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Page 1 ® MouseCaster User’s Manual...
Page 2 This document may contain flaws, omissions or typesetting errors; no warranty is granted nor liability assumed in relation thereto. Smartec Ltd. USA Office 400 South Beverly Drive, Suite 214 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 USA Tel: 1-310-281-2040 / 888-MOUSECASTER Fax: 1-310-734-1752 www.mousecaster.com Website: info@mousecaster.com E-mail:...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About MouseCaster............................3 FCC Statement..............................3 System Requirements ............................4 Conventions and Definitions........................... 4 MouseCaster Cord Mouse Installation ......................5 Wireless MouseCaster Installation ........................7 Starting MouseCaster ............................9 System Icon Description ..........................9 Turning Off MouseCaster ..........................11 Introduction to the Radio Panel........................12...
Page 4: About Mousecaster
MouseCaster is an innovative PS/2 or USB mouse with a built-in digital radio receiver designed to provide unlimited listening enjoyment. MouseCaster turns your PC into a Digital FM Radio with an onscreen control panel. Using MouseCaster, you can: • Listen to live radio broadcasts without an Internet connection.
Page 5: System Requirements
• Sound card with line-in or microphone port. The following conventions are used in this book for best readability: Click/Select With left mouse button. If right button is required, it will be stated. Bold Refers to either a key on radio panel or keyboard.
Page 6: Mousecaster Cord Mouse Installation
Replace your current mouse by doing the following: • Turn off your computer. • Unplug your old mouse. • Plug the MouseCaster PS/2 connector into the mouse PS/2 port or plug the USB (see Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3). connector into an available USB port Plug the male RCA jack into the Line-In port of your computer’s sound card...
Page 7 Note: Setup Wizard will ask if you want to reboot now or later. You must reboot your computer before using the MouseCaster program for the first time. After reboot, a MouseCaster icon will be placed on your desktop and a program listing will appear in the Windows Program folder.
Page 8: Wireless Mousecaster Installation
Package Contents 1 x Wireless Optical MouseCaster 2 x AAA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries 1 x USB to PS/2 Adapter 1 x Recharging Base and Receiver-Cradle Install the Mouse Batteries • Open the battery cover. • Insert batteries as shown into the battery compartment.
Page 9 MouseCaster. • Charge the batteries—Put the mouse on the cradle, turn on the computer and let it charge for a full 12 hours. Make sure the charge indicator light is ON. Note: To extend the life of the batteries, they must be charged for a full 12 hours for the first time.
Page 10: Starting Mousecaster
If there is no sound, read about how to set sound card Settings in "Setting the Sound Card Properties" on page 10. When MouseCaster is running, a System icon in the shape of a pink speaker appears in the SysTray area of the computer’s desktop (bottom right corner of screen).
Page 11 Setting the Sound Card Properties Perform the steps below if there is no sound after installing MouseCaster. • Right-click on the System icon. Left-click on the Settings option. The Settings menu window opens: Figure 9: Sound Card Property Options •...
Page 12: Turning Off Mousecaster
To Exit from MouseCaster Program and Turn Off the Radio Use one of the following methods to turn off and exit from MouseCaster: • Right-click on the System icon at the bottom right corner of the desktop and click on Exit.
Page 13: Introduction To The Radio Panel
The radio panel is the main window of MouseCaster and is displayed when you open the program. The actual panel design (skin) may vary according to where MouseCaster was purchased. See “Page 24” to learn how to change the skin.
Page 14: Panel Operation And Radio Features
To Preset a Channel with the 6 On-Panel Channels Buttons Press and hold the Scan Arrows on the radio panel and wait for MouseCaster to find the next available channel in your area. Once a desired channel is found, press one of the 6 Channel Buttons on the Panel and hold for 2 seconds.
Page 15 Note: The format for channel numbers is XXX.XX. You must always enter three digits before the decimal point. For channels less than 100 MHz, you must enter a leading 0 before the number; for example, 099.50. MouseCaster automatically converts the number to 99.50.
Page 16: Selecting A Preset Channel
The radio panel can be displayed in two sizes: full (default, Figure 12) and reduced (narrow bar, Figure 15). When you open the MouseCaster program for the first time, the panel will open in the full size. The Resize Panel button is used to reduce and restore the panel to its original size. It is located...
