INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse from Belkin. You are about to experience a whole new world of computing convenience with superior input features and navigating accuracy. The ErgoFit works from up to six feet away without a cord, giving you unencumbered freedom of movement.
OVERVIEW Before starting the installation of the hardware and software for the ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse, please remove any drivers or software from any mice that were previously installed on your computer. This is to avoid any conflicts they may create, which could result in an improper installation of your new ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Before connecting your mouse or installing the software, be sure to identify the type of mouse port you are using (USB or PS/2). Refer to the diagrams below if you have difficulty determining which kind of port your mouse uses.
USB in Windows ® 98, Me, 2000, and XP 1. Make sure your computer is turned on before installing the mouse. 2. Check “Add/Remove Program” in your control panel for any programs from your previous mouse. If you have anything installed for your old mouse, please un-install before continuing.
6. When the computer finishes starting up, it will automatically detect the mouse and make it functional. NOTE: If the mouse does not work, please see instructions under “Synchronizing your Mouse to your Receiver”. 7. When your mouse is properly connected, you can start the...
Setting your Mouse to ID Mode 1. To set the mouse to ID mode, push the button on the receiver for one second only. The light on the receiver will light brightly. 2. Then sync the mouse to the receiver by pushing the sync button on the bottom of the mouse.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Do not install the software until the mouse is connected to your computer. If you have not yet connected the mouse, please follow the Hardware Installation instructions. If your mouse is not functional after following the Hardware Installation instructions, please consult the Troubleshooting section for assistance.
USING THE WHEEL Your new mouse has a wheel that can be used in two ways: • Rotate it to use it as a scroll wheel. • Click it to use it as a scroll button. IMPORTANT: Universal scrolling must be enabled in order to use scrolling functions in applications;...
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“zoom out” to see more of the page (page displays at a reduced magnification). • To zoom in, hold down the Ctrl key while rotating the mouse wheel forward. • To zoom out, hold down the Ctrl key while rotating the mouse wheel backward.
In order to control the ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse’s high-end features, you will need to access your Mouse Properties dialog box, either through the Control Panel, or through your ErgoFit software. To access your Mouse Properties dialog box, follow these steps:...
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To use the HyperGrid, press and hold the assigned mouse button to display the grid. Without releasing the button, move the pointer to an icon on the grid. Release the button to execute the command...
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Jumps to the size grip to resize the active window Orientation The Orientation feature allows you to recalibrate your mouse so you can use it in a more comfortable position. Pointer Wrap With Pointer Wrap enabled, when the pointer reaches the edge of the screen, it will automatically “go through”...
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SOFTWARE FEATURES Sonar The Sonar function helps you locate your pointer if you are having difficulty finding it. Press and release the Ctrl key to activate the Sonar function. This function does not interfere with other Ctrl-key functions. Slow Motion Enabling Slow Motion allows you to temporarily slow down pointer movement for increased precision by pressing and holding the Shift key.
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Non-ID Mode information below. ID Mode: Suggested working environment - Office Press Sync button on the receiver. Press Sync button on the mouse until the LED-on receiver turns off. The ID Mode is set. Non-ID Mode: Suggested working environment - Home or SOHO Office Press Sync button on the receiver for approximately five seconds.
Technical Support staff. Why isn’t my pointer moving smoothly? The ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse works well on a wide variety of surfaces, especially those with textured and/or patterned features. Problems will arise however, if you attempt to use the ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse on mirrors, glass, or on some half-tone-printed surfaces.
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USB device can be enabled. 4. Make sure that the USB port is enabled in the BIOS setup. My ErgoFit Wireless Optical Mouse is not responding. Please do the following: 1. Make sure to install the batteries, positioned for the correct polarity.
INFORMATION FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F8E826-OPT to which this declaration relates, Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
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Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product.