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	Readme File for Microsoft IntelliPoint Version 2.2
		      	     March 1998
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	         (C) Microsoft Corporation, 1998

This document provides late-breaking or other information that 
supplements the IntelliPoint Online User's Guide and the printed 
documentation for the following Microsoft pointing devices:
Microsoft IntelliMouse Pro, Microsoft IntelliMouse, 
Microsoft Wheel Mouse, Microsoft Mouse, and Microsoft 
IntelliMouse TrackBall.

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CONTENTS
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1.  IMPORTANT ERGONOMIC INFORMATION
    1.1  Important safety information
    1.2  Analyzing your workspace
         1.2.1  Setting up your workspace
         1.2.2  Organizing your desk and shelves
         1.2.3  Adjusting your computer monitor for better comfort
         1.2.4  Using input devices comfortably
    1.3  Ergonomics for your body
         1.3.1  Computers and body fatigue
         1.3.2  Posture for back and shoulders
         1.3.3  Posture for hands, wrists, and arms
         1.3.4  Exercises for your body
    1.4  Ergonomics for your eyes
         1.4.1  Lighting and eyestrain
         1.4.2  Exercises for your eyes  


2.  GENERAL NOTES
    2.1  Installing a pointing device on Windows 98
    2.2  Performing a minimum installation of IntelliPoint on 
         Windows 95
    2.3  Replacing a two-button pointing device with a Wheel Mouse, 
         IntelliMouse, IntelliMouse Pro, or IntelliMouse TrackBall 
         pointing device
    2.4  Using an application that does not use the IntelliPoint 
         scroll, AutoScroll, or pan features
    2.5  Known problems with Universal Scrolling
    2.6  Using the wheel in windows with multiple scroll bars
    2.7  Using the wheel with Packard Bell's Media Controller
    2.8  Using the PS/2 port on your laptop computer
    2.9  Using a BIOS setup program to enable your mouse port
    2.10 Using the IntelliPoint Focus feature in Windows 98
    

3.  NOTES FOR WINDOWS NT USERS
    3.1  Installing Windows NT 4.0 when IntelliPoint is already 
         installed
    3.2  Installing IntelliPoint requires system-administrator 
         security privileges
    3.3  Attaching multiple pointing devices in Windows NT
    3.4  Using an IntelliMouse TrackBall or a dedicated PS/2 
         IntelliMouse on Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3
    3.5  Driver or service fails to start in Windows NT 4.0 or later


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Part 1: IMPORTANT ERGONOMIC INFORMATION
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1.1  Important Safety Information

     Continuous use of a pointing device may cause Repetitive 
     Stress Injuries or related injuries. See the "Important 
     Ergonomic Information" section in both the Online User's 
     Guide and this Readme file for information to reduce your 
     risk of injury. If you feel any aching, numbing, or tingling 
     in your neck, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, or fingers, 
     consult a qualified health professional.

     To reduce your risk of Repetitive Stress Injury
     *  Take frequent breaks from use.
     *  Maintain a straight wrist position.
     *  Minimize clicking and dragging.
     *  Use a light touch to click and grip.
     *  Maintain good health habits.

     Some studies suggest that long periods of repetitive motion 
     coupled with an improper work environment and incorrect work 
     habits may be linked to certain types of physical discomfort 
     or injury. These include Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), 
     Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, de Quervain’s tendinitis and 
     other related disorders. To help avoid these conditions, 
     follow the instructions in the "Important Ergonomic 
     Information" section in both the Online User’s Guide and 
     this Readme file. These instructions may not only help 
     minimize your chances of experiencing one of these 
     conditions, but they will also help you work more 
     comfortably and effectively. Ensuring that your chair, work 
     surface, keyboard and input device are in the correct 
     positions is important.


1.2  Analyzing your workspace


1.2.1  Setting up your workspace

       Organize your work area so that it is quiet and 
       comfortable, with ample lighting and furniture suited 
       to your body shape and size.

       Tips

       *  Locate your desk away from high-traffic areas.  
       *  Avoid a noisy setting.  
       *  Keep the area under your desk clear of cables and other
          items so you can sit comfortably without twisting.  
       *  Don't place your monitor in front of a window; rather, 
          put it at a right angle to the window and use window 
          shades to reduce glare.  


1.2.2  Organizing your desk and shelves

       Organize your desk space and nearby shelves to help you 
       work more comfortably.  

       Tips

       Divide your desk into three zones.

