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Microsoft IntelliPoint software for Microsoft branded pointing device products

May 2001

(c) Microsoft Corporation, 2001. All rights reserved.

This document provides late-breaking or other information that supplements the Microsoft pointing device and IntelliPoint software documentation.

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CONTENTS
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1.1 IntelliPoint Setup requires the computer to be restarted before the Setup Wizard appears
1.2 Previously installed pointing device programs must be removed before installing IntelliPoint software
1.3 Connecting a different Microsoft pointing device after IntelliPoint Setup may result in an incorrect device displayed on the Buttons tab
1.4 The IntelliPoint Keystroke Assignment dialog box only accepts valid shortcut key combinations
1.5 Reassigning pointing device buttons and then pressing them while pressing certain keys on the keyboard may result in SHIFT key activation
1.6 Remove the batteries before transporting a Microsoft wireless pointing device
1.7 After removing IntelliPoint software, the links to start IntelliPoint in the documentation open the Mouse Properties dialog box

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GENERAL NOTES
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1.1 IntelliPoint Setup requires the computer to be restarted before the Setup Wizard appears
IntelliPoint uses the Windows Installer program to provide the appropriate installation dialog boxes and Setup actions. Windows Installer is included with many current operating systems and programs. If the computer you are running IntelliPoint Setup on does not already have the Windows Installer program, IntelliPoint Setup will automatically install it. In order to complete the installation of Windows installer, you must restart the computer. Once the installation of Windows Installer is complete and the computer is restarted, IntelliPoint Setup will resume.

1.2 Previously installed pointing device programs must be removed before installing IntelliPoint software
IntelliPoint software may not function properly if a different pointing device program is installed. During IntelliPoint installation, Setup detects certain pointing device programs and provides the option to disable or remove them. However, it is recommended that you remove any previously installed pointing device programs before running IntelliPoint Setup. For information about removing a program, see Windows Help. 

1.3 Connecting a different Microsoft pointing device after IntelliPoint Setup may result in an incorrect device displayed on the Buttons tab
During Setup, you must select the pointing device connected to the computer. Connecting a different pointing device later may result in an incorrect pointing device displayed on the IntelliPoint Buttons tab. However, you can select a different connected pointing device on the Buttons tab. The pointing device selected on the Buttons tab determines the button names and how they are situated.
Note: The pointing device model displayed on the Buttons tab does not affect the functionality of the pointing device.

>>>To update the connected Microsoft pointing device:

1) Start IntelliPoint software by pointing to Programs on the Start menu, and then clicking Microsoft Mouse.
Depending on the operating system, you may need to click More Programs.
2) On the Buttons tab, select the connected pointing device under Connected device.
Hint: The product name is specified on the bottom of the pointing device. 

If the Microsoft pointing device connected is not listed in the Connected device drop-down box on the Buttons tab, this tab may need to be updated. To update the information on the Buttons tab, click another Mouse Properties tab, and then click back to the Buttons tab. The connected pointing device will be listed in the Connected device drop-down box.

1.4 The IntelliPoint Keystroke Assignment dialog box only accepts valid shortcut key combinations
IntelliPoint software allows you to assign a keystroke to a pointing device button. The Keystroke Assignment dialog box accepts valid shortcut key combinations. If you enter an invalid shortcut key combination, the Keystroke Assignment box will display "None." If the keyboard you are using has proprietary shortcut keys, pressing one of these keys in the Keystroke Assignment dialog box may produce a valid shortcut key combination. However, using a propriety shortcut key in this manner is not recommended.

1.5 Reassigning pointing device buttons and then pressing them while pressing certain keys on the keyboard may result in SHIFT key activation
If you reassign a pointing device button to a different command, you may experience SHIFT key activation when you press the button while pressing certain keys on the keyboard. This is the result of the hardware codes sent by the keyboard interfering with the software codes sent by the customized pointing device button. To work around this, press the SHIFT key to disable the SHIFT key activation and do not press the pointing device buttons while pressing keys on the keyboard.

1.6 Remove the batteries before transporting a Microsoft wireless pointing device
Transporting a Microsoft wireless pointing device, in a briefcase for example, may cause the buttons to be pressed or held down accidentally. Pressing or holding down the wireless pointing device buttons drains the batteries and causes the device to emit radio frequency (RF) energy, much like an AM/FM radio. This occurs whenever the batteries are installed, even if the wireless receiver is disconnected from the computer. Before transporting a wireless pointing device or boarding an aircraft, it is strongly recommended that you remove the batteries from the device.

1.7 After removing IntelliPoint software, the links to start IntelliPoint in the documentation open the Mouse Properties dialog box
During IntelliPoint software removal, there is an option to save the Microsoft pointing device documentation to the Windows desktop. This documentation contains links to start IntelliPoint, which provides enhanced features and additional tabs to the Mouse Properties dialog box. After IntelliPoint software is removed, the documentation links continue to open the Mouse Properties dialog box, without the IntelliPoint enhancements.

