Help Index - Mouse
Microsoft Mouse Help

To learn how to use Help, press F1.

You can customize your mouse by

Improving Pointer Visibility

Using Extra Points

Setting Buttons, Speed, and Orientation

See Also

Running Meet the Mouse

Obtaining Technical Support

Viewing Technical Notes


Help Index - Mouse
Microsoft Mouse Help

To learn how to use Help, press F1.

You can customize your mouse by

Improving Pointer Visibility

Changing Pointer Size and Color

Enabling Pointer Growth

Enabling Mouse Trails

Using Extra Points

Setting and Activating Magnify

Setting Screen Wrap

Setting Snap-to

Setting and Activating Locate

Setting Buttons, Speed, and Orientation

Setting Mouse Buttons

Changing Mouse Orientation

Changing Overall Pointer Speed

Changing Acceleration

Setting Double-Click Speed

See Also

Running Meet the Mouse

Obtaining Technical Support

Viewing Technical Notes


Help Index - Mouse
Microsoft Mouse Help

To learn how to use Help, press F1.

You can customize your mouse by

Improving Pointer Visibility

Using Extra Points

Setting Buttons, Speed, and Orientation

Setting Mouse Buttons

Changing Mouse Orientation

Changing Overall Pointer Speed

Changing Acceleration

Setting Double-Click Speed

See Also

Running Meet the Mouse

Obtaining Technical Support

Viewing Technical Notes


Help Index - Mouse
Microsoft Mouse Help

To learn how to use Help, press F1.

You can customize your mouse by

Improving Pointer Visibility

Changing Pointer Size and Color

Enabling Pointer Growth

Enabling Mouse Trails

Using Extra Points

Setting Buttons, Speed, and Orientation

See Also

Running Meet the Mouse

Obtaining Technical Support

Viewing Technical Notes


Help Index - Mouse
Microsoft Mouse Help

To learn how to use Help, press F1.

You can customize your mouse by

Improving Pointer Visibility

Using Extra Points

Setting and Activating Magnify

Setting Screen Wrap

Setting Snap-to

Setting and Activating Locate

Setting Buttons, Speed, and Orientation

See Also

Running Meet the Mouse

Obtaining Technical Support

Viewing Technical Notes


Changing Pointer Size and Color - Mouse
Changing Pointer Size and Color

Choosing a larger size or a different color may dramatically improve pointer visibility on liquid crystal display (LCD) screens.

To change pointer size

From the Size feature, select the icon that represents the size you want.

To change pointer color

From the Color feature, select the icon that represents the color you want.

To restore the default Windows pointers in the first Mouse Manager Window

Choose Reset.

See Also

Enabling Pointer Growth

Enabling Mouse Trails


Size

Three pointer sizes are available: small, medium, and large.


Color

In addition to the normal Windows color, pointer color can be the reverse of normal, or transparent (opposite to the background behind the pointer as it moves).


Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

LCD is a screen technology used on many laptop computers.


Enabling Pointer Growth - Mouse
Enabling Pointer Growth

The Pointer Growth feature, available when a medium or large pointer is in effect, causes the pointer to grow to the larger size when you move the mouse quickly. Once mouse movement slows, the pointer returns to normal (small) size. You can adjust the Trigger Speed as well as the amount of Duration (after mouse movement slows) before the pointer returns to normal size.

To enable the growth feature

1	From the Size feature, select either Medium or Large pointer size.

2	Select Pointer Growth.

3	Move the mouse pointer to observe the pointer growing larger and returning to normal.

4	Adjust the Trigger Speed and Duration settings by dragging the scroll box to Slow or Fast. You can also click or hold down the Slow or Fast arrows.

Note: Application-specific pointers in Windows grow but do not shrink back to the smaller size.

To restore the default Windows pointers in the first Mouse Manager window

Choose Reset.

See Also

Changing Pointer Size and Color

Enabling Mouse Trails


Trigger Speed

Trigger Speed is a speed limit. If you move the mouse pointer faster than that speed, it switches to a larger size.


Duration

Duration is a time period. After the mouse stops moving, the pointer waits the delay time period, then switches to a smaller size.


Enabling Mouse Trails - Mouse
Enabling Mouse Trails

Note: You must have the standard Windows EGA, VGA, or Super VGA drivers and Windows 3.1 or higher to use Mouse Trails.

The Mouse Trails feature improves the visibility of the mouse pointer by creating a comet-like trail when you move the pointer. Mouse Trails can dramatically improve pointer visibility on liquid crystal display (LCD) screens. The Mouse Trails feature takes effect after you select the check box.  You can adjust the length of the trail after enabling Mouse Trails.

To enable Mouse Trails

1	From the Mouse Trails feature, select Mouse Trails Enabled.

2	Move the mouse pointer around your screen to observe the mouse trails.

3	To make mouse trails longer or shorter, adjust the Trail Length setting.

To restore the default Windows pointers in the first Mouse Manager window

Choose Reset.

See Also

Enabling Pointer Growth

Changing Pointer Size and Color


Setting and Activating Magnify - Mouse
Setting and Activating Magnify

You can enlarge the area around the cursor using Magnify. This is useful for hard to read areas on your screen. Once enabled, the feature is invisible until you need it. Activate it with the keyboard key and mouse button that you select below.

To enable Magnify

1	Select the box next to Magnify.

2	A list appears and asks you for the combination you would like to use to activate Magnify. ALT, CTRL, and SHIFT refer to keyboard keys, and primary and secondary refer to mouse buttons. Double-click the combination of your choice.

The combination you select appears under the Magnify feature in Mouse Manager. This feature is invisible until you activate it.

To activate Magnify

1	Move your pointer to the area you want to magnify on your screen.

2	Hold down the key and click the mouse button that you chose for Magnify. To check your Magnify button choice, see the Magnify feature in Mouse Manager.

