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Desktop 2.4G Laser Mouse
RF-MSE12
User Guide
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Rocketfish RF-MSE12 Desktop 2.4G Laser Mouse Contents Introduction ...................................................................... 2 Features............................................................................... 2 Setting up the mouse .................................................... 5 Using the mouse............................................................10 Using the Mouse Suite software ..............................12 Troubleshooting ....................................
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• Resolution setting button •Power saving mode •LED indicator Slim USB receiver • 2.4GHz technology System requirements •USB mouse supported computer • Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista or later Software features • Windows 2000/XP/Vista compatible • Mouse Suite for configuring and managing mouse settings. Package contents Before you start using the mouse, verify that the following items are in your package. If anything is missing, contact your retailer. •Laser mouse • (Slim) USB receiver • Two AA
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Identifying components 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 Item Description 1Left button 2 Right button 3 Tilt/scroll wheel button 4Status LED 5 Resolution button 6 Programmable button A 7 Programmable button B Identifying status indicators The following table describes the status indicators on the mouse and receiver. LED Color Description Mouse Green Mouse is turned on, battery level normal (illuminates for 5 seconds). Red Low battery (flashes for 1 minute). USB Receiver Green Wireless connection active and operati
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Setting up the mouse Installing the batteries The mouse uses two AA size batteries. Complete the following steps to install the batteries. To install the batteries: 1 Push the tab to release the battery cover. 2 Install two AA batteries observing the polarity (+ and -) indicated inside the housing. RF-MSE12 5
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3 Replace the battery cover. p Installing the Mouse Suite software Complete the following steps to install the Mouse Suite software on your computer. To install the Mouse Suite: 1 Insert the USB receiver into an available USB jack on your computer. 2 If this is the first time you have connected the USB receiver to your computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard starts automatically. Cancel the Wizard, then follow the steps below. 3 Insert the provided CD into your computer’s CD or DVD drive. The
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The Welcome screen opens. 4 Click Next to continue. The Start Installation screen opens. RF-MSE12 7
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5 Click Next. The program takes a few moments to install. When the program is installed, the Setup Complete screen opens. 6 Click Finish. Note: You must reboot your computer before using the Mouse Suite. Connecting the mouse Connecting the mouse to a PC After you install the batteries and the Mouse Suite software, your mouse is ready to use. To connect the mouse to a PC: 1 Make sure that the USB receiver is inserted into an available USB jack on your computer. 8
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2 Slide the mouse power switch to the on position. 2 3 Move the mouse to verify that it is connected. 4 If the mouse does not respond, press and hold the Pairing button until the LED flashes every second. This indicates the dongle has started to search for the device to be paired. Pairing button Note: Each time you turn on your computer, the mouse is automatically detected. RF-MSE12 9
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Turning on the USB mouse function in BIOS If the mouse fails to work, verify that the keyboard/mouse USB function has been turned on in the BIOS. See your computer user guide for more information. Note: Some older PCs do not support the USB keyboard/mouse in BIOS/DOS environment. Using the mouse Note: The scroll wheel on the mouse is automatically disabled while the mouse is pairing. Note: The mouse enters a power-saving mode when not in use for a period of time. Using the mouse status indic
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Changing the mouse resolution Your mouse can operate in resolutions of 800 dots per inch (dpi) or 1600 dpi. Push the Resolution button to toggle between resolutions. A higher resolution is more accurate but may be more difficult to control. Resolution button Note: We recommend you use higher resolutions for gaming and lower resolutions for normal operation. Using the User Configurable Buttons There are two mouse buttons located on the left side of the mouse. Both can be configured to perfo
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Using the Mouse Suite software Starting Mouse Suite To start using Mouse Suite: • Double-click the Mouse icon in the system tray or right-click the icon to open the context menu, then click Adjust Mouse Properties. Or, if the mouse icon is not in your system tray, click Start > Settings > Control Panel > RocketFish to start using the software. Using the Mouse Suite system tray icon The mouse icon in the system tray indicates the USB receiver and mouse are connected. • A red icon indicates the
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•Click Apply to have your changes take effect without closing the dialog box. Configuring the mouse buttons Click the Buttons tab to view an image of your mouse and a description of button functions. To assign functions to each of the buttons (method 1): 1 Click the drop-down menu next to the button you want to customize in the button overview screen. 2 Select the function you want to assign to the button from the list. 3 Click Apply to start using this function or Cancel to exit the Mouse Su
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The fields or buttons on this screen include: Field/Button Description Mouse Select your mouse from a list of compatible devices. Use Default Click this button to return the settings on this screen to factory defaults. Button Select the button you are configuring. See Assigning functions to the mouse buttons on page 14 for a list of functions and their descriptions. Function Select the function you are assigning to the button. Settings Click this button to edit the setting. This button is only
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Function Description Alt Emulates pressing the Alt key. Ctrl Emulates pressing the Ctrl key. Delete Emulates pressing the Delete key. Backspace Emulates pressing the Backspace key. Save Saves the current document or file. Start Button Opens the Windows Start menu. Web Browser Opens your default web browser. Windows Explorer Opens Windows Explorer. Control Panel Opens the Control Panel. Printers Opens the Printers window. HyperGrid Opens a menu with access to nine most commonly performed actions.
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2 Click and hold the button to open the menu. Maximize active window Minimize active window Close active window Make next window active Vertical scroll Resize active window Open Start menu Horizontal scroll 3 Move the pointer to the function you need. 4 Release the button to select the function. 5 Press the button again to exit the selected function. Using the Hyperlink function The Hyperlink function, when assigned to one of the buttons on your mouse, opens up a specified program. To use the H
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Using the Magnifier function The Magnifier is a unique feature of the mouse. It allows you to zoom in on a specific area of the screen for viewing in closer detail. To use the Magnifier function: 1 Check the Magnifier checkbox. 2 Assign Magnifier to one of the buttons. 3 Click Apply to have your changes take effect. Using the button default settings Each button is assigned a default function. Button Description Left Primary Mouse Button Right Context Menu Wheel Quick/Auto Scroll Button A Back B
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To change the double-click speed: 1 Click the Double-Click tab. The fields or buttons on this screen include: Field/Button Description Double-Click Speed Click and drag this slider towards Slow or Fast to set the double-click speed. Reset to Default Click this button to return the double-click speed to the original value. Value Test Area Double-click this icon to test the double-click speed. If successful the icon animates. If the icon does not animate, adjust the Double-Click Speed. 2 Slide
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To set the orientation: 1 Click the Orientation tab. The fields or buttons on this screen include: Field/Button Description Set Orientation Hold the mouse at the desired angle of use, then click this button. Now move the mouse to your right and make the animated dog run across the screen. The mouse orientation is now matched to the angle at which you held the mouse. Reset Orientation Click this button to return the mouse orientation to its default setting. RF-MSE12 19
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Setting the tilt scroll wheel Your mouse comes with an advanced scroll wheel that enables both horizontal and vertical window scrolling. You can configure how the scroll and tilt wheel on your mouse is used in the Windows environment. To configure the tilt scroll wheel: 1 Click the Wheel tab. 2 Modify the settings. Descriptions of the settings appear on the following pages. 20
