M5001 - Computer Mouse Cherry - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL M5001 Cherry

In the Buttons tab you can assign specific functions to the mouse buttons and the wheel button. The buttons are configured by default for right- handed persons with the following functions:

• Left button = Primary mouse button

• Button on the left = Start button (applies only for the wireless mouse) Default button functions When you assign an individual function to a button, you override the standard function of this button. If you wish to re-implement the standard function of this button, you can restore it by clicking on the Reset default button. Primary mouse button function The function Primary mouse button (clicking and selecting) must be assigned to at least one button. Before you can change the configuration of this button, you must assign the function to another button. A number of functions can be assigned to a mouse button:

• You can assign and activate automatic scrolling to a button.

• TheHyperGrid function allows you to use nine common Windows functions. An overview of the meaning of the individual functions is given in the following list: Functions that you can assign to the buttons: Function Meaning None Has no function Primary mouse button Has the function of a primary button (click and select) Backspace key The mouse pointer switches one level higher in the directory structure. Close window Closes the window which is currently open. Maximize window Enlarges the current window to full size. Minimize window Minimizes the window which is currently open. Control Panel Opens the Control Panel window. Copy (Ctrl +

Copies previously marked objects into the Clipboard Context menu Opens the context menu of the object located under the mouse pointer. Cut (Ctrl +

Deletes previously marked objects and copies them into the Clipboard. Double-click Performs a double-click if youpressthebuttononce. Drag locking Deactivates the drag & drop function. Enter Performs the function of the Enter key. Escape Performs the function of the ESC key.3 Middle mouse button Has all the standard functions of a middle button. HyperGrid When a button assigned with this function is clicked, a context menu comprising nine common Windows functions is opened. Next window Positions the mouse pointer in the next opened window. Page down Performs the function of the Page down key. Page up Performs the function of the Page up key. Paste (Ctrl +

Inserts objects from the Clipboard. Printer Opens the Printer window. Quick / Auto scroll Allows you to scroll quickly and automatically through documents. Recycle bin Moves previously marked objects into the Recycle bin. Ctrl + A Select all. Restore window Restores a minimized window to the screen Start button Opens the Start menu. The Internet Opens the Internet Explorer. Undo (Ctrl +

Undoes the last action performed.

Computer Opens the directory My Computer in the Explorer. Windows Explorer Opens the Windows Explorer. Function Meaning To assign a function to a button At least one button must function as the primary mouse button at all times. 1 Select the ScrollMouse entry from the Mouse list 2 Click on the symbol next to the Button list. The list is opened. 3 Select the button to which you wish to assign a function. -OR- In the mouse diagram displayed, mark the button to which you wish to assign a function. The selected button appears in the input field of the Button list. 4 Click on the symbol next to the Function list. The list is opened. F1 to F12 Adopts the standard function of the corresponding function key. E.g. the function F1 opens the standard Windows Help when you click on any part ofthescreeninthe Windows Explorer. Shift Performs the function of the SHIFT key. Alt Performs the function of the ALT key. Ctrl Performsthefunctionofthe CTRL key Function Meaning4 5 Clickonthefunctionthatyouwishtoassign to the button. The selected function appears in the input field of the Function list. 6 Click on the Adopt button if you wish to perform additional settings in the dialog window Mouse Properties. -OR- Click on the OK button when you have completed your settings in the Mouse Properties dialog box. The new configuration of the button(s) is saved. To assign the Quick / Auto Scroll function to a button

• At least one button must function as the primary mouse button at all times.

• In order to page rapidly through a document hold the mouse button pressed to which you have assigned the Quick Scroll function and move the mouse in the desired direction.

