Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of
your new Laser Mouse product! The
Penta Laser Mouse
F1 is a long range
presentation mouse that is designed specifically for
PowerPoint®
presentations or
Keynote™ presentations.
It is an essential tool in providing a professional looking
computer presentation. It is almost as important as the
LCD projector or even your laptop computer.
The other important feature is that the F1 now comes with a built-in
1 Gigabyte flash drive, which allows you to store various computer
files such as photos, spreadsheets, documents, faxes, videos, games,
and PowerPoint files.
Please scroll down the page
to see all the information. For your convenience you may
also print out the page and keep it as a reference. If you
are having any problems with your Laser Mouse, please review the
TROUBLE SHOOTING SECTION at the bottom of the page.
Quick Start Guide
Insert Battery - Remove the battery
cover carefully and insert battery. Make sure the positive (+) side is facing up.
Laser Mode - To
activate or deactivate the "Laser Beam" press the clear
triangular button and the pink laser button at the
same time for about 5 seconds or until the triangular button
flashes red.
Insert Receiver - Insert the little "Wireless
Receiver" into any available USB port. The operating
system should automatically detect the receiver and install the
appropriate drivers.
Test Laser Mouse - Press the "Navigation
Disk" (rubber circle) and the cursor arrow on the computer
screen should start moving. If you are having problems,
please see instructions below.
Compatibility
Works with Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000, Windows
Me, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows
Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Ultimate
Package Contents
1 Penta Laser Mouse F1 (black and silver color)
1 USB Receiver with built-in flash drive (About the size of a pack of gum)
1 Lithium Battery
1 Zip Up Carrying Case with handy pocket clip
The "MOUSE" and the "RECEIVER"
The Remote Mouse The remote mouse or just "MOUSE", as we refer to it in
this user's guide, is the thing pictured in the above photo.
Remember, there are just two basic parts to this product. They are
the MOUSE and the RECEIVER.
Triangular Function Key -
Blinks red or green for different functions. It is shaped like a
triangle.
Navigation Disk - The
Navigation Disk is basically a digital trackball, which allows you to
move the cursor around the screen.
Slide Advance - This
allows you to advance your PowerPoint® slides forward or reverse.
Slide it down to advance. Slide it up to reverse. (the slide
advance only works with PowerPoint® 2000 or later versions)
Laser Lens - This is the
source of the laser beam.
As with all laser pointers, please use caution with this device.
Left & Right Mouse Buttons
- These work exactly like the left and right mouse buttons on a standard
computer mouse.
Laser Button - This is an
on/off button for the laser beam.
Wireless Receiver - This is the
part that plugs into the computer. It is about the size of a pack
of gum.
USB Connector - The USB
connector plugs into any available USB port. Most modern day
computers have USB ports.
Reset Button
- Use this
button only when the Laser Mouse is not working or if you are changing
channels. The Wireless Receiver must be plugged into running
computer for the reset button to work. See Changing Channels
section below for more details.
The Carrying
Case
It is a good idea to make it a habit to always pack your Laser Mouse
Remote and the little Laser Mouse Receiver into the carrying case right
after you're finished with your presentation. The little receiver
looks like a USB "Thumb Drive". Therefore, they are a target for
would be thieves that think they found a new "Thumb Drive" for their
computer.
Laser Mouse carrying case
What is Laser Mode?
What is Laser Mode? "Laser Mode" is a safety feature that disables the Laser
Beam until the Laser Mouse is placed in "Laser Mode"
How do I place it in
Laser Mode? To place the Laser Mouse in "Laser Mode", press the "Triangular
Function Key" and the "Laser
Button" down simultaneously for about 5 seconds. When the
"Triangular Function Key" flashes red, the Laser Mouse will be in "Laser Mode".
Now press the "Laser Button" by itself to fire the laser pointer.
Installation
Insert Battery - Place the
battery into the Laser Mouse with the positive side up. Hold the
"Laser Button" and the "Triangular Button" down at the same time for
about 5 seconds. This will place the Laser Mouse into "Laser
Mode". Now press the "Laser Button" to test that the laser is
working.
