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Batteries
CAUTION
Use AAA alkaline batteries, AAA manganese batteries, or AAA
nickel hydride batteries with this product.
If this product will be unused for a long period of time, remove
the battery to avoid battery leakage and failure.
Cleaning the Mouse
If the product body becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
Use of a volatile liquid (paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc.)
may affect the material quality and colour of the product.
Cautions for Wireless Equipment
This product is wireless equipment using the entire range
of the 2.4 GHz band and it is possible to avoid the band of
mobile object identification systems. DS-SS is used for the radio wave
method. The interference distance is 10 m.
The 2.4 GHz band is also used by medical equipment, Bluetooth, and
wireless LAN equipment conforming to the IEEE802.11b/11g standard.
Before using this product, check that there are no other “radio stations”*
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operating nearby.
If electromagnetic interference occurs between this product and other
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“radio stations”, move this product to another location or stop using this
product.
* Other “radio stations” refer to industrial, scientific and medical devices
using the 2.4 GHz band like this product, other radio stations of this type,
licensed radio station premises for mobile object identification system
that is used in factory production lines, certain non-licensed low power
radio stations and amateur radio stations.
WARNING
Do not use this product with a device that may have
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a serious function or influence. There are rare cases
where an external radio wave at the same frequency
or the radio wave emitted from a mobile phone
causes this product to malfunction, slow down, or fail
to operate.
Do not use this product in a hospital or other
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locations where the use of radio waves is prohibited.
The radio waves of this product may affect electronic
and medical devices (e.g. pacemaker).
The use of a wireless mouse in an aircraft is prohibited
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by aviation law because doing so may interfere with
flight safety. Turn off the power of the mouse body
before boarding an aircraft and do not use it in the
aircraft.
* ELECOM is not liable for any accident or social
damages incurred by the failure of this product.
Package Contents
This product's packaging contains the items listed below. Before
using the product, check that all items are present. We make
every effort to ensure that all products are packaged correctly.
However, in the event that an item is missing or damaged,
contact the retailer from whom you purchased the product.
Mouse x1
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Receiver unit x1
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AAA alkaline battery x2
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User’s Manual x1
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Safety Precautions
Part Names
Installing·Replacing the Battery
Before using this product, install two AAA battery in the
mouse body.
Remove the battery cover.
Insert the battery.
Make sure that the
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polarity is correct.
Install the battery cover.
Replacing batteries
Remove the battery cover.
Remove the battery by using
the battery removal sheet.
Insert the battery.
Do not mix different
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types of batteries or
use old batteries with
new batteries to avoid
battery leakage and
failure.
Install the battery cover.
Turning On and Off the Mouse
Turning on the mouse
When using this product, turn the mouse body power
on.
Slide the power switch to the ON position
The remaining battery level indicator lamp is illuminated in
red for a certain period. When the battery level gets low, the
indicator lamp flashes red continuously.
* Flashes for a certain period when the remaining battery level gets low.
Turning off the mouse
When not using this product, turn the mouse body
off to save battery power.
Slide the power switch to the OFF position
Restoring from sleep state
Click the right mouse button.
To reduce battery drain, the mouse enters sleep mode
automatically if it is left without being operated for a
certain period of time with the power or switch turned
on.
Inserting and Taking Out the Receiver Unit
Inserting the receiver unit
Remove the battery cover.
Place the receiver unit into
the receiver unit housing.
Install the battery cover.
Taking out the receiver unit
Remove the battery cover.
Take the receiver unit
out of the receiver unit
housing.
Install the battery cover.
Preparation before Use
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Check USB ports
Check the USB port on your computer.
USB port
Any USB port may be used.
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This product can be connected to a USB hub. However,
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it may not work depending on the power supply
capability of the USB hub.
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Installing the Receiver Unit
Activate the PC.
If Windows® prompts you to choose an account (a user
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name) when it starts up, be sure to log on using an
administrator account.
Wait until Windows® has started up completely.
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Insert the receiver unit into the USB port of the PC.
USB port
Receiver unit
Insert here.
Carefully check the orientation of the connector
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and the place where you will connect the receiver
unit.
If you feel strong resistance when inserting
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the receiver unit, check that the shape and
orientation of the connector is correct. Using
excessive force may damage the connector and
cause injury.
Do not touch the USB connector terminals.
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The mouse driver is installed automatically.
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Checking operation
Check that the mouse scrolls up and down correctly in
Windows® Internet Explorer.
From the [Start] menu, select [All Programs], and
then [Internet Explorer].
Internet Explorer will launch.
Display your favourite web site in Internet Explorer
and change the size of the window so that the
vertical scrollbar appears.
* The sample website used here is the ELECOM homepage.
Scrollbar
Scroll the tilt wheel back and
forth.
In applications that do not support scrolling,
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the screen will not move when you scroll the tilt
wheel.
In order to use this product's horizontal scrolling
function, you must download and install ELECOM
MouseAssistant 2 for Windows from our company's web
site.
Proceed to "Using the horizontal scrolling and
button allocation functions" on the reverse of this
sheet.
When using Windows®
Meaning of symbols
WARNING
Failure to observe precautions
may result in serious personal
injury or death due to fire,
electric shock, or other causes.
CAUTION
Failure to observe precautions
may result in personal injury
due to electric shock or other
causes, and may damage other
equipment.
