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Stealth 3D Mouse (Emulation)

Getting Started

June 19, 2004

 

HEALTH WARNING

Use of a keyboard or mouse may be linked to serious injuries or disorders.

When using a computer, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of the body. However, if you experience symptoms such as persistent or recurring discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness, burning sensation, or stiffness, DO NOT IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS. PROMPTLY SEE A QUALIFIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.

 

  1. Installation

    2. The Stealth 1 Mouse (formerly called the Stealth 3D Mouse) and Stealth 2 Mouse (the new smaller design) plug directly into the serial port of a computer (RS-232C,) and emulates the Immersion Softmouse and Interface Box™, thereby eliminating the need for the Immersion Interface Box™. TURN OFF THE COMPUTER, AND DO NOT CONNECT MOUSE POWER TO THE MAINS WHEN ATTACHING THE MOUSE. We recommend to have a power strip with both computer and mouse attached, and to turn off the power strip when the system is not in use.

    The mouse requires a regulated +5V power supply on the center pin of the connector. Plugging in any other power supply will damage the mouse.

     

  2. General Use

The Stealth Mouse is meant to be used on a clean, dry, flat surface. While it will work on almost any surface, the optics is optimized for use on Formica or other hard surface with a slight roughness. The feet are a hard nylon plastic which will glide smoothly over hard flat surfaces with little wear even after years of use.

4. Cleaning

The Stealth Mouse mechanism should never need cleaning under normal circumstances. However, there is the possibility that dust could collect in the optical area on the underside of the mouse. If this happens, blow the dust away with clean pressurized air. Never touch the optical parts with any mechanical or chemical cleaner.

If the housing should become dirty, clean with a soft damp cloth. Do not immerse the mouse in water.

5. Buttons

The buttons are long life switches, made in Switzerland. The rated life is at least 25 million cycles. If a button stops working, the mouse will have to be sent in for repair (see below.)

 

The diagram above shows the position of the various buttons. SL is Shift Left, and SR is Shift Right. W, E, N, S are West, East, North, and South respectively. SL and SR modify the NWSE functions.

6. Troubleshooting

If the mouse stops working check the following:

  1. If the mouse does not work at all, make sure it is plugged into the computer, has the supplied power supply attached, that the power supply has power, that the computer is working properly, and that there is a red light at the underside of the mouse.
  2. Make sure that your software is set-up to work with the Stealth mouse or Immersion™ Softmouse. The Stealth 3D Mouse, Emulation Version, will only work with software specially programmed to work with the Immersion™ Softmouse.
  3. If a button does not work, try another button to make sure the mouse is working.
  4. If the mouse skips when moving, try a different surface. The mouse does not work well on certain surfaces, especially polished or reflective ones.
  5. If the buttons work, but do not act properly with your application, make sure the mouse driver software is properly installed and configured.

7. Repair

Please call first before sending the mouse for repair. We will help you to diagnose the problem and determine if it is really necessary to return the mouse.

8. Suggestions

If you have any suggestions, please Email them to one of the addresses below.

9. Contacting Us

ABC Software Developers:

Visit us on the web at www.Stealth3DMouse.com

Sales Office

Mr. Michael Gildengorin

Phone: 415-491-4408

Fax: 415-491-4408

Email: sale@Stealth3DMouse.com

Development Office

Mr. Timothy Roberts

Phone: 520-544-3812

Fax: 520-544-3815

Email: info@Stealth3DMouse.com