Gyration Mouse TM ULTRA CORDLESS OPTICAL MOUSE User Manual

Gyration Ultra Cordless Optical Mouse  
User Manual  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Ultra Mouse .........................................................................1  
Key Features ...................................................................1  
Installing and Charging the Batteries ..................................1  
Setting Up and Synchronizing ............................................4  
Determining the Channel...................................................5  
Changing the Channel.......................................................5  
Powering On and Off........................................................ 6  
Using on the Desktop....................................................... 7  
Using in the Air............................................................... 7  
Fine-Tuning Cursor Control............................................... 8  
GyroTools Software ..........................................................9  
RF Receiver .......................................................................11  
Learn Button ................................................................. 11  
Status Light................................................................... 11  
Keyboard LEDs .............................................................. 12  
Installing 3 or More Devices............................................. 12  
Troubleshooting Tips.........................................................14  
Regulatory Information.....................................................15  
FCC Statement .............................................................. 15  
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations........................... 16  
Contacting Gyration...........................................................17  
Warranty Information .......................................................18  
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Gyration Ultra Cordless Optical Mouse  
Welcome to a world of unprecedented freedom in surfing,  
gaming, and mobile computing! Gyration’s Gyro technology  
delivers the ultimate PC remote control device: the Ultra  
Mouse. Gyration's patented motion-sensing and radio fre-  
quency technologies provide accurate and effortless cursor  
control from anywhere in the room. Since the Ultra Mouse  
works on a desktop as well as in the air, sit back and relax.  
You have the power to control your multimedia and internet  
commands in the palm of your hand.  
Key Features  
Installing and Charging the Batteries  
Important: The Ultra Mouse must be charged for nine (9) hours prior to  
its first use.  
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The Ultra Mouse comes with a NiMH battery pack already  
installed, but you will need to remove the plastic tab located  
inside the battery compartment. This clear plastic tab pre-  
vents the battery from discharging until you are ready to use  
your mouse. To remove the tab and charge your batteries:  
1. Press the Battery Release button at the bottom of the  
mouse and lift the NiMH battery pack off.  
2. Remove and discard the plastic tab.  
3. Replace the battery pack by snapping it into place on the  
mouse.  
4. Connect the power adapter to the charging cradle and  
plug it into a power source.  
5. Place the mouse in the charging cradle. The cradle’s LED  
Indicator light, located at the bottom of the unit, will  
turn solid green and the LED Indicator light on the  
mouse will faintly flash green while its batteries are  
charging.  
6. Once the batteries are fully charged, the LED Indicator  
light on the mouse will maintain a steady glow and will be  
ready for use.  
Battery Tips  
For optimal battery life, avoid using the mouse on dark-  
colored surfaces.  
When the battery drops to twenty percent (20%) of its  
full charge, the LED Indicator light on the mouse will blink  
intermittently when in use. To optimize the performance  
of your NiMH battery, it is best to recharge it after every  
day of use.  
If a full charge is not required, you can remove the mouse  
from the charging cradle at anytime. You do not need to  
wait for the LED Indicator light to stop flashing.  
To conserve power, the mouse enters a “Sleep Mode”  
when it is left on for more than 24 hours. To awake from  
Sleep Mode, click any button.  
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Using the In-Line Battery Charger  
The In-Line Battery Charger is included with the Ultra Profes-  
sional model or available for purchase as an add-on accessory.  
To charge the NiMH battery pack  
using the in-line battery charger:  
1. Connect the power adapter to the  
in-line battery charger and plug it  
into a power source.  
2. Place the battery pack in the  
charger and the LED Indicator  
light will turn solid green.  
3. To eliminate the need of one additional adapter, install  
the smaller connector of the charger cable into the back  
of the in-line charger and install the larger connector into  
the front of the charging cradle.  
Using the Alkaline Battery Clip  
The Alkaline Battery Clip is included with the Ultra Professional  
model or available for purchase as an add-on accessory.  
A standard alkaline battery clip may  
also be used with your mouse:  
1. Insert three AAA batteries into  
the battery clip.  
2. Snap the battery clip into place  
on the mouse.  
3. Install the in-line battery charger  
cable.  
If the alkaline battery clip is installed, the mouse enters Sleep  
Mode when it is left on four or more hours. To awake from  
Sleep Mode, click any button.  
Note: The AAA batteries are not recharged when the unit is placed in  
the charging cradle.  
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Setting Up and Synchronizing the Ultra  
Mouse and the Gyration RF Receiver  
When installing the Ultra Mouse for the first time or when add-  
ing additional Gyration devices to the system, it is necessary  
to perform a Teach/Learn sequence to synchronize the  
devices. To set up and synchronize the Ultra Mouse and the RF  
Receiver:  
1. Ensure the mouse is fully charged.  
2. Connect the receiver cable into an available USB port and  
power on your computer. Your operating system should  
detect the new hardware device and initiate the installa-  
tion procedure. Continue to follow the standard USB  
device installation screens until installation is complete.  
3. Press and hold the Learn button on the receiver for two  
slowly, indicating the receiver is now in “Learn Mode.”  
4. Press and release the Teach button located on the bot-  
tom of the mouse handset. The Status light on the  
receiver will blink rapidly for four seconds, then begin to  
blink slowly.  
Note: At this time, press the Teach button on any additional devices  
(such as a keyboard, a second Ultra Mouse, or a GyroRe-  
mote).  
5. To exit Learn Mode, press the Learn button on the  
receiver for two seconds. Otherwise, Learn Mode will  
automatically time out after five minutes.  
If more than one Gyration device is being installed on the  
same system, place the receiver into Learn Mode (step 3  
above) and then press the Teach button on each device before  
exiting Learn Mode. However, do not press the Learn button  
on the receiver for each device to be added (see “Installing 3  
or More Devices” on page 12).  
When the receiver is put into Learn Mode, it erases its mem-  
ory of previously learned devices and looks for new devices.  
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Therefore when adding a new device to a system, it is neces-  
sary to put the receiver into Learn Mode and then press the  
Teach button on all the devices that will be used on the sys-  
tem.  
After the Teach/Learn sequence is performed, the receiver  
and device(s) will remain synchronized after powering down  
and/or changing channels. It is only necessary to perform the  
Teach/Learn sequence when setting a device up for the first  
time or when adding additional devices to the system.  
Determining Which Channel the Ultra Mouse  
is Using  
The Ultra Mouse has eight individual channels available to it.  
To determine which channel a device is currently using:  
1. Press and quickly release the Channel button on the bot-  
tom of the mouse handset.  
2. Count the number of times the green LED on top of the  
handset (or the red LED on the bottom of the handset)  
flashes. The number of flashes indicates the channel the  
mouse is using.  
Note: If the mouse’s channel is changed when the computer is pow-  
ered down or the receiver is not connected, the devices will  
become unsynchronized. When the system is running, click  
and release the Channel button as described above to confirm  
the channel. The mouse broadcasts a message across all eight  
channels that informs the receiver what channel it is currently  
operating on. The receiver then automatically restores syn-  
chronization.  
Changing the Channel the Ultra Mouse is  
Using  
When two devices are being used in the same proximity, each  
device should be set to operate on a unique channel. For the  
best reception, space the channels apart by one or more chan-  
nels. For example, setting the channels to “2” and “4” is rec-  
ommended over setting the channels to “2” and “3.  
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If you are installing three or more devices on a single receiver,  
see “Installing 3 or More Devices” on page 12. Remember if a  
Teach/Learn sequence has already been performed, it is not  
necessary to re-synchronize the devices after a channel  
change.  
To change the channel:  
1. Press and hold the Channel button on the bottom of the  
mouse handset for two seconds.  
2. When you release the Channel button, the mouse will  
change to the next sequential channel and the green LED  
on the top of the handset (and the red LED on the bottom  
of the handset) will flash. The number of flashes indicates  
the new channel the mouse is using.  
Powering the Ultra Mouse On and Off  
To power on:  
Simultaneously press and release the Channel and  
Teach buttons on the bottom of the mouse for three  
seconds. It will confirm it is powering on by flashing its  
LED Indicator for one second.  
To power off:  
Simultaneously press and release the Channel and  
Teach buttons on the bottom of the mouse. It will  
immediately power off and be unresponsive to button  
clicks. It will confirm it is powering off by flashing its LED  
Indicator three times.  
Note: Powering off the mouse prevents battery drain when traveling.  
It is necessary to power the unit off when traveling on com-  
mercial airlines due to FCC regulations regarding radio-emit-  
ting devices.  
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Using the Ultra Mouse on the Desktop  
The Ultra Mouse provides  
great flexibility in how you  
control your computer, and  
its optical sensor allows for  
precise tracking on virtually  
any surface. However for  
optimal performance, avoid  
highly reflective glass or  
mirrored surfaces. To use on the desktop:  
1. Set up and synchronize the mouse with the receiver (see  
“Setting Up and Synchronizing the Ultra Mouse and the  
Gyration RF Receiver” on page 4).  
2. Remove the mouse from the charging cradle and place it  
on a flat surface. The LED light on the receiver base will  
flicker rapidly when communicating with the mouse hand-  
set.  
3. Use the mouse like a standard desktop mouse. For opti-  
mal battery life, avoid using it on dark-colored surfaces.  
In addition to its optical sensor, the Ultra Mouse uses an  
advanced reflective sensor that detects when the mouse is  
being lifted off the desktop. To conserve battery life, this sen-  
sor powers on the gyroscope and shuts down the optical sen-  
sor each time the mouse is picked up from the desktop.  
Using the Ultra Mouse in the Air  
The Ultra mouse has no line-  
of-sight requirements so it is  
not necessary to point the  
device at the computer,  
receiver, or monitor. Just  
find a comfortable, relaxed  
position and move the cursor  
with easy wrist movements.  
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1. Set up and synchronize the mouse with the receiver (see  
“Setting Up and Synchronizing the Ultra Mouse and the  
Gyration RF Receiver” on page 4).  
2. Hold the mouse in a comfortable, relaxed position with  
your index finger on the Activation Trigger and your  
thumb at the base of the Scroll Wheel (see illustration).  
3. Press and hold the Activation Trigger with your index  
finger. While holding the trigger, flex your wrist up, down,  
and sideways (in a manner similar to using a flashlight).  
The mouse cursor tracks the motions of your hand.  
Remember, it is not necessary to point the mouse at your  
computer, receiver, or monitor.  
4. Use your thumb to press the left/right mouse buttons or  
to operate the scroll wheel.  
Tip: Double-click the Activation Trigger to keep the cursor continu-  
ously active. To stop the cursor movement, click the trigger  
once.  
Tip: Move the cursor over a target and release the Activation Trig-  
ger before clicking the left or right mouse buttons. This  
“parks” the cursor and allows you to click more accurately.  
Fine-Tuning Cursor Control  
Since the Ultra Mouse uses standard Windows or Mac mouse  
drivers, there are no additional drivers to install. Any settings  
that are available to a standard desktop mouse (such as cur-  
sor tracking speeds and mouse double-click speeds) are also  
available to the Ultra Mouse.  
Multiple factors will determine how you adjust your mouse to  
suit your personal preference including screen resolution and  
driver version. While becoming familiar with your mouse and  
getting a feel for the “in air” method of cursor control, Gyra-  
tion recommends adjusting your mouse driver to the following  
settings:  
Pointer Speed – Average. Some new users prefer this  
setting to be slightly slower than average. Advanced  
users will increase the speed so that less wrist movement  
gives them more screen coverage with the cursor.  
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Acceleration – Low or Off.  
Note: Refer to your operating system’s documentation for additional  
information on customizing your mouse properties.  
GyroTools Software  
GyroTools is a suite of software tools that enhance the func-  
tionality of the Ultra Mouse. Assign your favorite tools to but-  
tons on the Ultra Mouse, and put advanced presentation  
techniques at your fingertips.  
1. To install the GyroTools software, insert the GyroTools  
disk into your CD drive and follow the on-screen instruc-  
tions. If the program does not start after a few moments,  
go to My Computer (located on your desktop), click to  
your CD drive, and open SETUP.EXE.  
Note: Once GyroTools has been installed, complete operating  
instructions are available by accessing the on-line help.  
2. Once the installation is complete, click on the GyroTools  
icon in the Start menu to launch the GyroTools applica-  
tion.  
3. Tools can be assigned to a double right-click, a right-click  
and hold, or a right-click followed by left-click. Tools can  
also be assigned to the scroll wheel (i.e., double scroll-  
click, scroll-click and hold, scroll-click followed by left-  
click). There are other methods to activate tools such as  
screen hotspots, swipes, and scheduled events.  
4. To assign tools using the Drag and Drop Toolbox:  
a. Select the tool group (such as General, Internet, or  
Media located at the bottom of the GyroTools win-  
dow) that contains the tool(s) you want to assign.  
b. Left-click and hold the desired tool.  
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c. Drag the tool onto the icon square next to the button  
that you wish to assign the tool to and release the  
button.  
5. To assign tools using the Menu-Driven Method:  
a. Right-click the icon square next to the thumb button  
that you wish to assign.  
b. Select the New Tool or Replace Tool menu com-  
mand.  
c. Select the tool group (such as General, Internet, or  
Media located at the bottom of the GyroTools win-  
dow) that contains the tool(s) you want to assign.  
d. Select the desired tool from the menu.  
e. Once the tool is selected, you can define the tool’s  
properties (such as color, border, and other parame-  
ters).  
6. Once a tool has been assigned to a button, simply press  
the button sequence to invoke the tool.  
7. When finished using the tool, right-click and the pointer  
returns to cursor mode.  
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Gyration RF Receiver  
Learn Button  
Pressing the Learn button for two seconds puts the receiver  
into Learn Mode allowing you to synchronize one or more  
devices with the receiver. After the devices have been  
synchronized, pressing the Learn button again for two  
seconds takes the receiver out of Learn Mode. If the receiver  
is not manually taken out of Learn Mode, it will automatically  
return to Normal Mode after five minutes.  
Status Light  
The Status light displays useful information about the modes  
of operation and the connection between the receiver and  
transmitter(s). Its various states are:  
Remains off when the receiver is operating in Normal  
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Mode and no devices are transmitting.  
Blinks slowly (one blink per second) when the receiver  
is in Learn Mode and is awaiting a Teach instruction from  
a device.  
Flickers rapidly when the receiver is operating in  
Normal Mode and a synchronized device is transmitting. If  
there is radio interference, the flickering light will be  
inconsistent.  
Blinks rapidly for a four-second burst when it is in  
Learn Mode processing a Teach instruction, and  
synchronizing the receiver with the device.  
Keyboard LEDs  
These LEDs indicate whether your computer has the Num  
Lock, Caps Lock, and/or Scroll Lock features activated.  
Num Lock: Used to toggle a combination number/cursor  
keypad between numeric keys and cursor keys.  
Caps Lock: When activated, causes all alphabetic  
characters to be uppercase but has no effect on other  
keys.  
Scroll Lock: Used to toggle between scrolling and non-  
scrolling mode (on PC keyboards). When activated, the  
arrow keys scroll the screen regardless of the current  
cursor location.  
Installing 3 or More Devices  
The RF receiver can be taught to recognize up to eight devices  
(such as mice, remotes, and keyboards) on a system, but only  
two of those devices may be used simultaneously.  
When setting up a system with a single receiver and three or  
more devices, the following guidelines must be followed:  
Select two channels that are free of outside interference  
and install all devices on either of those two channels.  
When possible, it is recommended that the two chosen  
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channels be separated by at least one unused channel.  
For example, setting the channels to “2” and “4” is  
recommended over setting the channels to “2” and “3.  
Any of the devices installed on one channel may be used  
simultaneously with any of the devices on the other  
channel. Two devices that share a channel may be used  
alternately. When installing the devices try to determine  
which devices will be used simultaneously and set them  
on opposite channels.  
Example: Mouse One is used by a presenter for cursor control, and  
Mouse Two and a keyboard are used by an assistant to input  
data. Mouse One is set at channel 3. Mouse Two is also set at  
channel 3 and the keyboard is set at channel 5.  
With this configuration, Mouse One and the keyboard can be  
used simultaneously. Or, Mouse Two and the keyboard can be  
used simultaneously. However since Mouse One and Mouse  
Two share the same channel, they can only be used alter-  
nately.  
A low-power consumer device (i.e., Ultra Mouse with 30-  
ft. range) should not be used simultaneously with a high-  
power professional device (i.e., RF Keyboard with 100-ft.  
range). One or both devices may not work properly if  
data is being transmitted by the two units at the same  
time. For optimal simultaneous performance, it is  
recommended that you use two low-powered devices or  
two high-powered devices. If you wish to use both a  
high- and low-power device simultaneously, it is  
recommended that you alternate usage between the  
devices.  
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Ultra Mouse Troubleshooting Tips  
Symptom  
Reason  
Solution  
Mouse LED comes on  
when activate button  
is pressed, but  
receiver is unrespon-  
sive  
Mouse and Receiver  
not synchronized  
Perform a Teach/Learn sequence  
(see “Setting Up and Synchroniz-  
ing the Ultra Mouse and the Gyra-  
tion RF Receiver” on page 4).  
When using in air, cur-  
sor is visible but shows  
no movement  
Gyro not activated  
Radio interference  
Squeeze or double-click trigger on  
bottom of mouse.  
Cursor movement is  
choppy or erratic  
Change the device’s channel set-  
ting (see “Changing the Channel  
the Ultra Mouse is Using” on  
page 5).  
Move receiver away from other  
electronic devices (e.g. monitor,  
speakers, radio, etc.).  
Raise receiver antenna and/or  
uncoil USB Receiver cable.  
When pressing the  
activate button, the  
LED on the mouse is  
flashing  
Batteries are low  
Recharge battery pack or replace  
(see “Installing and Charging the  
Batteries” on page 1).  
