10 × 71 mm)
Operating voltage 5V (powered by USB port)
Operating curre nt B elow 15 mA

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Legal notices

FCC statement

Wireless Optical Notebook Mouse—RF-WTRMS
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation 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.

Copyright

© 2006 Rocketfish. Rocketfish and the Rocketfish logo are
trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Other brands
and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders. Specifications and features are subject
to change without notice or obligation.

For service and support call [phone].

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