Special Settings
The Y-mouse comes configured for normal operation on the vast majority of computer
systems, but also has a number of special settings programmed in its firmware. To access
these settings, plug a PS/2 keyboard into the Y-mouse. To see which settings are active
on the Y-mouse open a text editor (Notepad, or SimpleText for example).
Press and hold the “Esc” key, press and release the “S” key, and release the “Esc” key.
The Y-mouse will report its firmware version and settings to the computer. For example
“v3.12[w]” means Firmware Version 3.12 with the “W” setting active.
These settings are memorized and remain active even if the Y-mouse is unplugged or
moved to another system. To turn on or off any of the special settings use a keyboard
connected through the Y-mouse and press and hold the “Esc” key while pressing and
releasing the key for that setting.
<Esc + E>
Stops the normal USB power-off feature. Set this if you want to use the
attached mouse and keyboard to wake up the computer. After executing this command,
unplug and re-plug the
Y-
mouse
from the USB port or restart your computer to make this
special setting take effect.
<
Esc + F
> Eliminates the keyboard timeout feature to allow keys to be held down longer
than 20 seconds.
<Esc + P>
Scandinavian key code conversion. Changes the scan code for the (pipe
character) key. This affects UNIX work stations and some foreign keyboards.
<Esc + Q>
Sets the mouse speed to a faster mode.
<Esc + T>
Allows the operating system to control the “Num Lock” indicator.
<Esc + Y>
– Sets the Scroll Lock key as a USB scroll lock. (Default mode uses Scroll
Lock as the Apple “Power off” key).
When using a Windows keyboard on an Apple computer, the Windows key is translated
as the Apple Command key. Since Apple keyboards and Windows keyboards have
different positions for the Alt/Option and Win/Command keys, the Y-mouse offers two
special settings to control the position of those keys to suit the user (please see the
following table).
Apple Key Positions on the Windows Keyboard
Y-mouse
Setting
Windows Keyboard Layout
Left WinKey
Left Alt
Right Alt
Right WinKey
W (PC default)
Command
Alt/Option
Alt/Option
Command
None (Mac
default)
Alt/Option
Command
Command
Alt/Option
WR
Alt/Option
Command
Alt/Option
Command
R
Command
Alt/Option
Command
Alt/Option