Note: Release the key and mouse button while using Magnify.

3	Click any mouse button to return to a normal pointer.

To restore the default Windows pointers in the first Mouse Manager window

Choose Reset.


Magnify

Magnify creates a a small rectangular frame around the pointer and enlarges the area inside the square.


Setting Screen Wrap - Mouse
Setting Screen Wrap

You can set up your system so that the pointer wraps around the screen with Screen Wrap. When you move the pointer to the edge of your screen, instead of stopping, the pointer disappears off the edge of the screen and reappears on the opposite edge of the screen. With this feature, you can move the pointer from the bottom edge of your screen to the top edge using very little mouse movement.

To enable Screen Wrap

Select the box next to Screen Wrap.

To restore the default Windows pointers on the top level Mouse Manager screen

Choose Reset.


Screen Wrap

When you move your pointer to the edge of the screen, the pointer appears at the opposite edge of the screen. For example, if you move your pointer off the bottom of the screen, it reappears at the top of the screen.


Setting Snap to - Mouse
Setting Snap-to

Your pointer will jump to the default button of any dialog box with Snap-to. Once enabled, there is no action required to activate Snap-to. Your pointer will automatically snap to the default button of any dialog box. To accept the conditions of the default button in a dialog box, click your primary mouse button.

Note: Some software products are not designed to Microsoft Windows specifications, so this feature may not snap to the default buttons in all applications.

To enable Snap-to

Select the box next to Snap-to.

To restore the default Windows pointers in the first Mouse Manager window

Choose Reset.


Snap-to

Snap-to causes the pointer to jump automatically to the default button of any dialog box so that you simply need to click your mouse to accept that button. This feature reduces the amount of mouse movement required to accept the default buttons in a series of dialog boxes.


Setting and Activating Locate - Mouse
Setting and Activating Locate

You can easily track your pointer on the screen using Locate. This feature causes the pointer to appear at the center of your screen. This is useful for quickly finding your pointer, especially on monochrome screens or liquid crystal display (LCD) screens. Once enabled, Locate is invisible until you need it. Activate it with the keyboard key and the mouse button you select below.

To enable Locate

1	 Select the box next to Locate.

2	A list appears and asks you for the combination you would like to use to activate Locate. ALT, CTRL, and SHIFT refer to keyboard keys, and primary and secondary refer to mouse buttons. Double-click the combination of your choice.

The combination you select appears under the Locate feature in Mouse Manager. Use this combination to activate Locate.

To activate Locate

1	Hold down the key and click the mouse button that you chose for Locate. To check your Locate button choice, see the Locate feature in Mouse Manager. The pointer appears at the center of your screen.

2	Release the key and button.

To restore the default Windows pointers in the first Mouse Manager window

Choose Reset.


Locate

Sometimes the pointer may be difficult to track, especially on a portable computer with a monochrome display. Locate helps you track your pointer by causing it to jump to the center of the screen.


Setting Mouse Buttons - Mouse
Setting Mouse Buttons

You can use the Button Selection feature to set the mouse buttons to be used as primary and secondary.

Note: The same button cannot be both primary and secondary.

To set the mouse buttons

1	Choose Orientation from Mouse Manager.

2	From the Button Selection feature, choose Set Buttons.

3	When prompted, click the mouse button you want to use as the primary button.

The secondary button, by default, is the one you did not choose for your primary button.

4	To save your settings and close Orientation, choose OK.


Primary

The primary button is the mouse button you use most often. It is called the left mouse button in some applications.


Secondary

The secondary button is the mouse button you use least often. It is called the right mouse button in some applications.


Changing Mouse Orientation - Mouse
Changing Mouse Orientation

You can easily reconfigure your mouse for any orientation on your desktop. This is useful because you can vary the way in which you grasp the mouse.

To set Orientation for the mouse

1	Choose Orientation from Mouse Manager.

2	From the Orientation feature, choose Set Orientation.

Move the mouse in the direction that will be up for your mouse until the arrow reaches the compass.

3	To correct the direction, choose Set Orientation again.

4	To save your setting and close Orientation, choose OK.

If you do not want to accept the orientation you set, choose Cancel.


Orientation

When you set the mouse's orientation, you tell the software which way is up for your mouse. Orientation is the direction you need to move your mouse to make the pointer move directly up on your display.


Changing Overall Pointer Speed - Mouse
Changing Overall Pointer Speed

You can adjust Overall Pointer Speed for horizontal and vertical axes, independently or together.

To adjust Overall Pointer Speed

Choose Sensitivity from Mouse Manager.

To adjust for both axes together

Click the large Slow or Fast arrow.

To adjust for one axis at a time

Drag the scroll box for the desired axis toward Slow or Fast. You can also click on the smaller Slow or Fast arrows that correspond to the desired axis.

To save your settings and close Sensitivity

Choose OK.


Overall Pointer Speed

Overall Pointer Speed is the ratio of pointer movement to mouse movement. If you set Overall Pointer Speed very fast, the pointer moves very fast when you move your mouse. If you set the speed very slow, the pointer moves very slow when you move your mouse. The application in which you are working may be a factor in your choice of Overall Pointer Speed. For example, if you are creating complex art in a drawing package, you may want the pointer to move slowly for very fine, detailed work.


Changing Mouse Acceleration - Mouse
Changing Mouse Acceleration

There are four predefined mouse acceleration profiles: Low, Medium, High, and Unaccelerated.

To choose an acceleration profile

1	Choose Sensitivity from Mouse Manager.

2	Select the option button next to the profile you want to use.

You can test the new profile by moving the pointer around the screen.

3	To save your settings and close Sensitivity, choose OK.

See Also

Custom Acceleration Profiles


Acceleration Profiles

Acceleration profiles cause the pointer to move greater or lesser distances depending upon how quickly you move the mouse. For example, when you use an accelerated mouse profile, moving the mouse quickly, even only a small distance, moves the pointer farther across the screen than when you move the mouse slowly. Thus, a small, fast movement with the mouse can move the pointer completely across the screen, while a large, slow movement may move the pointer only an inch or two.


Setting Double-Click Speed - Mouse
Setting Double-Click Speed

You can change the speed at which Windows registers a double-click.

To adjust double-click speed

1	Choose Sensitivity from Mouse Manager.

2	Drag the scroll box toward Slow or Fast. You can also click the Slow or Fast arrows.

3	Double-click the Test button to confirm how quickly you must click for Windows.

When the clapper board on the Test button snaps open or shut, Windows has recognized your double-click.

4	To save your settings and close Sensitivity, choose OK.


Double-click

You double-click by pressing and releasing the primary mouse button twice in rapid succession.


Running Meet the Mouse - Mouse
Running Meet the Mouse

Meet the Mouse is a short demonstration that includes tips for optimal usage of the mouse design and its software.

To run Meet the Mouse

Choose the Meet the Mouse button in Mouse Manager.

To remove Meet the Mouse from your hard drive

Delete the ERGODEMO.DLL file from the directory that contains your mouse software.


Meet the Mouse

Meet the Mouse is a two-minute animated demonstration that gives you tips for using the mouse and its software. You can access Meet the Mouse from Mouse Manager. You also have the opportunity to run Meet the Mouse when you run the Microsoft Mouse Setup Program.


Viewing Technical Notes

The Technical Notes below contain supplementary information for both the Microsoft Mouse and the Microsoft BallPoint Mouse User's Guides.

Installing the Mouse Software

Loading the Mouse Software

Programming for the Mouse and BallPoint Mouse

The MOUSE.INI File

Custom Acceleration Profiles


Installing the Mouse Software

Like most hardware products you use with your computer, the mouse needs software to make it run. The Setup disk that came with your Microsoft Mouse or BallPoint Mouse includes the software you need to set up and use the mouse. You can use the Setup program in either MS-DOS or Windows (version 3.0 or higher). Setup installs several files on your hard disk or on a floppy disk that contains the MS-DOS system files.

See Also

Deleting an Earlier Version of the Mouse Driver

PATH Modifications

Loading the Mouse Files Manually

Installing the Mouse for Additional Configurations


Deleting an Earlier Version of the Mouse Driver

If you install the new mouse driver into the same directory where an earlier mouse driver is located, the Setup program automatically replaces the earlier version.

If you have an earlier version of the mouse software on your system and the directory that includes the earlier version is included in your PATH, delete that directory from the PATH statement. Leaving the directory in the PATH may cause the earlier files to be found when you enter mouse commands at the MS-DOS command line. In general, it is best to delete an earlier version of the mouse software from your system. Use a text editor to remove the earlier directory from the PATH statement in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.


PATH Modifications

The Setup program gives you the option of adding the mouse driver to the PATH statement in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file so that the MS-DOS mouse driver can be found no matter which directory you are in. . However, if you have a long PATH statement in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, you may not want to add the mouse directory to your path since MS-DOS limits the path to 127 characters.

Some systems may not start properly if the AUTOEXEC.BAT file you are using contains a PATH statement that is too long. If this occurs with your system, restart the computer using a system disk (MS-DOS boot disk) and edit the PATH statement using a text editor so that it contains fewer than 127 characters.


Loading the Mouse Files Manually

When you are running Setup, you can choose to modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT file so that the mouse driver loads automatically when you start your computer. If you want Setup to make this modification for you, it adds the line C:\MOUSE\MOUSE.EXE to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. You can also choose to add the mouse file to the path command line in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file after you have run Setup.

If you do not want Setup to modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. You must type mouse at the MS-DOS prompt each time you start your computer in order to load the mouse driver.

If you choose not to have Setup modify your path command line, you will have to switch to or specify the directory containing the mouse driver to load it from the MS-DOS command prompt. For more information on the path command, see the explanation in your MS-DOS manual.

Note: If Setup cannot find your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, it creates the file and inserts the necessary mouse commands.


Installing the Mouse for Additional Configurations

If you are installing the mouse software and you use a network, you may need to make sure that the network software loads before the mouse software. After you run Setup, check the order in which the files load in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file and change it if necessary.

Setup includes a feature that checks to see what version (if any) of Windows you are using. If you are using any version of Windows 3.X, Setup copies the files necessary for mouse support onto your system.

Installing on Single-Drive Floppy Disk Systems

Setup supports only hard disk systems and floppy disk systems with two drives. If you are installing files onto a floppy disk system that has only one drive, you must decompress and copy the files manually. EXPAND.EXE, a file-decompression program, is provided on the Setup disk for this purpose.

To install using a single-drive floppy disk system

1	Start your computer.

2	Insert the Setup disk into drive A and, at the command prompt, type

expand mouse.ex$ b:mouse.exe

3	When prompted by MS-DOS, remove the Setup disk and insert your destination disk.

4	Reinsert the Setup disk in the drive and type

expand mousemgr.ex$ b:mousemgr.exe

5	When prompted by MS-DOS, remove the Setup disk and insert your destination disk.

6	To load your mouse driver, type

mouse

7	Run Mouse Manager to set up pointer options, if desired.


Loading the Mouse Software

If you choose not to have the MS-DOS mouse driver software loaded automatically, you must load the mouse driver manually each time you start your computer.

Note: The MS-DOS mouse driver uses approximately 78K of disk space and approximately 23K of memory.

See Also

Loading the MS-DOS Mouse Driver Manually

Removing the MS-DOS Mouse Driver from Memory


Loading the MS-DOS Mouse Driver Manually

To load the mouse driver manually

1	Exit Windows (if you are using Windows).

2	Change to the directory that contains the mouse driver and, at the command prompt, type

mouse

The message "Mouse driver installed" or "Existing mouse driver enabled" should appear on your screen.


Removing the MS-DOS Mouse Driver from Memory

You can remove the mouse driver from memory if you run an application that needs more free memory. Also, the mouse driver must be removed from memory before using command-line switches.

Note: Before the following steps can be effective, you may need to remove any memory-resident programs that were loaded after the mouse driver.

To remove the mouse driver from memory

Type

mouse off


Programming for the Mouse
Programming for the Mouse and BallPoint Mouse

The Microsoft Mouse Programmers Reference can show you how to add mouse support to programs you have written. It contains technical reference information on all Microsoft Mouse and BallPoint Mouse functions, including:

Mouse function descriptions.

Instructions and sample code for making mouse system calls from the BASIC interpreter, assembly language programs, and high-level languages.

A description of the interface between the mouse driver and application programs, such as screen modes, graphics and text highlights, and the virtual screen.

A description of the Microsoft EGA Register Interface.

Instructions and sample code for creating your own mouse-menu programs.

The Microsoft Mouse Programmers Reference is available in book and software stores. In the United States, you can order it directly from Microsoft Press. To place a credit card order in the United States, call 1-800-MSPRESS between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Central Time, Monday through Friday.

To order the Microsoft Mouse Programmers Reference outside the United States, contact your local dealer or Microsoft subsidiary.


The MOUSE.INI File

The MOUSE.INI file is where all settings for the mouse are stored. The MOUSE.INI file is a text file that you can edit with any editor or word processor that saves ASCII text files. The settings in the MOUSE.INI file are read by both the MS-DOS and Windows versions of the mouse driver when they are loaded into memory. Whenever you change any mouse settings using Mouse Manager and save those changes permanently, the new settings are recorded in the MOUSE.INI file. However, the new settings do not take effect until you restart your computer or reload your mouse driver.

Once you have installed the MS-DOS mouse driver using Setup, you can use command-line switches to change the way some mouse functions work. To use a switch, add it to the mouse command line in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, or type specific switches at the command prompt. In addition to storing individual mouse settings, the MOUSE.INI file stores acceleration profiles at the end of the file.

See Also

Mouse Command-Line Switches

Creating an Acceleration Profile


Mouse Command-Line Switches

This section gives you information about mouse command-line switches, lists the choices available, and describes how you use each one.

Note: Changing your MOUSE.INI file either manually or with Mouse Manager is the preferred way to make changes to the mouse functions. Command-line switch settings override the MOUSE.INI settings for the same value but are valid for the current session only.

For information on switches see the following MOUSE.INI settings

Mouse Type

Interrupt Rate

Sensitivity

Active Acceleration Profile

Cursor Display

Hardware Cursor Support

Rotation Angle

Button Selection

Quiet Switch

Removing the MS-DOS Mouse Driver from Memory


Mouse Type

You can use command-line switches to bypass the mouse drivers automatic hardware-configuration search and instruct it to look for a mouse at a particular I/O port. This saves a small amount of load time, because the driver does not have to search all your ports for the mouse. If you have more than one mouse connected to your system, you can use these switches to specify which mouse you want to use.

The /Cn command-line switch is used with the parameter "n" to specify a serial port (where "n" can be either 1 or 2). For example, to specify that the mouse serial-interface cable is connected to COM2, you would type mouse /C2 at the command prompt.

The /Z command-line switch is used to specify a mouse connected to a PS/2 mouse port.

The /In command-line switch is used with the parameter "n" to specify the number of the InPort device to which youre connecting (where "n" can be either 1 or 2).

The /B command-line switch is used for earlier versions of the Bus Mouse (not for the Bus InPort Mouse).

Note: The mouse driver must be removed from memory before using command-line switches to change mouse type.

Use the /F command-line switch, if you wish to have the mouse driver ignore the MouseType setting in MOUSE.INI and search your system for any mouse.

See Also

Removing the MS-DOS Mouse Driver from Memory


Interrupt Rate

The /Rn command-line switch applies to the Microsoft InPort Mouse only and not to the BallPoint Mouse. The interrupt-rate switch lets you change the interrupt rate for the mouse. At high interrupt rates, your application may slow down (because its processing is interrupted more frequently) but you will obtain more responsive cursor movement on the screen. In most cases, the default setting provides the optimal balance between application speed and cursor responsiveness. At an interrupt rate of zero (0), the mouse does not respond. The allowable values for the parameter "n", and their matching interrupt rates are:

Value	Interrupt Rate

0	0 Hz

1	30 Hz

2	50 Hz

3	100 Hz

4	200 Hz


Sensitivity

You can use command-line switches to set the mouse sensitivity level, either horizontal or vertical sensitivity, or both. The value of the parameter "n" can be any number in the range of 5 to 100 in increments of 5. Its default setting is 50 and it is interpreted as a Mouse Manager setting.

For Horizontal settings, use /Hn. For example, to set horizontal sensitivity to 25, at the command prompt type

mouse /H25

For Vertical settings, use /Vn. For example, to set vertical sensitivity to 25, at the command prompt type

mouse /V25

To set both Horizontal and Vertical sensitivities, use /Sn. For example, to set both sensitivities to 75, type

mouse /S75


Active Acceleration Profile

You can use the /Pn command-line switch to load specific acceleration profiles, where the parameter "n" is 1, 2, 3, or 4 and corresponds to one of the internal acceleration profiles on Mouse Manager, in this order: Low, Medium, High, and Unaccelerated. The default is 2 (Medium).

For example, to specify internal acceleration profile number 3 (High), at the command prompt type

mouse /P3

See Also

Creating an Acceleration Profile


Cursor Display

If you are using a computer with a liquid crystal display (LCD), you may find the switches for CursorDisplayDelay and ForceDefaultCursor helpful.

