Tracer
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Installing Tracer
Installing Tracer is quick and simple. Please refer to the illustration on the preceding page:
1.
Make sure you have a Microsoft, Logitech or compatible mouse driver installed on your computer. Refer to your
operating system's documentation for details about driver verification and installation.
2.
Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet and insert power plug into the back of the receiver.
Note - The AC adapter is required to charge the NiMH battery in the transmitter. Once the transmitter is charged, the
AC adapter may be disconnected, if desired. The AC adapter needs to be connected to the receiver when charging of the
battery is required. Disconnecting the AC adapter may also reduce the reception range.
3.
Install NiMH battery into Tracer transmitter (see "Installing or Removing Batteries" below)
4.
Allow Tracer to charge in cradle for 14 hours.
5.
Turn off your computer.
6.
Connect theTracer receiver cable to your computer by one of the following methods:
a.
Directly connect the PS2 plug on the receiver to the PS2 port on the rear of your computer.
b.
If you use a PC that does not have a PS2 port, connect the receiver to either the RS-232 serial port or a USB port using the
appropriate adapter.
c.
If you are using an Apple Macintosh with an ADB jack, use the appropriate adapter and load the driver software as instructed
in the README file on the included diskette.
d.
If you are using an Apple Macintosh with a USB jack, connect the receiver to the USB jack using the appropriate adapter
Refer to your computer's instruction manual to locate the correct port. The adapter you specified when ordering the
Tracer will have been included in your shipment.
7.
Power on computer
Note - Receiver must be at least 12 inches from any significant electromagnetic source (e.g., monitor).
Using Tracer
The Transmitter
Note - The transmitter must be placed on the receiver cradle before initial use. If it was not, place the transmitter in
the cradle until the transmitter LED blinks at least once, to allow the system to synchronize properly.
Familiarize yourself with the features of the transmitter:
