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CAUTION

Do not place this product in any of the following environments:

In a car exposed to sunlight, a place exposed to direct sunlight, or a 

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place that becomes hot (around a heater, etc.)
In a moist place or a place where condensation may occur

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In an uneven place or a place exposed to vibration

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In a place where a magnetic field is generated (near a magnet, etc.)

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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 may significantly affect 

 

other equipment in the event that it malfunctions.
If this product is used on a transparent surface 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 more, disconnect the 

 

receiver unit from the PC. 
When you no longer need to use this product, 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 sensor as doing so may cause 

 

eye damage.
Always keep the receiver unit out of the reach of children as there 

 

is a danger that they may swallow it.

Batteries

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CAUTION

Use AAA alkaline batteries, AAA manganese batteries, or AAA nickel 

hydride storage 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

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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/11n standard.

Before using this product, check that there are no other “radio stations”* operating 

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nearby.

If electromagnetic interference occurs between this product and other “radio 

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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 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 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 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.

Safety Precautions

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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 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. If you continue to use the product under these conditions, it may cause a fire or 
electric shock.
If an abnormality is found with this product (emission of heat, smoke or abnormal smell 
from the product), immediately stop using the product, shutdown the PC, and after 
thoroughly checking that heat from the product will not cause burns, 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.
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.
If you continue to use the product under these conditions, 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.

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.

Wireless Optical Mouse

M-EG3DR Series

User's Manual

Thank you for purchasing the ELECOM M-EG3DR Series wireless optical mouse.
This manual describes the operating instructions and safety precautions for using the M-EG3DR 
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-EG3DR Series is referred to as “this product” in this manual.

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 x1

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User’s Manual x1

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Part Names

Mouse

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c

e

f

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d

Receiver unit

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a

  Wheel

The wheel can be turned back and forward with your finger or pressed like 
a button to operate the PC.

b

  Right button

Used for right-click operation.

c

  Left button

Used for left-click operation.

d

  Remaining battery level indicator lamp

Indicates when to replace the batteries.

  When a battery has been inserted, if there are sufficient 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.

e

  Power switch

Used to turn the mouse body on and off.

f

  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 cause 

eye damage.

g

  Battery cover

This cover is removed to install batteries.

h

  Battery housing

Batteries are inserted here.

i

  Receiver unit housing

Used to store the receiver unit.

j

  USB connector (Male)

Connected to a PC USB port.

Installing·Replacing the Battery

Before using this product, install one AAA battery in the mouse body.

  Remove the battery cover.

  Insert the battery.

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polarity is correct.

  Install the battery cover as before.

Replacing battery

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  Remove the battery cover.

  Remove the battery.

  Insert the battery.

  Install the battery cover as before.

Turning On and Off the Mouse

Turning on the mouse

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When using this product, turn the mouse body power on.

Slide the power switch to the ON position

Turning off the mouse

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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

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Move the mouse.

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

  Remove the battery cover.

  Place the receiver unit into the receiver 

unit housing.

  Install the battery cover as before.

Taking out the receiver unit

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  Remove the battery cover.

  Take the receiver unit out of the receiver 

unit housing.

  Install the battery cover as before.

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.

 

This product can be connected to a USB hub. However, 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 name) when 

 

it starts up, be sure to log on using an administrator account.
Wait until Windows® has started up completely.

 

  Insert the receiver unit into the USB port of the PC.

USB port

Receiver unit

Insert here.

Carefully check the orientation of the connector and the 

 

place where you will connect the receiver unit.
If you feel strong resistance when inserting the receiver 

 

unit, check that the shape and orientation of the connector 
is correct. Using excessive force may damage the connector 
and cause injury.

  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.

The mouse is operating normally if the screen 

moves up and down as you scroll the tilt wheel.

In applications that do not support scrolling, the screen will 

 

not move when you scroll the tilt wheel.

When using Windows®

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