The CursorDisplayDelay switch /Nn controls how frequently the cursor is redrawn as you move the mouse across the screen. Reducing the redraw rate may help you follow cursor movement on slow LCD displays. The value of the parameter "n" can be any number in the range 1 to 10, with the larger numbers resulting in a less-frequent cursor display.

The ForceDefaultCursor switch /M is useful when you are using an application that draws a small cursor on your screen. If the cursor is too small or thin, or invisible on certain background shades, you can make the application display the default (block) cursor in text mode. Using the switch turns this feature on. The default condition is off.


Hardware Cursor Support

Some monitor boards include graphical cursors that appear in text mode (also called sprites). By default, hardware cursor support is off and you use the normal cursor. To turn it on, edit the MOUSE.INI file and set the video variable to ON (HardwareCursorSupport = ON). When cursor support is on, the mouse driver automatically detects whether you have a sprite-capable monitor board that works with the mouse and, if so, it uses this hardware-cursor feature. The default condition is off. Typing mouse /Y at the MS-DOS prompt temporarily turns the hardware cursor support off (if HardwareCursorSupport = ON in MOUSE.INI).

Note: The mouse driver must be removed from memory before using a command-line switch to force it to use the normal cursor.

See Also

Removing the MS-DOS Mouse Driver from Memory


Rotation Angle

The /Or switch specifies the rotation angle, or orientation, of the mouse relative to the default axis. The default axis lies parallel to the mouse positioned on the right side of a keyboard. The rotation angle "r" is an integer value representing the number of degrees that the mouse's vertical axis is rotated clockwise from the default axis (r=0). The range for "r" is from 0 through 359 degrees.

For example, to set the BallPoint Mouse orientation so that the mouse is usable when mounted on the left side of a keyboard, type mouse /O180 at the command prompt.


Button Selection

To set primary and secondary mouse buttons, you use the /KPnSm switch. You use this switch to reverse the default priority of the mouse buttons. For example, if you are left-handed you may want the right button to be the primary button instead of the left.

For the Microsoft Mouse, either of the two mouse buttons can be considered as primary and secondary. The integer "n" defines the primary mouse button, where "n" can be 1 or 3, and the integer "m" defines the secondary mouse button. The left button is numbered 1 and the right button is numbered 3. The default button assignment, represented using a command-line switch, is /KP1S3.

Note: You cannot define the same button as both primary and secondary. When you use this switch, you must specify both primary and secondary buttons.

For the Microsoft BallPoint Mouse, any of the three mouse buttons can be considered as primary and secondary. The integer "n" defines the primary mouse button, where "n" can be any of the buttons 1 through 3 -, and the integer "m" defines the secondary mouse button. You cannot define the same button as both primary and secondary. When you use this switch, you must specify both primary and secondary buttons.

To determine values for the parameters "n" and "m", hold the BallPoint Mouse with the clamp facing toward you, ball-side up. The button on the left side is number 1. The button on the right side is number 2. The default button assignment, represented using a command-line switch, is /KP1S3.

You can also use the /K switch to enable (turn on) the Clicklock feature for BallPoint by typing the optional parameter "c" after the button-selection switch. To disable the Clicklock feature, use the /K switch without the parameter "c".


Quiet Switch (/Q)
Quiet Switch

When you turn your computer on, the mouse or BallPoint mouse load description lines are not displayed because the mouse Setup program adds the mouse /Q switch to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. You can force the mouse load description lines to be displayed during the power-up of your computer by removing the /Q switch from the line that loads the mouse driver in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

The mouse is in verbose mode if you see several lines of information at the MS-DOS prompt after you type mouse in the directory containing the mouse software. To stop verbose mode at the MS-DOS prompt, add LoadQuiet=true to the [mouse] section in your MOUSE.INI file or type mouse /Q at the prompt.


Custom Acceleration Profiles

An acceleration profile determines the distance the mouse pointer moves across your screen for a given movement of your mouse. The distance the pointer moves is affected by both the distance and the speed of mouse movement.

Ordinarily, the effect of speed on pointer movement is determined by the four preset acceleration profiles in the MOUSE.INI file. You use Microsoft Mouse Manager to choose from the four acceleration profiles listed in the MOUSE.INI file: Low, Medium, High, or Unaccelerated.

However, you can override the preset acceleration profiles by creating your own and listing them in the MOUSE.INI file yourself. When the mouse driver is loaded, the profiles listed in the MOUSE.INI file are read into memory and displayed in Microsoft Mouse Manager.

See Also

Creating an Acceleration Profile

Editing Profiles in MOUSE.INI


Creating an Acceleration Profile

To view the Acceleration Profiles, maximize your help window. You can create your own acceleration profile using any ASCII text-editing program. Just use the format of the following sample lines and type the values that you want. You can then modify the MOUSE.INI file on your system to include the new values. The following values appear in the default MOUSE.INI file:

[AccelerationProfile1]

Label=	Low

Movement=	1	5	7	9	11	37	39	41	43

Factor=	1.00	1.25	1.50	1.75	2.00	2.25	2.50	2.75	3.00

[AccelerationProfile2]

Label=	Medium

Movement=	1	9	12	15	18	21	24	27	30	33	37	41	46

Factor=	1.00	1.25	1.50	1.75	2.00	2.25	2.50	2.75	3.00	3.25	3.50	3.75	4.00

[AccelerationProfile3]

Label=	High

Movement=	1	2	3	4	5	7	9	11	13	16	19	22	25

Factor=	1.00	1.25	1.50	1.75	2.00	2.25	2.50	2.75	3.00	3.25	3.50	3.75	4.00

[AccelerationProfile4]

Label=	Unaccelerated

Movement=	1

Factor=	1.00

The top line of each entry is the label that defines the profile. In these sample profiles, the labels are the same as those listed in Microsoft Mouse Manager: Low, Medium, High, and Unaccelerated. However, you can use any text label you want (up to 16 characters). When you load the mouse driver, you can display your labels by using Mouse Manager.

