Do not look into the laser beam or shine the laser beam into your own eyes, other peoples’ eyes, or pets’ eyes. WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! Keep this device away from children. It is a work tool, not a toy or entertainment device. It should only be used by adults. 2 SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING CARRYING LASER POINTERS ON COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT Atek has received reports of airport security personnel confiscating laser pointers. Although these reports have been infrequent and have not involved the Tote-Remote, Atek recommends that you consider packing your Tote-Remote in your check-in luggage rather than in your carry-on bag. As of the publication date of this User’s Manual, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) web site does not list laser pointers among “Items Prohibited in Aircraft Cabins” (see but it does state that “other items that may be deemed to present a potential threat may also be prohibited”. If you have any questions on this topic, you should consult with the responsible government entity. Please note that Atek will not be held responsible for items being confiscated or for any other legal matters related to how and when you use, store, and carry your Tote-Remote. 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Atek Tote-Remote remote control & laser pointer. Please register at for product updates. On our website you can also learn about other Atek products, including the Super Mini Optical Mouse for laptop computers and other best-of-category Atek laptop computer accessories. If you have difficulty installing or using your Tote-Remote, please contact your dealer or computer system manufacturer for assistance or call Atek for further help. Please read this User’s Manual thoroughly. It contains important information about your Atek Tote-Remote. Failure to follow instructions for proper installation and use of this product may cause damage to the product, your computer, connected devices, the health and safety of you and others, and may also void the warranty. 4 INSTALLATION Your Tote-Remote includes the following items: • Tote-Remote • Coin cell battery (3V CR 2032) • USB RF receiver • Padded travel pouch • User’s manual Your Tote-Remote is simple to install. Just insert the battery into the battery compartment (with the text on the battery face up) and then plug the receiver into a USB port on your computer or on a USB hub. No special application drivers are required, but if you are using Windows Me or 98, you might be prompted to place your original Windows operating system CD into your CD-ROM drive. If your Tote-Remote is not working properly, the receiver may need to learn the ID code of the remote control using the following procedure: • Plug the receiver into the USB port (with computer on). • Push the little red reset button on the receiver once with the end of a paperclip (you should hear it click). • Push the F5/Esc or wheel button on your Tote-Remote. 5 FEATURES & OPERATION The Tote-Remote is a wireless remote control and a laser pointer. It’s the perfect tool for laptop presentations. Our RF technology allows you to control your laptop computer presentation while roaming freely around a room up to approximately 30 feet away, with no line-of-sight to the laptop computer required! Best of all, the Tote-Remote is simple to use. Here’s how to use it: • Wheel Button: Functions just like arrow up/down keys on a keyboard. Moves PowerPoint® slides forward and back. Moves the cursor up and down in Microsoft Word®. Moves cells up and down in Microsoft Excel®. The wheel button can also be used for scrolling in certain applications - first push it in once (push in, not up or down) and then the laser pointer button will illuminate to indicate that the wheel button is now in scroll mode. This light will stay on when you use the wheel button to scroll and will stay on for approximately 25 more seconds after you stop using the wheel button to scroll. After that 25 second period, the Tote-Remote will automatically exit scroll mode (even though a scroll icon may still appear on your computer screen—it will disappear when you move the wheel button). Push the wheel button in again to re-enter scroll mode. NOTE: scroll mode is not for use in PowerPoint®. 6 Laser Pointer Button F5/Esc Button Wheel Button USB RF Receiver Reset Button Laser Pointer Button F5/Esc Button Wheel Button USB RF Receiver Reset Button · Laser Pointer Button: Push to turn on laser beam, release to turn off laser beam. The laser beam will automatically turn off after about 25-30 seconds of continuous use to prevent accidental battery drain. · Safety Lock: As an additional battery drain prevention measure, your Tote-Remote has a safety lock feature. Before traveling with your Tote-Remote, you can engage the safety lock as follows: first push in and hold down the laser pointer button, then push in (in, not up or down) the wheel button, and then release both buttons. To disengage the safety lock, repeat this proced...