5-button wireless laser mouse
M-D21DL Series
User's Manual
Thank you for purchasing the ELECOM M-D21DL Series 5-button wireless laser mouse.
This manual describes the operating instructions and safety precautions for using the
M-D21DL Series. Ensure that you have read this manual before using the product. After
reading this manual, store it somewhere safe for future reference.
* Except in certain cases, the M-D21DL Series is referred to as "this product" in this manual.
Safety Precautions
WARNING
Meaning of symbols
Do not drop or hit this product.
If this product is damaged, immediately
Failure to observe precautions
stop using the product and disconnect the
may result in serious personal
WARNING
receiver unit from the PC, and remove the
injury or death due to fire,
battery from the mouse.
electric shock, or other causes.
If you continue to use the product under
Failure to observe precautions
these conditions, it may cause a fire or
may result in personal injury
electric shock.
CAUTION
due to electric shock or other
Do not attempt to disassemble, modify
causes, and may damage
or repair this product by yourself, as this
other equipment.
may cause a fire, electric shock or product
Prohibited action
damage.
Do not put this product in fire, as the
Mandatory action
product may burst, resulting in a fire or
Situation that needs attention
injury.
Do not connect or disconnect the receiver
Notes and reference information
unit with a wet hand, modify the receiver
unit or bend it forcibly, as this may cause a
Observe these precautions carefully to avoid
fire or electric shock.
personal injury, damage, fire, and other problems.
WARNING
CAUTION
If a foreign object (water, metal chip, etc.)
Do not place this product in any of the
enters the product, immediately stop using
following environments:
the product and disconnect the receiver
•
In a car exposed to sunlight, a place
unit from the PC, and remove the battery
exposed to direct sunlight, or a place that
from the mouse. If you continue to use the
becomes hot (around a heater, etc.)
product under these conditions, it may
•
I n a moist place or a place where
cause a fire or electric shock.
condensation may occur
If an abnormality is found with this product
•
In an uneven place or a place exposed to
(emission of heat, smoke or abnormal smell
vibration
from the product), immediately stop using
•
In a place where a magnetic field is
the product, shutdown the PC, and after
generated (near a magnet, etc.)
thoroughly checking that heat from the
•
In a dusty place
product will not cause burns, disconnect
This product does not have a waterproof
the receiver unit from the PC, and remove
structure. Use and store this product in a
the battery from the mouse. After doing
place where the product body will not be
this, contact the retailer from whom you
splashed with water or other liquid.
purchased the product.
Rain, water mist, juice, coffee, steam or
sweat may also cause product damage.
When you no longer need to use this
produc t and the batter y, be sure to
dispose of it in accordance with the local
ordinances and laws of your area.
Batteries
Part Names
CAUTION
Mouse
For this product, use AAA alkaline batteries, AAA
b
manganese batteries or rechargeable AAA nickel hydride
a
batteries.
If this product will be unused for a long period of time,
c
remove the battery to avoid battery leakage and failure.
Cleaning the Mouse
d
If the product body becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
e
Use of a volatile liquid (paint thinner, benzene, alcohol,
etc.) may affect the material quality and colour of the
product.
Cautions for Wireless Equipment
2.4FH1
Receiver unit
This product is wireless equipment using the entire range
of the 2.4 GHz band and it is possible to avoid the band of
mobile object identification systems. FH-SS is used for the radio wave
method. The interference distance is 10 m.
The 2.4 GHz band is also used by medical equipment, Bluetooth, and
wireless LAN equipment conforming to the IEEE802.11b/11g/11n standard.
•
Before using this product, check that there are no other "radio
a Wheel
stations"* operating nearby.
The wheel can be turned back and forward with your finger or
•
If electromagnetic interference occurs between this product
pressed like a button to operate the PC.
and other "radio stations", move this product to another
b Right button
location or stop using this product.
* Other "radio stations" refer to industrial, scientific and medical devices
Used for right-click operation.
using the 2.4 GHz band like this product, other radio stations of this type,
c Left button
licensed radio station premises for mobile object identification system
Used for left-click operation.
that is used in factory production lines, certain non-licensed low power
radio stations and amateur radio stations.
d Forward button/ e Back button
Forward button
Performs the forward action in a
WARNING
web browser.