       Zone          Location        Use for

       1  Primary    Between elbow   Most-used items, including
                     and hand        your keyboard and input 
                                     device
       2  Secondary  Within arm’s    Often-used items
                     reach
       3  Reference  Beyond arm’s    Other materials
                     reach

       Arrange reference materials for easy access.

       Place books and other materials between knee and shoulder 
       height on shelves. Avoid reaching and twisting as you 
       lift items from shelves.


1.2.3  Adjusting your computer monitor for better comfort

       Use the proper lighting and adjust your computer screen 
       and paperwork appropriately to help reduce eyestrain 
       and fatigue.

       Tips

       *  Place monitor at eye level; lower if you wear bifocals.
       *  Place screen 18 to 30 inches from your eyes.
       *  Place your notes next to the screen at monitor height.
       *  Tip the monitor down to avoid reflecting ceiling 
          lights. Keep your screen clean.
       *  Use high-contrast, natural screen colors.


1.2.4  Using input devices comfortably

       There are things you can do while using the mouse, 
       keyboard, or other input device to achieve greater 
       comfort.

       Tips

       *  Use Shortcuts.
       *  Learn as much as you can about your software 
          programs to help you become more efficient at using 
          your computer and to minimize keystrokes and 
          unnecessary clicking and dragging of your mouse.  
          Alternating between use of a mouse or other input 
          device and a keyboard can provide a needed break.
       *  Use a light touch to click and grip.
       *  Press keys and hold the input device gently.
       *  Avoid unnecessary reaching.
       *  Keep the mouse or other input device close to the 
          keyboard to minimize reaching from the shoulder.  
          If you use the mouse or other input device more 
          than the keyboard, place it in front of you, with 
          the keyboard a bit to one side.
       *  Use a palm rest when not typing.
       *  Try to rest your palms and wrists only when you 
          aren't typing, but don't rest them on the edge of 
          a desk.  If your keyboard has a palm rest built in, 
          such as a Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elite, move 
          your keyboard forward enough so that you can rest 
          your palms on the palm rest.

       Additional Suggestions

       These suggestions can help to reduce your risk of 
       Repetitive Stress Injury.  

       *  Take frequent breaks from use. 
       *  Maintain a straight wrist position. 
       *  Minimize clicking and dragging. 
       *  Maintain good health habits. 


1.3  Ergonomics for your body


1.3.1  Computers and body fatigue

       Some people who use computers experience discomfort 
       such as back pain, stiff neck and shoulders, sore 
       hands, or tired legs. Much of this discomfort can 
       be avoided, since these symptoms often arise from 
       pushing the body beyond its natural limits.

       Tips

       *  Change your posture
       *  Changing position reduces muscle fatigue. Maintain 
          good back support and keep your wrists straight.  
          Avoid awkward or twisted positions and frequent 
          reaching. Use a gentle touch when typing or using 
          the mouse or trackball.
       *  Use foot and leg support
       *  Be sure your feet are well supported, either on 
          the floor or on a footrest.  You may need a footrest
          if you raise your chair to keep your wrists in a 
          straight position.  Don't let the edge of your chair 
          press into the backs of your knees. 

          Alternate tasks

       *  Do a variety of tasks throughout the day, alternating 
          among several different types of tasks.  This gives 
          your body a chance to recover while you remain 
          productive. 
       *  Pause regularly throughout the day
       *  To minimize fatigue, take short rest breaks (30 
          seconds to two minutes) between tasks throughout 
          the day.  During your breaks, perform simple exercises 
          and deep breathing to help your body eliminate the 
          effects of fatigue. 


1.3.2  Posture for back and shoulders

       Whether you work standing up or seated, try to minimize 
       awkward postures, forceful exertions, and repetitive 
       motion that can cause discomfort.  

       Tips

       When you work standing

       *  Be sure to change posture frequently.  
       *  Stand on an anti-fatigue mat to reduce fatigue.  

       When you work sitting down

       *  Your chair should support your lower back.  Adjust 
          chair height so seat back contacts the most-curved 
          part of your back.  (Use a pillow if needed.) 
       *  Adjust armrests (if any) so you don't have to hunch 
          your shoulders or slouch down in your chair to use 
          the armrests comfortably.  
       *  Use a footrest, if needed, to reduce fatigue in 
          your legs.  


1.3.3  Posture for hands, wrists, and arms

       Hold your hands, wrists, and arms in a neutral position
       while working to achieve greater comfort.

