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.
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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
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Part I. Important Safety Information
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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.
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Part II: General Notes Covering Various Operating Systems
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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.
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Part III. Notes for Windows 95 Users
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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.
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Part IV. Notes for Windows NT Users
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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.
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Part V. Notes for MS-DOS-Only Users
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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.
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Part VI. Regulatory Information
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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.