Insert Wireless Receiver -
Insert the Wireless Receiver Unit into any available USB port on your
computer.
Windows 2000/XP - For
Windows 2000 and Windows XP, the operating system will automatically
detect and install the Laser Mouse. The Laser Mouse will be ready
to use in about 30 seconds.
Windows 98/ME - For
Windows 98 and Windows ME, the operating system will automatically
detect the Wireless Receiver, but you will have to hit the "next" button
a few times and you might have to insert the Windows 98/ME CD into your
computer. After this procedure the Laser Mouse will be ready to
use.
Don't get a Speeding Ticket
How to Adjust Pointer Speed:
Before you get frustrated with the "Mouse" performance of the Laser
Mouse, first check the speed of your mouse. It might be set too slow or
too fast. The properties of the Laser Mouse are controlled by the
regular "Mouse" properties found in the Windows "Control Panel". To get
to Control Panel, click on the "Start Menu" and select "Settings" and
then select "Control Panel". There you will see an Icon of a computer
mouse. Double click on the Mouse Icon and a window will pop up
displaying the mouse properties. There you can adjust the speed of the
cursor. Speed it up or slow it down according to what works best for
you.
Tip: To adjust the speed of your Laser Mouse, go
to Start Menu, then select Settings, then select Control Panel, then
select Mouse. When you get to the Mouse Properties, select the Pointer
Options tab. Inside Pointer Options you will see a box to adjust the
pointer speed. Slide the bar to the right to make the pointer go faster.
New Multimedia Functions
The newly
redesigned Laser Mouse now functions as a remote for your iTunes
® or most other music/media computer programs.
Multimedia Functions: You probably noticed the
new markings on the Laser Mouse. What do these markings mean? Every
symbol on the Laser Mouse is for one of the new multimedia functions.
For example the "Power On/Off" starts the default media application. The
Up/Down arrow above and below the Navigation disk is to move from track
to track on your media program. The Play/Pause symbol on the Mouse
Button Bar is to Play and Pause your music tracks. The Multimedia
functions work with most media applications like Windows Media Player
and the popular iTunes software.
Important Note: There are two basic modes of
operation: MOUSE MODE (default) and MEDIA MODE (flashing green light).
When you press the Triangular Function key once, it will light up green
(and continue to flash green) and will place the Laser Mouse in "Media
Mode". While in Media Mode the Navigation Disk will not move your mouse
on the screen. To exit "Media Mode", simply press the Function Key once
more and it will go back into "Mouse Mode".
How to tell if the Laser Mouse is in “Media Mode” Stare at the triangular button for about 10 seconds. If it flashes
green about every 3 seconds then the Laser Mouse is in “Media Mode”.
MEDIA MODE ON Press the triangular button once and it will light up and
stay lit for about 5 seconds. Then it will continue to flash about every
3 seconds to indicate the Laser Mouse is in “Media Mode”.
MEDIA MODE OFF Press the triangular button once and it will light as you
press it but it will stop being lit as soon as you release the button.
press this button once for "multimedia"
mode, press it again to return to "mouse"
mode
Press the triangular button
once and it will turn green indicating that the Laser Mouse is now
in multimedia mode. It will continue to blink green.
Click
here to see picture.
You will see new special
multimedia markings on the buttons of the new Laser Mouse.
Left Mouse Button =
Play/Pause
Right Mouse Button =
Stop
Navigation Disk =
Song/Track Selection
Scroll Button = Volume
Control
Push-in on Scroll
Button = Mute
It's really simple. Just
open up your media program. Click the Triangular Button.
And then use the Laser Mouse to control various functions on your
music program.
Changing Channels (Don't do it
unless you have to)
The only time you need to
change the channel is when you are using multiple Laser Mice that
are close enough to interfere with each other.
If the Laser Mouse is not working or if there is
interference with another Laser Mouse, you will want to change the
"Channel". To change the Digital ID please follow the
instructions below.
Change Channel - Press
the "Triangular Function Key" and press in on the "Slide Advance"
simultaneously for about 5 seconds. (make sure you press in on the
"Slide Advance". Don't roll the "Slide Advance up or down, but
press in on it.) When the "Triangular Function Key" flashes green, you
have changed the Channel.
