The PS/2 connector is compatible with Windows® 3.x, 95, 98, NT, and 2000. PS/2 Connector Introduction ABOUT YOUR MOUSE 1.1 An Introduction to your new Belkin MiniScroller™ Mouse The Belkin MiniScroller™ Mouse offers you ease of use on the Internet, eliminating the need for scroll bars. You can scroll smoothly through your documents or Web Pages, browsing them more quickly and more efficiently. Imagine, with the simple movement of the scroll wheel, you can glide effortlessly through Web Pages and long documents, without having to remove your pointer from the document itself. Also, by eliminating this simple task, you can add to the lifetime of your mouse by reducing natural wear and tear. Not to mention the reduced tension on your wrist from excessive, repetitive movements. Internet surfing couldn't be easier! Once the software has been loaded onto your computer, the center button of your mouse (the scroll wheel) can be programmed to perform the same tasks as: "Left Button Double Click" "F1" through "F12" "Enter" Key "Page Up" Key "Page Down" Key "Home" Key "End" Key These can be used in place of your scrolling options. 1 2. Hardware Installation 2.1 Hardware Installation Your mouse connects to either a PS/2 mouse port or a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port . To check, look at the back of your computer for the port that is designated for your mouse. Some PCs will have the word MOUSE marked next to the PS/2 connector. If you are still unsure, please refer to your hardware manual. For USB mouse port installation, simply remove the PS/2-USB adapter from the end of the connector before plugging the mouse into the computer. PS/2 Installation a. Make sure that the computer is turned off. b. Locate the PS/2 mouse port on the back of your computer. c. Plug your mouse into the appropriate port suggested above. Check the box in which your mouse was shipped to verify the ports supported. d. Turn your computer on. At this point, your mouse will work with the built-in Microsoft® Operating System. To use the extra features of your middle button, you must install the included software. 2 Hardware Installation (continued) USB Installation a. Locate the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on the back of your computer. b. Plug your mouse into the port. Check the box in which your mouse was shipped to verify the ports supported. c. Sometimes, when connecting the mouse into a USB port, Windows will detect the mouse and start the Add New Hardware Wizard. If it does not, then go to d, below. If the Wizard does come up, follow the on-screen instructions. 1. You may be prompted to insert the Windows® Software disk. 2. Insert the disk into the CD-ROM. 3. The drive and CD will come up automatically. Confirm that it is the current drive (for example: D:\). 4. Then click “OK”. 5. The file needed to support the USB mouse will be copied to your computer. d. At this point, your mouse will work with the built-in Microsoft® Operating System. To use the extra features of your middle button, you must install the included software. 3 1. Software Installation A step-by-step guide to getting your mouse set up Important: Before installing the MiniScroller™ software, it is strongly recommended that you remove all other third party mouse drivers. DO NOT REMOVE THE WINDOWS® DEFAULT MOUSE DRIVERS. WARNING: To avoid damage, turn your computer off before plugging or unplugging any pointing devices. Windows® 95, Windows® 98 and Windows NT® 4.0 Installation a. Insert the MiniScroller™ diskette in the A: or B: drive b. Click "Start" in the lower left corner of your screen c. Then click "Run" d. Type "A:setup" (or "B:setup") and then click "OK" e. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the MiniScroller™ f. To make the process run smoothly: 1. Click "Next" two times 2. Type in your name and the company's name, then click "Next" 3. Click "Next" two more times 4. Specify if you are using a USB or PS/2 connection (refer to section 2.1) then click "OK" 5. Select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now" then click "Finish" 4 3. Troubleshooting Q: When installing the software, which driver should I choose? The PS/2 Mouse on COM1 or Serial Mouse on COM2? A: If you are using a PS/2 mouse (refer to section 1.2) then the driver must state that it is using a PS/2 driver. If you are using a Serial mouse (refer to section 1.2) then the driver must state that it is using a Serial driver on COM1 or COM2. Q: I can get into Windows® or into "Safe Mode" but I cannot use the mouse. A: If you have more than one driver, this could be causing your computer to boot in safe mode or not allow your mouse to work at all. If you are using a PS/2 mouse then the driver must state that it is using a PS/2 driver. If you are using a Serial mouse then the driver must state that it is using a Serial driver on COM1 or COM2. If you have a Serial Mouse and you are not sure whether you are using COM1 or COM2 then try moving the mouse to another serial port on the back of you...