The numeric values in the lines labeled MOVEMENT and FACTOR are associated with one another. For example, in the Low profile, the second value in the MOVEMENT line, 5, is associated with the value 1.25 below it. The value 5 represents the speed of your mouse; that is, the distance it moves in a given period of time. The higher the number, the faster the mouse movement. The value of 1.25 in the FACTOR line is used to compute the pointer movement when the mouse is moved at a speed of 5; the pointer will move at 1.25 times the normal speed. If you increase the value in the FACTOR line for a given value in the MOVEMENT line, you increase the sensitivity of the mouse at that speed, and vice versa.


Editing Profiles in MOUSE.INI

To view the Acceleration Profiles, maximize your help window. You can change the values in either the MOVEMENT or FACTOR lines to change the way the pointer moves. For example, if you want a flat mouse-to-pointer relationship, where the pointer movement is the same for any speed of mouse movement, the MOVEMENT/FACTOR entries would look like this (notice that the label has also been changed to Flat):

Label=	Flat

Movement=	5	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100	110	120	127

Factor=	.8	.8	.8	.8	.8	.8	.8	.8	.8	.8	.8	.8	.8	.8

The same effect can be created by the following:

Label=	Flat

Movement=127

Factor=	.8

To accelerate the pointer linearly, you can increase the FACTOR value as follows (again, notice the label has been changed to Linear):

Label=	Linear

Movement=	5	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100	110	120	127

Factor= 	.1	.2	.3	.4	.5	.6	.7	.8	.9	1.0	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4

When creating or editing mouse profiles, the following rules apply:

Do not exceed 32 values per row.

Separate the values with one or more spaces.

Use MOVEMENT values in the range of 1 through 127.

Use FACTOR values in the range of 0.1 through 16.0 (leading and trailing zeros optional).

Every MOVEMENT value must have a corresponding FACTOR value.

Label names cannot exceed 16 characters.


Obtaining Technical Support

Microsoft offers a variety of support options to help you get the most from your Microsoft Mouse or BallPoint Mouse.

Product Support Information

When You Have a Question

Registering Your Microsoft Mouse or BallPoint Mouse

Using the Microsoft Forums on CompuServe

Calling Microsoft Product Support Services in the United States

Calling Microsoft Product Support outside the United States

Getting Product Support with a Text Telephone for
the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TDD/TT)


When You Have a Question

If you have a question about your Microsoft Mouse or Microsoft BallPoint Mouse, first check the User's Guide to make sure that the mouse is installed correctly. Microsoft offers a number of other sources of help, including online databases such as CompuServe.

If you cannot find the answer in the User's Guide, contact Microsoft Product Support Services in the United States or, if you are outside the United States, at the subsidiary office that serves your area.

When you call, you should be at your computer and have the appropriate product documentation at hand. Be prepared to give the following information:

The FCC ID number (found on the bottom of the mouse)

The Microsoft Mouse (or BallPoint Mouse) User's Guide

The make and model of your computer

An MS-DOS system disk for restarting your computer

A list of the peripheral devices attached to your computer

The exact wording of any messages that appeared on your screen

What happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred

How you tried to solve the problem

Microsoft support services are subject to the Microsoft prices, terms, and conditions in place at the time the service is used.


Registering Your Microsoft Product
Registering Your Microsoft Mouse or BallPoint Mouse

Please take a moment to fill out and mail the registration card included with the Microsoft Mouse or Microsoft BallPoint Mouse.

Registering your product entitles you to the following benefits

Microsoft technical support. If you have any difficulty using the Microsoft Mouse or BallPoint Mouse, your questions will be answered by dedicated support specialists experienced in assisting Microsoft customers.

Automatic notification of upgrades or revisions to the Microsoft Mouse or BallPoint Mouse. By receiving notices directly from Microsoft, you'll be among the first to know about upgrades.

Automatic notification when new products related to the Microsoft Mouse or BallPoint Mouse are released. You'll receive up-to-date information about exciting new Windows-based applications as soon as they become available. In some cases, you may be offered special introductory pricing.


Getting Product Support Inside the United States
Calling Microsoft Product Support Services in the United States

You can reach the Microsoft Product Support staff between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. If you think your Microsoft Mouse or BallPoint Mouse is not working properly, call Microsoft Product Support Services at (206) 635-7040. The engineers at this number can help you determine whether the mouse requires repair.

Microsoft support services are subject to the Microsoft prices, terms, and conditions in place at the time the service is used.


Getting Product Support with a Text Telephone for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TDD/TT)

Microsoft Product Support Services is available for the deaf and hard of hearing between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pacific time, Monday through Friday.

Using a special TDD/TT modem, dial (206) 635-4948.

Microsoft support services are subject to the Microsoft prices, terms, and conditions in place at the time the service is used.


Using the Microsoft Forums on CompuServe

You can contact Microsoft Product Support staff on several CompuServe forums. To get information through CompuServe, do one of the following:

If you already are a CompuServe member, at any ! prompt type

GO MICROSOFT

For an introductory CompuServe membership kit specifically for users of Microsoft software, call (800) 848-8199 and ask for operator 230.

Microsoft support services are subject to the Microsoft prices, terms, and conditions in place at the time the service is used.


Getting Product Support Worldwide
Calling Microsoft Product Support Services outside the United States

Microsoft provides product support services throughout the world. For product support or for information on how to receive product support, contact the Microsoft subsidiary office that serves your country. If you bought your mouse outside the United States, a card included with the Microsoft Mouse or BallPoint Mouse package lists the subsidiaries and how to reach them.

Microsoft support services are subject to the Microsoft prices, terms, and conditions in place at the time the service is used.


Help Index - BallPoint Mouse
Microsoft BallPoint Mouse Help

To learn how to use Help, press F1.