Page 17: Volume Control
Position the cursor on the knob of the Volume Control dial. • Click and hold with the left mouse button, while dragging the knob to a lower or higher position (softer or louder), on the right side. The volume level will change accordingly.
Page 18: Recording
Recording MouseCaster provides 2 recording options: • Instant Recording—Manually record current station and stop at any time. • Programmed Recording—Preset time, day and occurrences in advance for multiple recordings. You can set the day, date, time and duration of a recording, repeat recording and even listen to prerecorded files while recording.
Page 19: Programmed Recording
Note: The recorded files are saved by default at the My Documents folder. If you want to set a different place, click > Setting and make your own (see Figure 18 selection for the Recording Setting window). Figure 18: Record Setting Programmed Recording 1.
Page 20 • Enter the start time and end time. Repeat Recording MouseCaster lets you record repeatedly at specific intervals after the initial start time. In most cases you will also specify the duration. The fields used in the Repeat Recording section are as follows: Off: Turns off recording.
Page 21 Setting Channel to Record Click on the arrow to view the pull-down menu containing a list of all preset channels. Note: Only channels that you have preset in the Channel Selection and Editing window are available for recording. Move the cursor to the desired channel and click again. Figure 20: Setting Recording to Repeat Every Week Setting Target File The Target File is the location on your computer where you want the recorded file to be...
Page 22 Figure 21 Note: If you choose MP3 as the file format ( ), MouseCaster will check for the MP3 encoder. If not found, you will be asked if you want MouseCaster to search see Figure 22 your entire hard drive ( ).
Page 23 1. Open the Record Window if not currently open. 2. Press Stop Recording. Setting Recording Priorities When there is more than one program on the Recording schedule, MouseCaster gives priority to the program that appears higher on the list. To move a program to (see Figure 17...
Page 24: Timer
The timer is useful when you wish to open MouseCaster or change channels automatically. Setting the Start Time (see Figure 12, item 7 1. Click the timer button to open the Timer window 2. If at any time you wish to close the window or stop the process, select Cancel.
Page 25: Panel Properties
3. Press OK. New skin will appear on panel. Other Settings Internet Updates: Enables MouseCaster to automatically check the website for new skins and software updates; make sure that this option is checked. To select, left-click; to unselect, click again.
Page 26: Frequently Asked Questions
On most computers you can connect to any of these ports. However, it is recommended to connect MouseCaster to the mouse port—the one marked with a mouse symbol. Today, it is customary to mark different ports using colors or special symbols, for easy identification of each port.
Page 27 You should use the same sound card to which the speakers are connected. Plug MouseCaster into the LINE-IN on this card. If the LINE-IN on this card is already in use, you may connect the MouseCaster to the second sound card instead.
Page 28 3. Select the Hardware tab and check which driver is listed for your mouse. If it is other than a “PS/2 Compatible Mouse,” you must change the driver as follows: a) Double-click on the driver displayed on the screen: b) A window opens containing information for the currently installed driver.
Page 29 PS/2 port. In other words, you must stipulate that when an external mouse is connected to the PS/2 port, the main internal component must be disabled. For most portable computers it is recommended to specify Auto Disable so the computer will automatically identify an external mouse such as the MouseCaster and enable it to be the tracking device.
Page 30 There is no sound. 10. I installed MouseCaster and then started the program, but I cannot hear the radio. Check that you can hear sounds from other players/sources you have on your computer.
Page 31 11. I've done everything, but there's still no sound. In some sound cards the rear speakers can be connected and operated when set to SURROUND. In this case the front speakers are connected to the usual speaker exit and the rear speakers to the Line-In connector, which then becomes the exit for the speakers. In order to do this, the sound card has to be set accordingly.
Page 32 Note: It is recommended to choose Desktop stereo speakers initially and to make sure that the problem has been solved. 12. The sound is not clear. I connected the mouse, installed the MouseCaster software, and started the program. I hear the radio, but the sound quality is very poor. Microphone Verify that you did not connect MouseCaster to the input.
Page 33 It may be that the software is activated and operating under the hidden view mode, and that the audio is muted. Check if the MouseCaster icon appears at the bottom right corner of the Show rad o screen (SysTray).
Page 34: Troubleshooting Hardware Installation Wireless Mouse
• Make sure the USB adapter is connected properly. • Change the position of your cradle. It may be too far from the mouse or it also may be that the computer monitor or a large metal object are interfering with the receiver’s reception.