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M-SODL series

Batteries

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CAUTION

Use AAA alkaline batteries, AAA manganese batteries, 
or AAA nickel hydride 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 standard.

Before using this product, check that there are no other “radio 

 

stations”* operating nearby.
If electromagnetic interference occurs between this product 

 

and  other “radio  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.

Cautions for Laser Mouse

Though this product complies with the IEC60825-1 Class 1 laser 
safety standard to ensure safety, pay special attention to the 
following before use.

(1)  Never observe the laser beam by using an optical measure 

such as a microscope or magnifier or view the laser with the 
naked eye for a long period of time. Doing so may have an 
adverse effect on the eye. (Some laser beams cannot be seen 
with the naked eye.)

(2)  Never aim the rear surface of the mouse at a person’s eyes, as 

this is very dangerous.

(3)  The laser sensor may not work on glass or mirrored surfaces.
(4)  Do not use this product for any application other than as a PC 

mouse.

(5)  If this product is subjected to temperatures beyond its 

specifications, turn of the PC, and do not use the product until 
the temperature returns to the operable range.

(6)  If this product is not operating normally, turn of the PC.

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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Safety Precautions

Part Names

Installing·Replacing the Battery

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

  Remove the battery cover.

Press part 

 firmly to the 

right to remove the cover 
easily.

  Insert the battery.

Make sure that the 

 

polarity is correct.

  Install the battery cover.

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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Click the right mouse button.

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

Inserting the receiver unit

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  Remove the battery cover.

  Place the receiver unit 

into  the  receiver  unit 
housing.

  Install the battery cover.

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.

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.
Do not touch the USB connector terminals.

 

  The mouse driver is installed automatically.

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Checking wheel 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.

In order to use this product's horizontal scrolling 

function, you must download and install ELECOM 

MouseAssistant 2 for Windows from our company's 

web site.

 Proceed to "Using the horizontal scrolling and button 

allocation functions" on the reverse of this sheet.

When using Windows®

Meaning of symbols

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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 in a 
damaged condition, it may cause a fire or 
electric shock.

WARNING

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.
Always keep the receiver unit out of the 
reach of children as there is a danger that 
they may swallow it.

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

 

condensation may occur
In an uneven place or a place exposed to 

 

vibration
In  a  place  where  a  magnetic  field  is 

 

generated (near a magnet, etc.)
In a dusty place

 

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.

When  you  no  longer  need  to  use  this 
product  and  the  battery,  be  sure  to 
dispose of it in accordance with the local 
ordinances and laws of your area.

Mouse

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Receiver unit

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 Tilt wheel

The tilt wheel can be turned back and forward with your 
finger or pressed like a button to operate the PC.
Tilting  the  tilt  wheel  to  the  right  or  left  lets  you  scroll 
horizontally.

You must download and install ELECOM MouseAssistant 
2 for Windows from our company's web site to use the 
horizontal scrolling function with Windows.

 Using the horizontal scrolling and button allocation 
functions (See reverse)

Right button

Used for right-click operation.

 Left button

Used for left-click operation.

 Laser sensor

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.

Battery cover

This cover is removed to install batteries.

Power switch

Used to turn the mouse body on and off.

 Battery housing

Batteries are inserted here.

Receiver unit housing

Used to store the receiver unit.

 USB connector (Male)

Connected to a PC USB port

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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 Macintosh.

Wait until Mac OS X has started up completely.

 

  Insert the receiver unit into a USB port on your 

Macintosh.

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.
Do not touch the USB connector terminals.

 

  The mouse driver is installed automatically.

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Checking wheel operation

Check that the vertical and horizontal scrolling functions are 
working correctly in Safari.

  Click the Safari icon in the Dock.

Safari will launch.

If Safari is not in the Dock, double-
click the Safari icon in the Applications 
folder.

  Display your favourite web site in Safari and 

change the size of the window so that the vertical 
and horizontal scrollbars appear.

*  The sample website used here is the ELECOM homepage.

Scrollbar

  Scroll the tilt wheel back and forth and move it from 

side to side.

The mouse is operating normally if the screen moves up and 
down or from side to side as you scroll or move the tilt wheel.

In applications that do not support scrolling, 

 

the screen will not move when you scroll the tilt 

wheel.

In order to use this product's button allocation 

 

function with a Mac, you must download and 

install ELECOM MouseAssistant 2 for Mac OS X 

from our company's web site.

 Proceed to "Using the horizontal scrolling and 

button allocation functions" on the reverse of 

this sheet.

When using Mac OS X®

Wireless Laser Mouse

M-SODL Series

User's Manual

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

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