When pressing the  
activation trigger, the  
LED on the mouse is  
off  
Batteries are dead  
Mouse is off  
Power it on (see “Powering the  
Ultra Mouse On and Off” on  
page 6).  
Cursor moves too fast  
or too slow  
Speed or accelera-  
tion not set properly  
Change the cursor tracking speed  
in the mouse control panel.  
Cursor drifts on the  
screen  
Sensor may require  
recalibration  
Place the mouse on the desk for 4  
or more seconds to steady the cur-  
sor.  
Mouse LED does not  
flash in charging cradle  
and mouse does not  
charge  
Dirty contacts  
Clean the contacts on bottom of  
mouse.  
Improper battery  
installed  
Make sure that the AAA battery  
pack is not installed.  
End-of-life battery  
Replace battery.  
Inadequate battery life  
Mouse used on dark-  
colored surface  
Use mouse on light-colored sur-  
face to minimize battery drain.  
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Regulatory Information  
Attention! This device emits radio frequencies and has not  
been certified by the FAA for use onboard aircraft. Do not use  
this device at any time onboard civil aircraft. To minimize the  
possibility of interference, power off the Ultra Mouse to ensure  
the device remains off during flight.  
FCC Statement  
The Ultra Cordless Optical Mouse and RF Receiver have been  
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy and, if  
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which  
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (television,  
radio, etc.).  
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician  
for additional help.  
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by  
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's  
authority to operate the equipment. Contact Gyration, Inc.,  
12930 Saratoga Avenue, Bldg. C, Saratoga CA 95070.  
Technical Support: 408-973-7086. These devices comply with  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
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The Compact Keyboard operates in the frequency band of  
49.825 to 49.895 MHz with RF output power of less than 30  
MicroWatts EIRP (Effective Isotropic Radiated Power).  
Warning: Using these products in any way other than as  
described in this manual or altering the antenna in any way  
may violate FCC rules. FCC ID: JJ4-GP221-001 Compact  
Keyboard; Receiver: AS00262-001  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
We  
GYRATION, INC.  
12930 Saratoga Avenue, Suite C  
Saratoga, CA 95070  
Phone 408-255-3016  
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product  
USB MINI DUAL RECEIVER  
PART NO. AS00262-001  
Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
1. these devices may not cause harmful interference, and  
2. these devices must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the  
Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les  
exigences du Règelement sur le matériel brouil-leur du  
Canada.  
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Contacting Gyration  
If you have any questions on your new Gyration product,  
please contact us.  
Main Office  
Gyration, Inc.  
Phone: 408-255-3016  
Fax: 408-255-9075  
Sales  
Phone: 800-316-5432 (Toll-free in US and Canada)  
Fax: 408-387-5130  
Technical Support  
Phone: 408-973-7086  
Fax: 408-973-7669  
World Wide Web  
Technical Support-UK  
Phone: 0870 442 8669  
Technical Support-Germany  
Phone:0 61 81 / 94 36 33 70  
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Warranty Information  
Gyration products come with a two-year hardware warranty.  
Gyration, Inc., (Gyration) warrants products against defects in  
material and workmanship for a period of two years from the  
date of purchase from Gyration or an authorized Gyration  
agent. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and  
is not transferable. This warranty does not cover any  
incompatibilities due to the user's computer, hardware,  
software or any other related system configuration in which  
the product interfaces. Proof of purchase will be required  
before any warranty consideration by Gyration occurs. This  
warranty does not cover any damage caused by negligence,  
non-authorized modifications, or parts installed without prior  
written permission from Gyration. This warranty does not  
apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse,  
misuse, or misapplication, nor as a result of service to the  
product by anyone other than by Gyration.  
Gyration is not responsible for any lost profits, lost  
savings or other incidental or consequential damages  
arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this  
product. This includes damage to property and, to the  
extent permitted by law, damages for personal injury.  
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties including  
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a  
particular purpose.  
Some states do not allow limitation of implied warranties, or  
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,  
so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty  
gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights  
which may vary from state to state. This warranty applies only  
to these products, and is governed by the laws of the State of  
California.  
Trademark Information  
© 2003 Gyration, Inc. All rights reserved. Gyration and the Gyration  
logo are trademarks of Gyration, Inc. in the United States and other  
countries. All other trade names mentioned are the property of their  
respective companies. US Patent Numbers: 5,440,326; 5,898,421;  
5,825,350 and other pending patents.  
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Gyration Ultra Cordless Optical Mouse  
User Manual  
DL00049-001 Rev B  
Gyration, Inc.  
408.255.3016  
 

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