You can customize your BallPoint Mouse by

Improving Pointer Visibility

Using Extra Points

Setting Buttons, Speed, and Orientation

See Also

Running Meet the Mouse

Obtaining Technical Support

Viewing Technical Notes


Help Index - BallPoint Mouse
Microsoft BallPoint Mouse Help

To learn how to use Help, press F1.

You can customize your BallPoint Mouse by

Improving Pointer Visibility

Changing Pointer Size and Color

Enabling Pointer Growth

Enabling Mouse Trails

Using Extra Points

Setting and Activating Magnify

Setting Screen Wrap

Setting Snap-to

Setting and Activating Locate

Setting Buttons, Speed, and Orientation

Setting Mouse Buttons

Changing Mouse Orientation

Changing Overall Pointer Speed

Changing Acceleration

Setting Double-Click Speed

Using the Clicklock Feature

See Also

Running Meet the Mouse

Obtaining Technical Support

Viewing Technical Notes


Help Index - BallPoint Mouse
Microsoft BallPoint Mouse Help

To learn how to use Help, press F1.

You can customize your BallPoint Mouse by

Improving Pointer Visibility

Using Extra Points

Setting Buttons, Speed, and Orientation

Setting Mouse Buttons

Changing Mouse Orientation

Changing Overall Pointer Speed

Changing Acceleration

Setting Double-Click Speed

Using the Clicklock Feature

See Also

Running Meet the Mouse

Obtaining Technical Support

Viewing Technical Notes


Help Index - BallPoint Mouse
Microsoft BallPoint Mouse Help

To learn how to use Help, press F1.

You can customize your BallPoint Mouse by

Improving Pointer Visibility

Changing Pointer Size and Color

Enabling Pointer Growth

Enabling Mouse Trails

Using Extra Points

Setting Buttons, Speed, and Orientation

See Also

Running Meet the Mouse

Obtaining Technical Support

Viewing Technical Notes


Help Index - BallPoint Mouse
Microsoft BallPoint Mouse Help

To learn how to use Help, press F1.

You can customize your BallPoint Mouse by

Improving Pointer Visibility

Using Extra Points

Setting and Activating Magnify

Setting Screen Wrap

Setting Snap-to

Setting and Activating Locate

Setting Buttons, Speed, and Orientation

See Also

Running Meet the Mouse

Obtaining Technical Support

Viewing Technical Notes


Changing Pointer Size and Color - BallPoint Mouse
Changing Pointer Size and Color

Choosing a larger size or a different color may dramatically improve pointer visibility on liquid crystal display (LCD) screens.

To change pointer size

From the Size feature, select the icon that represents the size you want.

To change pointer color

From the Color feature, select the icon that represents the color you want.

To restore the default Windows pointers in the first Mouse Manager window

Choose Reset.

See Also

Enabling the Pointer Growth Feature

Enabling Mouse Trails


Enabling Pointer Growth - BallPoint Mouse
Enabling Pointer Growth

The Pointer Growth feature, available when a medium or large pointer is in effect, causes the pointer to grow to the larger size when you move the mouse quickly. Once mouse movement slows, the pointer returns to normal (small) size. You can adjust the Trigger Speed as well as the amount of Duration (after mouse movement slows) before the pointer returns to normal size.

To enable the growth feature

1	From the Size feature, select either Medium or Large pointer size.

2	Select Pointer Growth.

3	Move the mouse pointer to observe the pointer growing larger and returning to normal.

4	Adjust the Trigger Speed and Duration settings by dragging the scroll bar to Slow or Fast. You can also click or hold down the Slow or Fast arrows.

Note: Application-specific pointers in Windows grow but do not shrink back to the smaller size.

To restore the default Windows pointers in the first Mouse Manager window

Choose Reset.

See Also

Changing Pointer Size and Color

Enabling Mouse Trails


Enabling Mouse Trails - Ballpoint Mouse
Enabling Mouse Trails

Note: You must have the standard Windows EGA, VGA, or Super VGA drivers and Windows 3.1 or higher to use Mouse Trails.

The Mouse Trails feature improves the visibility of the mouse pointer by creating a comet-like trail when you move the pointer. Mouse Trails can dramatically improve pointer visibility on liquid crystal display (LCD) screens. The Mouse Trails feature takes effect after you select the check box. You can adjust the length of the trail after enabling Mouse Trails.

To enable Mouse Trails

1	From the Mouse Trails feature, select Enabled.

2	Move the mouse pointer around your screen to observe the mouse trails.

3	To make mouse trails longer or shorter, adjust the Trail Length setting.

To restore the default Windows pointers in the first Mouse Manager window

Choose Reset.

See Also

Enabling Pointer Growth

Changing Pointer Size and Color


Setting and Activating Magnify - BallPoint Mouse
Setting and Activating Magnify

You can enlarge the area around the cursor using Magnify. This is useful for hard to read areas on your screen. Once enabled, the feature is invisible until you need it. Activate it with the keyboard key and mouse button that you select below.

To enable Magnify

1	 Select the box next to Magnify.

2	A list appears and asks you for the combination you would like to use to activate Magnify. ALT, CTRL, and SHIFT refer to keyboard keys, and primary and secondary refer to mouse buttons. Double-click the combination of your choice.

The combination you select appears under the Magnify feature in Mouse Manager. This feature is invisible until you activate it.

To activate Magnify

1	Move your pointer to the area you want to magnify on your screen.

2	Hold down the key and click the mouse button that you chose for Magnify. To check your Magnify button choice, see the Magnify feature in Mouse Manager.

Note: Release the key and mouse button while using Magnify.

3	Click any mouse button to return to the normal pointer.

To restore the default Windows pointers in the first Mouse Manager window

Choose Reset.


Setting Screen Wrap - BallPoint Mouse
Setting Screen Wrap

You can set up your system so that the pointer wraps around the screen with Screen Wrap. When you move the pointer to the edge of your screen, instead of stopping, the pointer disappears off the edge of the screen and reappears on the opposite edge of the screen. With this feature, you can move the pointer from the bottom edge of your screen to the top edge using very little mouse movement.