       Tips

       *  Be sure your upper arms drop naturally to your 
          sides, so that your shoulders are not shrugging.  
          Raise your chair or lower the table as needed.
       *  Place hands above the keyboard, with elbows at 
          90-degree angles.  
       *  Extend hands straight from the forearm, keeping your 
          wrists straight.  
       *  Curl your fingers under slightly.  
       *  Having the forearm supported may be comfortable 
          when using a mouse.  


1.3.4  Exercises for your body

       During your rest breaks, try these exercises to help 
       you feel refreshed.  Don't do any exercise that feels 
       uncomfortable or causes straining.

       Tips

       *  Deep breathing. Relieves muscle tension.
       *  Hand and finger massage. Reduces cramping or 
          stiffness and warms your hands.  
       *  Executive stretch. Exercises the entire upper body.  
          Clasp your hands behind your head and gently stretch 
          your elbows back, taking in a deep breath as you 
          stretch back.  
       *  Shoulder shrug. Reduces tension or stiffness in the 
          upper back and neck.  Gently raise your shoulders up 
          toward your ears and then relax your shoulders 
          downward.  
       *  Foot rotations. Improves circulation to your legs 
          and feet.  While seated, rotate each ankle three 
          times clockwise, then counter-clockwise.  


1.4  Ergonomics for your eyes


1.4.1  Lighting and eyestrain

       Like other parts of the body, the eyes need to be 
       relaxed from time to time.

       Tips

       *  Lighting. When you work on a computer, the light 
          level should be dimmer than when you work with paper.  
          If you work with both, choose relatively dim room 
          lighting plus an adjustable reading lamp that you can 
          use for paperwork.
       *  Glare. Angle the reading lamp away from your eyes and 
          away from the monitor so that you can't see the 
          unshaded light bulb and so there is no glare on the 
          monitor screen.
       *  Reflections. Remove any reflective materials--such as
          glass desk pads and picture frames--from around your 
          monitor to avoid distracting reflections.  Also, try 
          tilting your monitor downward, or reposition it on 
          your desk, to eliminate reflections.


1.4.2  Exercises for your eyes  

       Take brief (30 seconds to two minutes) but frequent 
       breaks while working at your computer to rest your eyes.
       This pause gives your eyes a chance to recover from 
       fatigue and help you feel refreshed.

       Tips

       *  Yawning and blinking. Keeps the eyes lubricated.
       *  Changing focus. Relaxes the muscles of your eyes.  
          With your arm stretched in front of you, look at 
          your fingertips, then at a point far away from you, 
          then back to your fingertips.
       *  Palming. Helps to overcome eyestrain. Support your 
          head in your hands, with your eyes covered, while 
          you breathe deeply.


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Part 2: GENERAL NOTES
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2.1  Installing a pointing device on Windows 98

     Be sure to install IntelliPoint 2.2 to take full advantage
     of the wheel and wheel button functionality, as well as other
     exciting features. See your Getting Started manual for 
     installation instructions. Installing IntelliPoint 2.2 in 
     accordance with these installation instructions on Windows 98 
     does not install IntellPoint device drivers.

     When you install a pointing device on Windows 98, it is 
     important to use the Windows 98 device drivers instead
     of the IntelliPoint 2.2 device drivers.

     >>>To install Windows 98 device drivers for a pointing 
        device:

     1  Click the Start button, click Settings, and then click
        Control Panel.
     2  Double-click Add New Hardware, click Next, click Yes, 
        click Next, and then click Next. The wizard will detect 
        your new pointing device.
     3  Click Next, and double-click the mouse icon.
     4  Select Microsoft under Manufacturers, and then select the 
        applicable entry for your pointing-device under Models.

     NOTE: Do not click Have Disk to install the IntelliPoint 2.2 
     device drivers. Using IntelliPoint device drivers may prevent 
     the Suspend feature from working properly on your computer.

     5  Click Next, and then click Finish.


2.2  Performing a minimum installation of IntelliPoint on 
     Windows 95

     When you install the minimum functionality for IntelliPoint 
     software on Windows 95 using Add New Hardware in the Windows 
     Control Panel, you may need to define the path for the 
     IntelliPoint files. For example, when installing from Drive A, 
     you need to define A: as the path.

     For a complete installation of IntelliPoint software, you need to 
     run Setup.exe from your IntelliPoint disk.