Prohibited action
Mandatory action
Situation that needs attention
Notes and reference information
Information that is handy to know
Observe these precautions carefully to avoid
personal injury, damage, fire, and other problems
WARNING
If an abnormality is found with this product
(emission of heat, smoke or abnormal smell from
the product), or if a foreign object (water, metal
chip, etc.) enters the product, immediately stop
using the product and disconnect the receiver
unit from the PC, and remove the battery from
the mouse. After doing this, contact the retailer
from whom you purchased the product.
If you continue to use the product under these
conditions, it may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not drop or hit this product.
If this product is damaged, immediately stop
using the product and disconnect the receiver
unit from the PC, and remove the battery from
the mouse. After doing this, contact the retailer
from whom you purchased the product.
If you continue to use the product in a damaged
condition, it may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not attempt to disassemble, modify or repair
this product by yourself, as this may cause a fire,
electric shock or product damage.
Do not put this product in fire, as the product
may burst, resulting in a fire or injury.
WARNING
Do not connect or disconnect the receiver unit
with a wet hand, modify the receiver unit or bend
it forcibly, as this may cause a fire or electric shock.
CAUTION
Do not place this product in any of the following
environments:
In a car exposed to sunlight, a place exposed
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to direct sunlight, or a place that becomes hot
(around a heater, etc.)
In a moist place or a place where condensation
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may occur
In an uneven place or a place exposed to
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vibration
In a place where a magnetic field is generated
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(near a magnet, etc.)
In a dusty place
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This product does not have a waterproof
structure. Use and store this product in a place
where the product body will not be splashed
with water or other liquid.
Rain, water mist, juice, coffee, steam or sweat
may also cause product damage.
Do not use this product with any device that
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may significantly affect other equipment in
the event that it malfunctions.
If this product is used on a transparent surface
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such as glass or a highly reflective surface such
as a mirror, the optical sensor will not function
correctly and mouse cursor movement will
become unstable.
When not using the mouse for one month or
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more, disconnect the receiver unit from the
PC.
When you no longer need to use this product,
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be sure to dispose of it in accordance with the
local ordinances and laws of your area.
Avoid looking directly at the light of the
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sensor as doing so may cause eye damage.
Always keep the receiver unit out of the
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reach of children as there is a danger that
they may swallow it.
Mouse
Receiver unit
Tilt wheel
The tilt wheel can be turned back and forward with your finger or
pressed like a button to operate the PC.
Tilting the tilt wheel to the right or left lets you scroll horizontally.
You must download and install ELECOM MouseAssistant
2 for Windows from our company's web site to use the
horizontal scrolling function with Windows.
Using the horizontal scrolling and button allocation
functions (See reverse)
Right button
Used for right-click operation.
Left button
Used for left-click operation.
Remaining battery level indicator lamp
Indicates when to replace the batteries.
When a battery has been inserted, if there are sufficient
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remaining battery levels, it will illuminate in red for a certain
period of time, and if low, it will flash continuously.
If the remaining battery level becomes low during use, it will
flash continuously in red for a certain period of time.
Battery cover
This cover is removed to install batteries.
Power switch
Used to turn the mouse body on and off.
Optical sensor
Illuminates red when the mouse body is turned on. When the
mouse body is moved, this sensor detects mouse movement.
Avoid looking directly at the light of the sensor as doing so may
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cause eye damage.
Receiver unit housing
Used to store the receiver unit.
Battery housing
Batteries are inserted here.
Battery removal sheet
Used to remove the batteries from the battery housing.
USB connector (Male)
Connected to a PC USB port.
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Check USB ports
Check the USB port on your computer.
USB port
Any USB port may be used.
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This product can be connected to a USB hub. However,
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it may not work depending on the power supply
capability of the USB hub.
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Installing the Receiver Unit
Activate the Macintosh.
Wait until Mac OS X has started up completely.
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Insert the receiver unit into a USB port on your
Macintosh.
USB port
Receiver unit
Insert here.
Carefully check the orientation of the
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connector and the place where you will
connect the receiver unit.
If you feel strong resistance when inserting
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the receiver unit, check that the shape and
orientation of the connector is correct. Using
excessive force may damage the connector and
cause injury.
Do not touch the USB connector terminals.
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The mouse driver is installed automatically.
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Checking operation
Check that the vertical and horizontal scrolling functions are
working correctly in Safari.
Click the Safari icon in the Dock.
Safari will launch.
If Safari is not in the Dock, double-
click the Safari icon in the Applications
folder.
Display your favourite web site in Safari and
change the size of the window so that the vertical
and horizontal scrollbars appear.
* The sample website used here is the ELECOM homepage.
Scrollbar
Scroll the tilt wheel back and forth and move it from
side to side.
The mouse is operating normally if the screen moves up
and down or from side to side as you scroll or move the tilt
wheel.
In applications that do not support scrolling,
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the screen will not move when you scroll the tilt
wheel.
In order to use this product's button allocation
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function with a Mac, you must download and
install ELECOM MouseAssistant 2 for Mac OS X
from our company's web site.
Proceed to "Using the horizontal scrolling and
button allocation functions" on the reverse of
this sheet.
When using Mac OS X®
Thank you for purchasing the ELECOM M-D18DR Series wireless optical mouse.
This manual describes the operating instructions and safety precautions for using the M-D18DR
Series. Ensure that you have read this manual before using the product. After reading this manual,
store it somewhere safe for future reference.
* Except in certain cases, the M-D18DR Series is referred to as "this product" in this manual.
Wireless Optical Mouse
M-D18DR Series
User's Manual
The mouse is operating normally if the screen
moves up and down as you scroll the tilt wheel.