Place the Receiver in
"Learning Mode" - First, plug the receiver into the USB
port. Use a narrow object like a paper clip to push the
"Learning Mode" button. Press this button quickly. If you hold the
button for too long (say over 5 seconds), the receiver will not go into
"Learning Mode".
Send New Channel to
the Receiver - Press the "Navigation Disk" on the
Laser Mouse. This will send the new channel to the
Receiver Unit.
If the receiver is still not working,
repeat steps 1-3.
Note: If you
remove the battery, the channel will be reset to the factory default.
Trouble Shooting
Help, my Laser Mouse
is not working!!!
Step 1: Make sure it is in Mouse Mode
Press the Triangle shaped button once. Now press
the Navigation Disk and see if the mouse starts working. If not,
go on to STEP 2
Step 2: Test the Battery
Open up the battery
compartment and double check that the "Positive" (+) is facing up.
Place the Laser Mouse into Laser Mode
(see Laser Mode here) and test the Laser. If Laser Works then go
on to STEP 3
Step 3: Test the Receiver
DO YOU HEAR A TONE? Remove the
little Laser Mouse Receiver from the USB port on your computer.
When you remove it you should hear a beep or a tone from your
computer. Now plug the receiver back into the computer.
You should hear a beep or tone when you plug it back in. If
you do not hear any beeps or tones, double check that your volume on
your computer is not muted or that your speaker system is turned on.
If you still do not hear any beeps or tones, then got to next
section B. If you do hear beeps or tones go to section C.
USB EXTENSION CABLE. Now
try plugging a USB extension cable into your computer's USB port.
Next, plug the little receiver into the other end of the USB cable.
Notice if you hear a beep or tone. Now pick up the Laser Mouse
remote and test to see if it works now. 1. If you did not hear
a tone and your Laser Mouse still does not work, please send us an
email here. 2. If you did hear a beep or tone, but your Laser Mouse
still does not work, go to section C
RESET THE RECEIVER. The
problem may be that the Laser Mouse is not talking to the receiver.
With the little receiver plugged into the computer, take a paper
clip and stick it into the little hole that's located on the
receiver. There is a little bubble button inside the hole and
you should feel it going down as you press the paper clip into the
hole. Ok, now you receiver is reset. Pick up your Laser
Mouse remote and test it out to see if it works now. If your
Laser Mouse still does not work, please got to section D.
TEST IT ON ANOTHER COMPUTER.
If you have another computer available, try testing the Laser Mouse
on another computer. Try to find one with a similar operating system
(for example, Windows XP). If your Laser Mouse still does not
work, please send us an email here.
My
Laser Mouse works, but it doesn't respond very well
TRY A DIFFERENT USB PORT: Try
moving the little receiver to a different USB port. Simply
unplug the little receiver and plug it into a different USB port on
your computer.
USB EXTENSION CABLE. A USB
extension cable can improve the reception of the Little Receiver.
Now try plugging a USB extension cable into your computer's USB
port. Next, plug the little receiver into the other end of the
USB cable. Now pickup up the Laser Mouse and see if it
performs better. If your Laser Mouse still has sluggish
performance, please send us an
email here.
USB extension cable
Known Issue with some Laptops
Problem:
Though it is rare, some laptops do not have enough clearance for the
"Wireless Receiver" to be fully inserted into their USB port.
Solution:
If you do not already have one, purchase a "USB Extension Cable".
Plug the USB extension cable into the laptop's USB port. Then plug
the "Wireless Receiver" into the USB extension cable.
Miscellaneous We hope you are enjoying your new Penta Laser Mouse. However, there are a few items that you should keep in mind
while using this great product.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Remove the batteries if the device will not be used for
longer than a month.
Never, ever point the Laser Beam at the eye of yourself or
another person or animal. The Laser Beam is a powerful form of
light that could cause injury to your eye.
Feedback The user's guide is designed to be interactive in that you can
suggest (via email) new topics, procedures, trouble shooting, etc. If you have
any suggestions that would
help improve the online instruction manual, please send them
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