●
Do not use this product with a device that may have a
Back button
serious function or influence. There are rare cases where
Performs the back action in a
an external radio wave at the same frequency or the
web browser.
radio wave emitted from a mobile phone causes this
product to malfunction, slow down, or fail to operate.
●
Do not use this product in a hospital or other locations
where the use of radio waves is prohibited. The radio
waves of this product may affect electronic and medical
devices (e.g. pacemaker).
●
The use of a wireless mouse in an aircraft is prohibited by
aviation law because doing so may interfere with flight
safety. Turn off the power of the mouse body before
Forward button
boarding an aircraft and do not use it in the aircraft.
Proceeds to the next
browser screen
* ELECOM is not liable for any accident or social
damages incurred by the failure of this product.
Cautions for Laser Mouse
Preparation before Use
Though this product complies with the IEC60825-1 Class 1 laser
safety standard to ensure safety, pay special attention to the
Installing·Replacing the Battery
following before use.
Before using this product, install two AAA batteries in the mouse
(1) Never observe the laser beam by using an optical measure
body.
such as a microscope or magnifier or view the laser with the
Remove the battery cover.
naked eye for a long period of time. Doing so may have an
adverse effect on the eye. (Some laser beams cannot be seen
with the naked eye.)
(2) Never aim the rear surface of the mouse at a person's eyes, as
this is very dangerous.
Insert the batteries.
(3) The laser sensor may not work on glass or mirrored surfaces.
(4) Do not use this product for any application other than as a PC
Make sure that the
mouse.
y
(5) If this product is subjected to temperatures beyond its
polarity is correct.
specifications, turn off the PC, and do not use the product
until the temperature returns to the operable range.
(6) If this product is not operating normally, turn off the PC.
Install the battery cover
as before.
Package Contents
Replacing the Battery
Remove the battery cover.
This product's packaging contains the items listed below. Before
using the product, check that all items are present. We make
Remove the batteries using
every effort to ensure that all products are packaged correctly.
the battery removal sheet.
However, in the event that an item is missing or damaged,
contact the retailer from whom you purchased the product.
Insert the batteries.
•
Mouse x1
y
Do not mix different
•
Receiver unit x1
types of batteries or
•
AAA alkaline battery x2
use old batteries with
•
User's Manual x1
new batteries to avoid
battery leakage and
failure.
Install the battery cover as before.
To use the Back and Forward buttons with a Mac, you need
f
to install the ELECOM Mouse Assistant 2 Mac OS X version
n
g
that can be downloaded from the ELECOM website.
Using the button allocation functions (See reverse)
h
f R e m a i n i n g b at te r y l eve l i n d i c ato r l a m p /
i
Resolution switch indicator lamp
y
Indicates when to replace the batteries.
j
* When a battery has been inserted, if there are sufficient
remaining battery levels, it will illuminate in red for a
certain period of time, and if low, it will flash continuously.
If the remaining battery level becomes low during use, it
k
will flash continuously in red for a certain period of time.
y
Flashes when the resolution (mouse cursor speed) is
l
changed.
* Flashes twice when switching from 800 to 1600
m
Flashes once when switching from 1600 to 800
g Laser sensor
o
When the mouse body is moved, this sensor detects mouse
movement.
* Avoid looking directly at the light of the sensor as doing so
may cause eye damage. Some laser beams cannot be seen
with the naked eye.
h Power switch
Used to turn the mouse body on and off.
i Resolution switch
Switches the resolution (mouse cursor speed) between 800 and
1600 each time the button is pressed.
j Receiver unit housing
Used to store the receiver unit.
k Battery cover
This cover is removed to install batteries.
l Battery housing
Batteries are inserted here.
m Battery removal sheet
Used to remove the batteries from the battery housing.
n Maintenance switch
For factory use only.
o USB connector (Male)
Connected to a PC USB port.
Back button
Returns to the previous
browser screen
Turning On and Off the Mouse
Turning on the mouse
When using this product, turn the mouse body
power on.
Slide the power switch to the ON position.
The remaining battery level indicator lamp is illuminated in red for a
certain period.
* When the remaining battery level is low, the remaining battery
level indicator lamp is flashed in red for a certain period.
Turning off the mouse
When not using this product, turn the mouse
body off to save battery power.
Slide the power switch to the OFF position.
Restoring from sleep state
Click the right mouse button.
To reduce battery drain, the mouse enters sleep mode
automatically if it is left without being operated for a
certain period of time with the power or switch turned on.
Inserting and Taking Out the Receiver Unit
Inserting the receiver unit
Place the receiver unit into the
receiver unit housing.
Taking out the receiver unit
Take the receiver unit out of the
receiver unit housing.
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When using Windows®
3
1
S
Checking wheel operation
S
Check USB ports
tep
tep
Check that the mouse scrolls up and down correctly in
Check the USB port on your computer.
Windows® Internet Explorer.
From the [Start] menu, select [All Programs], and
USB port
then [Internet Explorer].
Internet Explorer will launch.
Any USB port may be used.
y
This product can be connected to a USB hub. However,
Display your favourite web site in Internet Explorer
y
it may not work depending on the power supply
and change the size of the window so that the
capability of the USB hub.
vertical scrollbar appears.
* The sample website used here is the ELECOM homepage.
2
S
Installing the Receiver Unit
tep
Activate the PC
If Windows® prompts you to choose an account (a user
●
name) when it starts up, be sure to log on using an
administrator account.
●
Wait until Windows® has started up completely.
Scroll the wheel back and
Insert the receiver unit into the USB port of the PC
forth. The mouse is operating
Insert here.
normally if the screen moves
up and down as you scroll
the wheel.
USB port
In applications that do not support scrolling, the
Receiver unit
screen will not move when you scroll the wheel.
Click either of the links on the page to proceed to
y
Carefully check the orientation of the connector
the next page.
and the place where you will connect the receiver
Operation is normal if pressing the Back button (
unit.
takes you to the previous page and pressing the Forward
y
If you feel strong resistance when inserting
the receiver unit, check that the shape and
button (
orientation of the connector is correct. Using
excessive force may damage the connector and
cause injury.
The mouse driver is installed automatically.
In certain applications, the function will not work when
you press the Back or Forward buttons.
When using Mac OS X
1
3
S
Check USB ports
S
Checking wheel operation
tep
tep
Check that the vertical and horizontal scrolling functions are
Check the USB port on your computer.
working correctly in Safari.
Click the Safari icon in the Dock.
USB port
Safari will launch.
Any USB port may be used.
If Safari is not in the Dock, double-
y
This product can be connected to a USB hub. However,
click the Safari icon in the Applications
y
folder.
it may not work depending on the power supply
capability of the USB hub.
Display your favourite web site in Safari and
change the size of the window so that the vertical
2
S
Installing the Receiver Unit
tep
and horizontal scrollbars appear.
* The sample website used here is the ELECOM homepage.
Activate the Macintosh.
●
Wait until Mac OS X has started up completely.
Insert the receiver unit into a USB port on your
Macintosh.
Insert here.
Scroll the wheel back and
forth. The mouse is operating
normally if the screen moves
up and down as you scroll the
USB port
wheel.
Receiver unit
Carefully check the orientation of the
In applications that do not support scrolling, the
y
y
connector and the place where you will
screen will not move when you scroll the wheel.
connect the receiver unit.
To use the Back and Forward buttons with a Mac,
y
If you feel strong resistance when inserting
y
you need to install the ELECOM Mouse Assistant
the receiver unit, check that the shape and
2 Mac OS X version that can be downloaded from
orientation of the connector is correct. Using
the ELECOM website.
excessive force may damage the connector and
Proceed to "Using the horizontal scrolling and
cause injury.
button allocation functions" on the reverse of
this sheet.
The mouse driver is installed automatically.
Scrollbar
)
)takes you to the next page.
Scrollbar
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