				 
			 README.TXT

	    Release Notes for the Microsoft(R) Mouse
	   and Microsoft IntelliPoint version 1.10

	   (C) Copyright Microsoft Corporation, 1995

This document contains late-breaking information that supplements 
the Quick Reference Card and the IntelliPoint Online User's Guide.

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CONTENTS

   I.   Important Safety Information

  II.   General Notes Covering Various Operating Systems
	1.  Do Not Install on a Network Drive
	2.  Using MS-DOS Disk Caching Software During Setup
	3.  Running IntelliPoint on a Computer with Multiple Operating 
	    Systems
	4.  Loading MOUSE.EXE into Upper Memory
	5.  Vanish Does Not Function in Spreadsheet Applications        
	6.  Changing IntelliPoint Settings in Windows vs. MS-DOS
	7.  Using IntelliPoint on a Laptop with an External Mouse
	8.  Detecting PS/2 Pointing Devices
	9.  Disabling SnapTo if You Use CorelDRAW

 III.   Notes For Windows 95 Users
	1.  Hiding the Taskbar When Using PointerWrap
	2.  Running IntelliPoint on a Computer with Multiple User Profiles
	3.  Some Mouse Tabs Are Part of the Operating System

  IV.   Notes for Windows NT(TM) Users
	1.  IntelliPoint Only Supports x86 Operating Systems
	2.  IntelliPoint Does Not Support Animation on the Desktop
	3.  Return to Previous Position Not Available in Windows NT

   V.   Notes for MS-DOS-Only Users
	Using Large and Medium Pointers
 
  VI.   Regulatory Information
	1.  United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations
	2.  Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations
 

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Part I. Important Safety Information
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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, and tenosynovitis.

It is important to follow all instructions contained in this section.  
Failure to do so may result in CTS, tendinitis or tenosynovitus.  
These instructions may not only help minimize your chances of 
experiencing one of these conditions, but will also help you to work 
more comfortably and effectively.  Ensuring that your chair, work 
surface, and placement of the mouse are in the correct positions is 
important.  In addition, you should take frequent breaks to avoid 
sitting in the same position for extended periods of time.


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Part II: General Notes Covering Various Operating Systems
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1.  Do Not Install on a Network Drive
 
    Installing IntelliPoint on a network drive is not supported.  
    Users with IntelliPoint version 1.00 installed on a network drive 
    will not be able to perform an upgrade to that drive.


2.  Using MS-DOS-based Disk Caching Software During Setup

    If you use MS-DOS-based disk cache software other than Microsoft 
    SMARTDrive, do not choose the Restart command after completing setup.
    Instead choose Exit, then exit Windows and restart your computer 
    manually.  Some MS-DOS-based disk caching programs use a write-behind 
    caching technique.  If the cache isn't flushed before restarting your 
    computer, disk errors could occur.

    Alternatively, you could temporarily disable your disk caching 
    software by 'REMing' it out in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, then 
    re-enable it once you have installed IntelliPoint.


3.  Running IntelliPoint on a Computer with Multiple Operating Systems

    If you have installed Windows NT and Windows 95 on the same computer
    and IntelliPoint is installed on both operating systems, uninstalling 
    IntelliPoint from one operating system may remove files that are used
    by IntelliPoint on the other operating system.  If you encounter
    problems with IntelliPoint on the second operating system, reinstall
    it on that system.


4.  Loading MOUSE.EXE into Upper Memory
  
    The MS-DOS mouse driver is automatically loaded into upper memory, 
    if available. If you use the MS-DOS "loadhigh" command, your mouse 
    driver may be loaded into low memory.


5.  Vanish Does Not Function in Spreadsheet Applications

    The Vanish feature does not hide the pointer in spreadsheet 
    applications.


6.  Changing IntelliPoint Settings in Windows vs. MS-DOS

    When you change Set Buttons, Pointer Speed, Acceleration, and
    Orientation in a Windows version of IntelliPoint, the changes do not
    take effect in the MS-DOS version of IntelliPoint until you restart 
    your computer.  However, if you change these settings in the MS-DOS 
    version of IntelliPoint, the changes take effect in both versions 
    immediately.


