README.TXT Release Notes for the Microsoft(R) Mouse and Microsoft IntelliPoint version 1.10 (C) Copyright Microsoft Corporation, 1995 This document contains late-breaking information that supplements the Quick Reference Card and the IntelliPoint Online User's Guide. ------------------------- How to View This Document ------------------------- This document was formatted to be read in Windows(R) Notepad or the MS-DOS(R) Editor. To print the document in either application, choose Print from the File menu. ****************************************************************** CONTENTS I. Important Safety Information II. General Notes Covering Various Operating Systems 1. Do Not Install on a Network Drive 2. Using MS-DOS Disk Caching Software During Setup 3. Running IntelliPoint on a Computer with Multiple Operating Systems 4. Loading MOUSE.EXE into Upper Memory 5. Vanish Does Not Function in Spreadsheet Applications 6. Changing IntelliPoint Settings in Windows vs. MS-DOS 7. Using IntelliPoint on a Laptop with an External Mouse 8. Detecting PS/2 Pointing Devices 9. Disabling SnapTo if You Use CorelDRAW III. Notes For Windows 95 Users 1. Hiding the Taskbar When Using PointerWrap 2. Running IntelliPoint on a Computer with Multiple User Profiles 3. Some Mouse Tabs Are Part of the Operating System IV. Notes for Windows NT(TM) Users 1. IntelliPoint Only Supports x86 Operating Systems 2. IntelliPoint Does Not Support Animation on the Desktop 3. Return to Previous Position Not Available in Windows NT V. Notes for MS-DOS-Only Users Using Large and Medium Pointers VI. Regulatory Information 1. United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations 2. Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations ==================================== Part I. Important Safety Information ==================================== Some studies suggest that long periods of repetitive motion coupled with an improper work environment and incorrect work habits may be linked to certain types of physical discomfort or injury. These include carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), tendinitis, and tenosynovitis. It is important to follow all instructions contained in this section. Failure to do so may result in CTS, tendinitis or tenosynovitus. These instructions may not only help minimize your chances of experiencing one of these conditions, but will also help you to work more comfortably and effectively. Ensuring that your chair, work surface, and placement of the mouse are in the correct positions is important. In addition, you should take frequent breaks to avoid sitting in the same position for extended periods of time. ========================================================= Part II: General Notes Covering Various Operating Systems ========================================================= 1. Do Not Install on a Network Drive Installing IntelliPoint on a network drive is not supported. Users with IntelliPoint version 1.00 installed on a network drive will not be able to perform an upgrade to that drive. 2. Using MS-DOS-based Disk Caching Software During Setup If you use MS-DOS-based disk cache software other than Microsoft SMARTDrive, do not choose the Restart command after completing setup. Instead choose Exit, then exit Windows and restart your computer manually. Some MS-DOS-based disk caching programs use a write-behind caching technique. If the cache isn't flushed before restarting your computer, disk errors could occur. Alternatively, you could temporarily disable your disk caching software by 'REMing' it out in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, then re-enable it once you have installed IntelliPoint. 3. Running IntelliPoint on a Computer with Multiple Operating Systems If you have installed Windows NT and Windows 95 on the same computer and IntelliPoint is installed on both operating systems, uninstalling IntelliPoint from one operating system may remove files that are used by IntelliPoint on the other operating system. If you encounter problems with IntelliPoint on the second operating system, reinstall it on that system. 4. Loading MOUSE.EXE into Upper Memory The MS-DOS mouse driver is automatically loaded into upper memory, if available. If you use the MS-DOS "loadhigh" command, your mouse driver may be loaded into low memory. 5. Vanish Does Not Function in Spreadsheet Applications The Vanish feature does not hide the pointer in spreadsheet applications. 6. Changing IntelliPoint Settings in Windows vs. MS-DOS When you change Set Buttons, Pointer Speed, Acceleration, and Orientation in a Windows version of IntelliPoint, the changes do not take effect in the MS-DOS version of IntelliPoint until you restart your computer. However, if you change these settings in the MS-DOS version of IntelliPoint, the changes take effect in both versions immediately. 7. Using IntelliPoint on a Laptop with an External Mouse If you have an external mouse connected to your laptop computer, the mouse driver will not work with the integrated pointing device. Disconnect the external mouse before using the mouse driver with the integrated pointing device. To change the load order for the mouse driver so that the driver will search for an external device first, do one of the following: If your system has an integrated Serial pointing device, add the following line to the [Mouse] section of the MSINPUT.INI file EmbeddedType=Serial1 If your system has an integrated PS/2 pointing device, add the following line to the [Mouse] section of the MSINPUT.INI file EmbeddedType=PS2 If no external device is found, the drivers will find the integrated pointing device. NOTE: IntelliPoint supports only 100% Microsoft Mouse-compatible pointing devices. 