2.3  Replacing a two-button pointing device with a Wheel Mouse, 
     IntelliMouse, IntelliMouse Pro, or IntelliMouse TrackBall 
     pointing device

     When you replace your two-button pointing device with a Wheel 
     Mouse, IntelliMouse, IntelliMouse Pro, or IntelliMouse TrackBall
     pointing device, you need to install the accompanying 
     IntelliPoint software to fully enable the wheel and wheel button 
     functionality. If you install your Wheel Mouse, IntelliMouse, 
     IntelliMouse Pro, or IntelliMouse TrackBall pointing device 
     without installing the IntelliPoint software, the wheel and 
     wheel button may not work.

     NOTE: When you replace your two-button pointing device with a
     Wheel Mouse, IntelliMouse, IntelliMouse Pro, or IntelliMouse 
     TrackBall, you may not see a message informing you of new 
     hardware installed when you restart your computer.

     >>>To fix this problem:

     1  Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click
        Control Panel.
     2  Double-click System, click the Device Manager tab, and then 
        click Mouse.
     3  Select the serial device, for example Standard Serial Mouse, 
        and then click Remove.
     4  Restart your computer.
     
     If your computer does not detect your Wheel Mouse, IntelliMouse,
     IntelliMouse Pro, or IntelliMouse TrackBall after restarting, 
     try running Setup.exe on your IntelliPoint disk.


2.4  Using an application that does not use the IntelliPoint scroll, 
     AutoScroll, or pan features

     If you are unable to scroll, AutoScroll, or pan in an 
     application, check the Universal Scrolling Exceptions list to
     see if that application is listed. 

     Applications on the Universal Scrolling Exceptions list may work 
     in different ways at the same time when they have Universal 
     Scrolling turned on, for example scrolling (through Universal 
     Scrolling) and zooming (through the application). Adding these 
     applications to the Universal Scrolling Exceptions list turns off
     Universal Scrolling, enabling them to use only the built-in 
     application functionality to work with the wheel or wheel button.

     >>>To view the Universal Scrolling Exceptions list in the 
        IntelliPoint software:

     1  Click the Wheel tab.
     3  Ensure that the check box for Wheel or Wheel Button is selected.
     4  Under Universal Scrolling, click Exceptions.


2.5  Known problems with Universal Scrolling

     Microsoft endeavored to provide Universal Scrolling in all 
     applications; however, some applications may encounter 
     difficulties.

     *  Some applications enable you to scroll only when the
        pointer is placed over a scroll bar. When you attempt to 
        scroll by rolling the wheel inside the window, nothing 
        happens. In these applications, place the pointer over a
        scroll bar, and then roll the wheel.

     *  Some applications enable you to AutoScroll or pan only 
        when the pointer is placed over a scroll bar. When you 
        attempt to AutoScroll or pan by clicking the wheel button 
        inside the window, an origin mark may appear, but does not 
        enable you to AutoScroll or pan. In these applications, 
        place the pointer over one of the scroll bars, and then 
        click the wheel button.

     *  You may not be able to scroll, AutoScroll, and pan in all 
        windows of some applications.

     *  Some applications provide an option to hide scroll bars. 
        Universal Scrolling may not work when this option is 
        applied. To restore Universal Scrolling in this instance, 
        restore the scroll bars within the application.

     *  Some applications may not AutoScroll or pan with SnapTo
        selected. When you attempt to AutoScroll or pan, the 
        origin mark disappears and becomes a pointer over the 
        default button. To AutoScroll and pan in these 
        applications, turn off SnapTo in the IntelliPoint 
        software.


2.6  Using the wheel in windows with multiple scroll bars

     Windows that contain frames can have multiple scroll bars that 
     may require you to click the content within the window to 
     activate scrolling with the wheel. A frame is a separate, 
     scrolling area within the window.

     For example, when using Microsoft Internet Explorer, if your
     window contains multiple frames with scroll bars, you may need 
     to click the content of the window to activate scrolling with 
     the wheel.


2.7  Using the wheel with Packard Bell's Media Controller

     The wheel and wheel button do not function properly with 
     Packard Bell's Media Controller. If you have problems with 
     the wheel or wheel button when using Packard Bell's Media 
     Controller, connect your Wheel Mouse, IntelliMouse, 
     IntelliMouse Pro or IntelliMouse TrackBall to the mouse port 
     on the back of your computer instead of to the PS/2 port on 
     Packard Bell's Media Controller.


