Targus AMW14US User manual
USER GUIDE
8-button
wireless
laser mouse
CAUTION
LASER RADIATION. DO NOT STARE INTO
THE BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. CLASS I LASER
PRODUCT.
NEVER POINT A LASER BEAM INTO A
PERSON’S EYES OR VIEW A LASER BEAM
DIRECTLY, AS PROLONGED EXPOSURE CAN
BE HAZARDOUS TO THE EYES.
MOMENTARY EXPOSURE FROM A LASER
POINTER, SUCH AS AN INADVERTENT
SWEEP OF THE LIGHT ACROSS A PERSON'S
EYES, MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY FLASH
BLINDNESS SIMILAR TO THE EFFECT OF A
CAMERA FLASH BULB. ALTHOUGH THIS
CONDITION IS TEMPORARY, IT CAN
BECOME MORE DANGEROUS IF THE
EXPOSED PERSON IS ENGAGED IN A
VISION-CRITICAL ACTIVITY SUCH AS
DRIVING.
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TARGUS 8-BUTTON
LASER WIRELESS
MOUSE
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Targus 8-Button
Laser Wireless Mouse for the desktop. This
ergonomically-designed mouse offers the latest in laser
tracking technology as well as the most up-to-date
wireless features. It allows for improved tracking
accuracy on most types of surfaces, even some mirror
and glass. With 6 channels and 256 IDs per channel, the
mouse's digital signal processor offers a new level of
accuracy and precision in wireless data transmission.
Productivity is enhanced by a practical 8-button design
that includes such short cuts as Internet back and
forward, applications switch and scroll up and down
functions.
NOTE: WHILE THE MOUSE IS FUNCTIONING,NO LASER LIGHT IS VISIBLE TO THE
NAKED EYE. BE CAREFUL NOT TO LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE EMITTER HOLE
WHILE THE MOUSE IS ACTIVE.
Package Contents
• Wireless Laser Mouse
• USB Receiver
• USB Charge Cable
• USB Extension Seat
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Targus 8-Button Laser Wireless Mouse
• 2 x AA Rechargeable Batteries
• User Guide
System Requirements
Hardware
• USB interface
Operating System
• Windows®2000/XP
For Desktop PCs
For instances where the PC is positioned under a desk or
other places that might impede wireless connectivity, use
of the extension seat is recommended.
1 Connect the extension seat to an available USB port
on your PC.
2 Plug the USB wireless receiver into the port labeled
'receiver' located at the top of the seat.
3 Connect the USB end of the charge cable to the USB
port labeled 'charger' on the extension seat.
• Windows Vista™
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Targus 8-Button Laser Wireless Mouse
For Notebook PCs
1 Connect the extension seat to an available USB port
on your PC.
2 Plug the USB wireless receiver into the port labeled
'receiver' located at the top of the seat.
3 Connect the charge cable's USB end to the USB port
labeled 'charger' on the extension seat.
Alternatively, if more than one USB port is available you
may opt not to use the extension seat by plugging the
receiver and charging cable directly into the notebook
PC's open USB ports.
Installing the Batteries
1 Remove the battery cover from the bottom of the
mouse by pressing the tab located on the bottom and
lifting it off.
Bottom of mouse
2 2 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries are included. Insert
the supplied batteries, making sure that the positive
(+) and negative (-) ends of each battery match the
polarity indicators inside the battery housing.
Battery cover
tab
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Targus 8-Button Laser Wireless Mouse
WARNINGS: USE ONLY HEAVY-DUTY NIMH RECHAREGEABLE BATTERIES.
NEVER USE ALKALINE BATTERIES.
AVOID MIXING NEW AND USED BATTERIES.
3 Slide the battery cover back into position until it
“clicks” firmly into place.
Charging the Mouse
For best results, you should charge the mouse at least
eight hours before using it.
1 Connect the supplied charge cable to the charge port
on the supplied extension seat and plug the extension
seat cable to the USB port on your computer.
2 Connect the other end of the charge cable to the
mouse.
3 Alternatively, you can connect the charge cable's USB
connector directly into an available USB port on your
computer.
NOTE: TO CONTINUOUSLY CHARGE THE MOUSE VIA THE USB CHARGE CABLE,
YOUR COMPUTER MUST BE ON AND AWAKE. FOR BEST RESULTS,TURN OFF
YOUR COMPUTER’S POWER MANAGEMENT FEATURE WHILE CHARGING THE
MOUSE.
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Operating Notes for Wireless Mice with
Recharging Feature via USB Cable
1. Charge the mouse for at least 8 hours before using it. And please
make sure only rechargeable batteries (the ones that come with your
product) are used.
2. Your computer needs to stay powered on for the mouse to charge.
Follow these steps to prevent your computer from going in to
Standby or Hibernate:
a) Click “Start”
b) Click “Control Panel”
c) Click “Performance and Maintenance” (Skip in Classic View)
d) Click “Power Options”
e) Make sure “System Standby:” and “System Hibernates:” under “Plugged
in” are set to “Never”
3. If you use your notebook computer’s LCD monitor, please do not
close the lid. (Please ignore this step if you use an external monitor
with your notebook lid closed.)
4. If your mouse does not respond after a period of inactivity, please
wake it up by pressing one of the buttons on the mouse or moving
the mouse around.
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Synchronisation
Make sure that your computer is turned on and has
detected the USB receiver before you synchronise.
1 Press and release the connect button on the receiver.
2 Press and release the connect button located on the
bottom of the mouse.
The receiver’s status light flashes while it scans the
identification codes. When synchronized the status
light stops flashing. This process must be completed
within a few seconds or the steps will need to be
repeated.
After successfully synchronising, you are ready to use
the mouse.
Connect
button
Connect
button
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Targus 8-Button Laser Wireless Mouse
NOTE: REMOVING THE BATTERIES WILL REQUIRE YOU TO SYNCHRONIZE THE
MOUSE WITH THE RECEIVER AGAIN.
Using the Mouse
NOTES: THE 4TH THROUGH 8TH BUTTONS REQUIRE WINDOWS 2000 OR XP
TO FUNCTION.
DUE TO THE IMPROVED TRACKING SPEED OF THE LASER ENGINE,USERS MAY
FIND THE CURSOR MOVEMENT IS FASTER THAN A CONVENTIONAL OPTICAL
MOUSE. CURSOR SETTINGS CAN BE CHANGED FROM THE CONTROL PANEL IN
WINDOWS.
1: Left Mouse Button 5: Application Switch
2: Right Mouse Button 6: Internet Page Backward
3: Middle Button/Scrolling 7: Scroll Up
4: Internet Page Forward 8: Scroll Down
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Safety Measures
• Although this mouse is a Class 1 Laser Product and
safe for operation, avoid pointing the laser into the
eyes or looking directly into the laser emitter.
• Keep the mouse away from young children.
• Any attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair the mouse
may result in exposure to laser light or other safety
hazards.
Sleep Mode
The mouse's sleep mode feature activates after 8
minutes of non-operation. To wake the mouse, click the
left, right or scroll mouse button.
Troubleshooting
What do I do if the mouse does not work?
• Make sure that the polarity of the batteries is correct.
The positive (+) and negative (-) ends of each battery
must match the positive (+) and negative (-)
connections in the battery housing.
• Make sure that the batteries are fully charged. Check
your computer’s suspend mode settings, as the mouse
will not charge while the computer is in suspend mode.
• Check that the receiver's USB connector is firmly
attached to the USB port on your computer or the
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