• Auto Scroll continues to page automatically in the document without your having to press the mouse repeatedly. 1 Select the ScrollMouse entry from the Mouse list 2 Click on the symbol next to the Button list. The list is opened. 3 Select the button to which you wish to assign a function. The selected button appears in the input field of the Button list. -OR- In the mouse diagram displayed, mark the button to which you wish to assign a function. 4 Click on the symbol next to the Function list. The list is opened. 5 Click on the function Quick / Auto Scroll, which you wish to assign to the button. Quick / Scroll is displayed in the input field of the Function list. 6 Click on the Adopt button if you wish to carry out additional settings in the Mouse Properties dialog box. -OR- Click on the OK button when you have completed your settings in the Mouse Properties dialog box. The Quick / Auto Scroll function is now assigned to the button. To activate the Quick / Auto Scroll function You can scroll automatically within your document in all directions by means of the Auto Scroll function. When you activate this function, the document is scrolled without your having to operate the mouse further. You have already assigned the Quick / Auto Scroll function to a button. 1 Usingthebuttontowhichyouhave assigned the function Auto Scroll, click on apositioninthedocument. A register mark is displayed at the corresponding location. 2 Move the mouse pointer away from the register mark, in the direction opposite to which you wish to scroll. The document is scrolled in the desired direction. The farther the mouse pointer is placed from the register mark, the faster the automatic scrolling.5 3 When you wish to end the action, press any mouse button. To activate the HyperGrid This function combines nine common Windows functions so that you don't have to move between different areas of the screen. You have already assigned the HyperGrid function to a button. 1 Hold down the button to which you have assigned the HyperGrid function. A context menu with nine different symbols appears. 2 Keeping the mouse button pressed, move the mouse pointer over a symbol and release the button over the desired function. The desired function is carried out.

In the tab Pointers, you can change the appearance of the mouse pointer. This enables you to assign an individual display form to the different functions of the mouse pointer. Default setting for the pointer appearance Ifyouhavecustomizedthepointer appearance, the default setting is no longer in effect. You can reactivate the default setting by clicking on the Use default button. To change the pointer appearance Creating own schemes The button Save as opens the Save Scheme dialog box. Here, you can create a scheme composed of individual symbols. 1 Select the desired entry from the Scheme list. Each scheme contains a list of different symbols for the individual functions (e.g. the hourglass for the Busy function. 2 Mark the function of the mouse pointer that youwishtochangeinthelist. 3 Click on the button Search. The Search dialog box is opened. 4 Choose the pointer symbol (file types *.ani and *.cur) that you wish to use for the selected function. 5 Click on the Open button in the Search dialog box. The Search dialog box is closed and the selected mouse pointer appears in the list under the chosen function. 6 Click on the Adopt button if you wish to carry out additional settings in the dialog window Mouse Properties. -OR- Click on the OK button when you have completed your settings in the Mouse Properties dialog box. The mouse pointer is displayed with the new symbol for the selected function.

In the Motion tabyoucanmakethefollowing settings:

• You can set the speed at which the pointer travels across the screen.6

• You can show the pointer trail on the screen and set its length (not under Windows 2000).

• You can also change the pointer acceleration under Windows 2000. To set the pointer speed 1 Position the mouse pointer on the slider in the group Pointer speed. 2Presstheprimary mouse button and pull the slider to the desired position (Slow or Fast). 3 Click on the Adopt button if you wish to carry out additional settings in the dialog window Mouse Properties. -OR- Click on the OK button when you have completed your settings in the Mouse Properties dialog box. The new pointer speed is saved. To activate mouse pointer trails Only in Windows 9x and NT The Pointer trail function is only available in Windows 9x and NT. 1 In the group Pointer trails, activate the Show mouse trails check box. The slider to set the length of the mouse trail is activated. 2Presstheprimary mouse button and drag the slider to the desired position (Short or Long). 3 Click on the Adopt button if you wish to carry out additional settings in the Mouse Properties dialog box. -OR- Click on the OK button when you have completed your settings in the Mouse Properties dialog box. The pointer trails is displayed with the desired length.

Clicking on the Double-click tab allows you to set the time interval between the two clicks of a double-click. The faster the double-click speed, the faster you have to double-click to carry out the desired function. Inexperienced users should work with a slower speed at first. Default value for double-click speed If you have changed the double-click speed, thedefaultvalueisnolongerineffect.You can reactivate the default value by clicking on the Use default button. To set the double-click speed 1 Position the mouse pointer on the slider in the group Double-click speed. 2Presstheprimary mouse button and pull the slider to the desired position. 3 Click on the Adopt button if you wish to carry out additional settings in the Mouse Properties dialog box. -OR- Click on the OK button when you have completed your settings in the Mouse Properties dialog box. The new double-click speed is saved.7

In the tab Orientation, you can set the horizontal movement of the mouse. To change the horizontal orientation Basic functions of a special button When you assign an individual function to a button, you override the basic function of this button.Ifyouwishtoreimplementthebasic function of this button, you can reactivate it by clicking on the Use default button. 1 Click on the button Set orientation. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions and move the mouse pointer to the right side of the picture. 3 Click on the Adopt button if you wish to perform additional settings in the dialog window Mouse Properties. -OR- Click on the OK button when you have completed your settings in the Mouse Properties dialog box. The new horizontal movement of the mouse is now saved.

3.6 Pointer functions

In the tab Pointer Functions you can make the following settings:

• WiththeMouse Pointer Circulation function, the pointer is automatically displayed on the opposite edge of the screen when moved outside the screen area.

• WiththeHide Mouse Pointer function, the pointer is automatically masked when typing with the keyboard.

• WiththeSonar function, the position of the pointer is shown more clearly on the screen. Press the CTRL key and release it. The pointer position is shown with a blinking circle.

• TheSlow Motion function activates a slow- motion function. The movement of the pointer is slowed down, thus allowing more precise control of the pointer (when holding down the Shift key).

• WiththeX Focus function, a window can be activated simply by moving the mouse pointer over its title bar. This allows you to switch between different windows without havingtoclick. To assign the pointer function 1 Activate the control boxes of the group(s) whichyouwouldliketoassignaspointer function(s). 2 Click on the Adopt button if you wish to carry out additional settings in the Mouse Properties dialog box. -OR- Click on the OK button when you have completed your settings in the Mouse Properties dialog box. The new pointer function(s) is/are saved.

The tab Info shows the program version and copyright information of your software. You can also perform the following settings:

• Display the mouse symbol in the task bar

• UninstalltheCherry "Power Pad Mouse" software.8 To display the mouse symbol in the task bar 1 Activate the control box Display the mouse symbol in the task bar. 2 Click on the Adopt button if you wish to carry out additional settings in the Mouse Properties dialog box. -OR- Click on the OK button when you have completed your settings in the Mouse Properties dialog box. The mouse symbol is displayed in the task bar. You can now double-click the symbol to open the dialog window Mouse Properties. To uninstall the program 1 Click on the button Uninstall. 2 Confirm the confirmation prompt by clicking Yes. The mouse software is removed.

The scroll function of the wheel and the function of the wheel button are specified in the wheel tab. In the Wheel group carry out the following settings which allow you to set the sensitivity of the control button:

• Universal Scrolling is suitable for all applications with scrolling bars, including those that are not compatible with the Office 97 standard (e.g. WordPerfect 7.0, Netscape Navigator 3.0, Microsoft Office 95 etc.)

• In stead of the universal scrolling function, you can select Microsoft Office 97 scrolling mode only. The scroll functions (vertical only) are then available in Office 97 compatible programs only (e.g. Internet Explorer 3.0/4.0). You assign individual functions to the wheel buttonintheWheel button group. You specify how many lines a scroll unit should scroll, or specify that each scroll unit should jump over an entire page in the Scroll speed group. You can change the scrolling direction by activating the Reverse scrolling direction check box. To assign a function to a button At least one button must function as the primary mouse button at all times. 1 Activate the Button function button. 2 Click on the symbol next to the Button Function list. The list is opened. 3 Clickonthefunctionthatyouwishtoassign to the wheel button. The selected function is displayed in the input field of the list. 4 Click on the Adopt button if you wish to carry out additional settings in the Mouse Properties dialog box. -OR- Click on the OK button when you have completed your settings in the Mouse Properties dialog box. The new configuration of the button(s) is saved. To set that each wheel turn scrolls n lines 1 In the group Wheel, activate the control box Scrolling. 2InthespinboxLines at a time, enter the number of lines that are to be scrolled when the mouse wheel is turned once.9 3 Click on the button Adopt. -OR- Click on the button OK. The list is saved. To set that one page is scrolled per wheel turn 1 In the group Wheel, activate the control box Scroll one page per scroll unit. 2 Click on the button Adopt. -OR- Click on the button OK. The list is saved. To change the roll direction of the wheel 1 In the group Wheel, activate the control box Reverse roll direction. 2 Click on the button Adopt. -OR- Click on the OK button. The new configuration is saved.

= Auto / Quick Scroll