2.8  Using the PS/2 port on your laptop computer

     Many laptop computers have an internal (PS/2) pointing device 
     (IPD) that may cause your mouse or trackball to work improperly 
     when attached to the PS/2 port. The problem is most likely 
     because both the IPD and your mouse or trackball are trying to 
     use the PS/2 port at the same time.

     To fix this problem, try one of the following:

     *  Disable the IPD or select Simultaneous mode, using the BIOS 
        setup program. Not all laptop computers have this feature. 
        See your laptop computer's documentation to change settings 
        with your BIOS setup program.
     *  Connect your pointing device to the serial port.


2.9  Using a BIOS setup program to enable your mouse port

     If you enable your mouse port (PS/2 port) using a BIOS setup
     program, your computer will detect a PS/2 device when you use
     Add New Hardware, even without a PS/2 device connected. When 
     your computer detects a nonexistent pointing device, you will 
     see an exclamation point beside the PS/2 Mouse icon in the 
     Device Manager tab in the Control Panel.

     >>>To display the PS/2 Mouse icon:

     1  Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click 
        Control Panel.
     2  Double-click System, click the Device Manager tab, and then 
        click Mouse.

     To avoid this problem, do not enable your mouse port using your
     BIOS setup program.


2.10 Using the IntelliPoint Focus feature in Windows 98

     The IntelliPoint Focus feature, located on the StepSavers tab, 
     only works with icons on your desktop in Windows 98. The Focus 
     feature does not work with title bars.


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Part 3: NOTES FOR WINDOWS NT USERS
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3.1  Installing Windows NT 4.0 when IntelliPoint is already installed

     If you upgrade to Windows NT 4.0 from Windows NT 3.5x with 
     IntelliPoint, the Windows NT 4.0 default Mouse Properties 
     software replaces the IntelliPoint software. Although 
     Windows NT 4.0 works with the Wheel Mouse, IntelliMouse, 
     IntelliMouse Pro, and IntelliMouse TrackBall, not all of the 
     IntelliPoint features are available with the Windows NT 4.0 
     Mouse Properties software. To have access to all of the 
     IntelliPoint features, reinstall IntelliPoint.


3.2  Installing IntelliPoint requires system-administrator security 
     privileges

     You need system-administrator security privileges to install 
     IntelliPoint software on Windows NT systems. For information on
     system-administrator security, see your Windows NT documentation.


3.3  Attaching multiple pointing devices in Windows NT

     If you attach both a Wheel Mouse, IntelliMouse, IntelliMouse Pro,
     or IntelliMouse TrackBall pointing device and a second mouse of 
     a different type (such as a Microsoft Mouse without a wheel), 
     you may encounter the following problems:

     *  If you reset the right button to be the primary button using
        the Button Selection feature on the Basics tab in IntelliPoint,
        the second mouse may not recognize the change.

     *  Use the first mouse to set Orientation on the Productivity 
        tab in IntelliPoint. The second mouse does not recognize any 
        changes you make using the Orientation feature. 

     NOTE:  This does not apply to an external mouse attached to a
     laptop with an internal pointing device.


3.4  Using an IntelliMouse TrackBall or a dedicated PS/2 IntelliMouse 
     on Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3

     IntelliPoint must be installed to use the wheel or wheel button 
     on Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3. You may have a dedicated PS/2 
     IntelliMouse if you purchased it from an Original Equipment 
     Manufacturer (OEM).

     To fix this problem, install IntelliPoint.


3.5  Driver or service fails to start in Windows NT 4.0 or later

     When you install IntelliPoint and then restart your computer, 
     you may receive a message saying that a driver or service 
     failed to start. This message is caused by the system trying 
     to find all of the devices on each PS/2 or serial port. 
     Receiving this message does not affect the performance of your 
     pointing device. 

     >>>To fix this problem:

     1  Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click 
        Control Panel.
     2  Double-click Devices.
     3  Select the mouse port not in use, mssermou, and click Startup.
     4  Select Disabled, and then click OK.
     5  Close all applications and restart your computer.

     >>>To see if you have mssermou warnings in your Event Viewer:

     1  Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to 
        Administrative Tools (Common), and then click Event Viewer.
     2  Scroll down to locate mssermou entries.

     >>>To prevent mssermou warnings in your Event Viewer:

     1  Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click 
        Control Panel.
     2  Double-click Devices.
     3  Select mssermou, and click Startup.
     4  Select Disabled, and then click OK.
     5  Close all applications and restart your computer.

     NOTE: Disabling mssermou will prevent your computer from 
     automatically detecting a serial mouse if you connect one to
     your computer.