8. Detecting PS/2 Pointing Devices Some hardware systems may have a hidden Extended BIOS for PS/2 devices (some AST machines for instance). To install the IntelliPoint drivers correctly on these systems, add the following line to the [Mouse] section of the MSINPUT.INI file: FailIfNoExtendedBIOS=FALSE 9. Disabling SnapTo if You Use CorelDRAW If you use the Zoom In feature in CorelDRAW, be sure to disable the SnapTo feature on the Activity tab. Zoom In does not work if SnapTo is enabled. ==================================== Part III. Notes for Windows 95 Users ==================================== 1. Hiding the Taskbar When Using the PointerWrap Feature When using PointerWrap in conjunction with the Windows 95 setting to hide the Taskbar, it may be difficult to grab the Taskbar's border. If this happens, display the Taskbar by clicking the Start button, pointing to Settings, and then clicking Taskbar. Clear the Auto hide check box. 2. Running IntelliPoint on a Computer with Multiple User Profiles Uninstalling IntelliPoint under Windows 95 is not recommended when user profiles are enabled on the system. Uninstalling can result in instability and invalid settings for other users who logon to the computer. 3. Some Mouse Tabs Are Part of the Operating System Under Windows 95, the Pointers and General tabs are a standard part of the Windows 95 operating system and are not part of IntelliPoint. Only tabs with the Microsoft IntelliPoint logo are installed by IntelliPoint. =================================== Part IV. Notes for Windows NT Users =================================== 1. IntelliPoint Only Supports x86 Operating Systems This version of IntelliPoint only supports Intel-compatible x86 operating systems. You cannot install IntelliPoint on another operating system, such as MIPS or Alpha. However, you can use your mouse with those systems. 2. IntelliPoint Does Not Support Animation on the Desktop Under Windows NT, the animated special effects work in any window and over any object. However, animated special effects aren't displayed when you click on the desktop. 3. Return to Previous Position Not Available in Windows NT In Windows 95 and Windows 3.1x, the SnapTo feature includes an option that enables you to return the pointer to its previous position when the dialog box closes. This option is not available in Windows NT. ==================================== Part V. Notes for MS-DOS-Only Users ==================================== Using Large and Medium Pointers When using a large- or medium-sized pointer, some MS-DOS-based applications may not redraw the pointer correctly, resulting in "mouse droppings". When using a large- or medium-sized pointer, the pointer might appear distorted in some applications. ================================= Part VI. Regulatory Information ================================= 1. United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The Microsoft hardware device(s) which accompanies this software can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy. If not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions given in the printed documentation, the device may cause harmful interference with radio and TV reception. Any cable that is connected to the device must be a shielded cable that is properly grounded. Your Microsoft hardware device has been tested, and it complies with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful RF interference in a residential installation. There is, however, no guarantee that RF interference will not occur in a particular installation. To determine if your hardware device is causing interference, disconnect the device from your computer. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the device. If the interference continues after you disconnect the hardware device, turn the computer off and then on again. If the interference stopped when the computer was off, check to see if one of the input/output (I/O) devices or one of the computer's internal accessory boards is causing the problem. Disconnect the I/O devices one at a time and see if the interference stops. If your computer does cause interference, try the following measures to correct it: * Relocate the radio or TV antenna until the interference stops. * Move the computer farther away from the radio or TV, or move it to one side or the other of the radio or TV. * Plug the computer into a different power outlet so that the computer and radio or TV are on different circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses. * If necessary, ask your computer dealer or an experienced radio-TV technician for more suggestions. You may find helpful information in the booklet "The Interference Handbook" (1993), published by the FCC. The booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. The stock number is 004-000-00493-1. NOTE: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Microsoft could void the user's authority to operate this device. 2. Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.