To enable Screen Wrap

Select the box next to Screen Wrap.

To restore the default Windows pointers in the first Mouse Manager window

Choose Reset.


Setting Snap to - BallPoint Mouse
Setting Snap-to

Your pointer jumps to the default button of any dialog box with Snap-to. Once enabled, there is no action required to activate Snap-to. Your pointer will automatically snap to the default button of any dialog box. To accept the conditions of the default button in a dialog box, click your primary mouse button.

Note: Some software products are not designed to Microsoft Windows specifications, so this feature may not snap to the default buttons in all applications.

To enable Snap-to

Select the box next to Screen Wrap.

To restore the default Windows pointers in the first Mouse Manager window

Choose Reset.


Setting and Activating Locate - BallPoint Mouse
Setting and Activating Locate

You can easily track your pointer on the screen using Locate. This feature causes the pointer to appear at the center of your screen. This is useful for quickly finding your pointer on monochrome screens or liquid crystal displays (LCD) screens. Once enabled, Locate is transparent until you need it. Activate it with the mouse button and the keyboard key you select below.

To enable Locate

1	 Select the box next to Locate.

2	A list appears and asks you for the combination you would like to use to activate Locate. ALT, CTRL, and SHIFT refer to keyboard keys, and primary and secondary refer to mouse buttons. Double-click the combination of your choice.

The combination you select appears under the Locate feature in Mouse Manager. Use this combination to activate Locate.

To activate Locate

1	Hold down the key and click the mouse button that you chose for Locate. To check your locate button choice, see the Locate feature in Mouse Manager. The pointer appears at the center of your screen.

2	Release the key and button.

To restore the default Windows pointers in the first Mouse Manager window

Choose Reset.


Setting Mouse Buttons - BallPoint Mouse
Setting Mouse Buttons

You can use the Button Selection feature to set the mouse buttons to be used as primary, secondary, and clicklock.

Note: The same button cannot be both primary and secondary.

To set the mouse buttons for the BallPoint Mouse

1	Choose Orientation from Mouse Manager.

2	From the Button Selection feature, choose Set Buttons.

3	When prompted, click the mouse button you want to use as the primary button.

4	When prompted, click the mouse button you want to use as the secondary button.

5	The Clicklock button will, by default, be the button you did not choose as primary or secondary.

6	To save your settings and close Orientation, choose OK.

See Also

Using the Clicklock Feature


Changing Mouse Orientation - BallPoint mouse
Changing Mouse Orientation

You can easily reconfigure your BallPoint Mouse for any orientation on your keyboard or desktop. This is useful because you can attach the BallPoint Mouse to the right or left of your keyboard.

To set orientation for the BallPoint Mouse

1	Choose Orientation from Mouse Manager.

2	From the Orientation feature, choose Set Orientation.

Roll the ball in the direction that will be up for your mouse until the arrow reaches the compass.

3	To correct the direction, choose Set Orientation again.

4	To save your setting and close Orientation, choose OK.

If you do not want to accept the orientation you set, choose Cancel.


Changing Overall Pointer Speed - BallPoint Mouse
Changing Overall Pointer Speed

You can adjust Overall Pointer Speed for horizontal and vertical axes independently or together.

To adjust Overall Pointer Speed

Choose Sensitivity from Mouse Manager.

To adjust for both axes together

Click the large Slow or Fast arrow.

To adjust for one axis at a time

Drag the scroll box for the desired axis toward Slow or Fast. You can also click on the smaller Slow or Fast arrows that correspond to the desired axis.

To save your setting and close Sensitivity

Choose OK.


Changing Mouse Acceleration - BallPoint Mouse
Changing BallPoint Mouse Acceleration

There are four predefined mouse acceleration profiles: Low, Medium, High, and Unaccelerated.

To choose an acceleration profile

1	Choose Sensitivity from Mouse Manager.

2	Select the option button next to the profile you want to use.

You can test the new profile by moving the pointer around the screen.

3	To save your settings and close Sensitivity, choose OK.

See Also

Custom Acceleration Profiles


Setting Double-Click Speed - BallPoint mouse
Setting Double-Click Speed

You can change the speed at which Windows registers a double-click.

To adjust double-click speed

1	Choose Sensitivity from Mouse Manager.

2	Drag the scroll box toward Slow or Fast. You can also click the Slow or Fast arrows.

3	Double-click the Test button to confirm how quickly you must click for Windows.

When the clapper board on the Test button snaps open or shut, Windows has recognized your double-click.

4	To save your settings and close Sensitivity, choose OK.


Using the Clicklock Feature - BallPoint mouse
Using the Clicklock Feature

Using the Clicklock feature, allows you to drag without having to hold down the primary button. With Clicklock enabled, pressing a button that is not primary or secondary starts a drag operation. Pressing any button stops the drag.

To enable Clicklock for the BallPoint Mouse

1	Choose Orientation from Mouse Manager.

2	From the Button Selection feature, select Clicklock Enabled.

3	To close Orientation and save your settings, choose OK.

See Also

Setting Mouse Buttons


Clicklock

Using Clicklock is like telling your application that the primary button is depressed. You can drag by rolling the BallPoint mouse ball without holding the button down.


Running Meet the Mouse - BallPoint Mouse
Running Meet the Mouse

Meet the Mouse is a short demonstration that includes tips for optimal usage of the mouse design and its software.

To run Meet the Mouse

Choose the Meet the Mouse button in Mouse Manager.

To remove Meet the Mouse from your hard drive

Delete the ERGODEMO.DLL file from the directory that contains your mouse software.


Help - Mouse Control Panel
Choose Help for the Mouse you are using.

Microsoft Mouse Help

Microsoft BallPoint Mouse Help