7.  Using IntelliPoint on a Laptop with an External Mouse

    If you have an external mouse connected to your laptop computer, 
    the mouse driver will not work with the integrated pointing 
    device.  Disconnect the external mouse before using the mouse 
    driver with the integrated pointing device.

    To change the load order for the mouse driver so that the driver 
    will search for an external device first, do one of the following:

       If your system has an integrated Serial pointing device, add the
       following line to the [Mouse] section of the MSINPUT.INI file

	      EmbeddedType=Serial1

       If your system has an integrated PS/2 pointing device, add the
       following line to the [Mouse] section of the MSINPUT.INI file
  
	      EmbeddedType=PS2

    If no external device is found, the drivers will find the integrated 
    pointing device.
  
    NOTE: IntelliPoint supports only 100% Microsoft Mouse-compatible 
    pointing devices.
 

8.  Detecting PS/2 Pointing Devices

    Some hardware systems may have a hidden Extended BIOS for PS/2 devices 
    (some AST machines for instance).  To install the IntelliPoint drivers 
    correctly on these systems, add the following line to the [Mouse] 
    section of the MSINPUT.INI file:

	 FailIfNoExtendedBIOS=FALSE


9.  Disabling SnapTo if You Use CorelDRAW

    If you use the Zoom In feature in CorelDRAW, be sure to disable
    the SnapTo feature on the Activity tab.  Zoom In does not work 
    if SnapTo is enabled.


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Part III. Notes for Windows 95 Users
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1.  Hiding the Taskbar When Using the PointerWrap Feature

    When using PointerWrap in conjunction with the Windows 95 setting 
    to hide the Taskbar, it may be difficult to grab the Taskbar's 
    border.  If this happens, display the Taskbar by clicking the Start 
    button, pointing to Settings, and then clicking Taskbar.  Clear 
    the Auto hide check box.


2.  Running IntelliPoint on a Computer with Multiple User Profiles

    Uninstalling IntelliPoint under Windows 95 is not recommended 
    when user profiles are enabled on the system.  Uninstalling can 
    result in instability and invalid settings for other users who 
    logon to the computer.


3.  Some Mouse Tabs Are Part of the Operating System

    Under Windows 95, the Pointers and General tabs are a standard 
    part of the Windows 95 operating system and are not part of 
    IntelliPoint.  Only tabs with the Microsoft IntelliPoint logo 
    are installed by IntelliPoint.


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Part IV.  Notes for Windows NT Users
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1.  IntelliPoint Only Supports x86 Operating Systems

    This version of IntelliPoint only supports Intel-compatible x86 
    operating systems.  You cannot install IntelliPoint on another
    operating system, such as MIPS or Alpha.  However, you can use
    your mouse with those systems.    


2.  IntelliPoint Does Not Support Animation on the Desktop

    Under Windows NT, the animated special effects work in any window 
    and over any object.  However, animated special effects aren't 
    displayed when you click on the desktop.


3.  Return to Previous Position Not Available in Windows NT 

    In Windows 95 and Windows 3.1x, the SnapTo feature includes an option
    that enables you to return the pointer to its previous position when
    the dialog box closes.  This option is not available in Windows NT.


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Part V. Notes for MS-DOS-Only Users
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    Using Large and Medium Pointers
  
    When using a large- or medium-sized pointer, some MS-DOS-based
    applications may not redraw the pointer correctly, resulting
    in "mouse droppings".

    When using a large- or medium-sized pointer, the pointer might
    appear distorted in some applications.


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Part VI. Regulatory Information
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1.  United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations

    This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications
    Commission (FCC) Rules.  Operation is subject to the following 
    conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 
    (2) this device must accept any interference received, including 
    interference that may cause undesired operation.

    The Microsoft hardware device(s) which accompanies this software can 
    radiate radio frequency (RF) energy.  If not installed and used in 
    strict accordance with the instructions given in the printed  
    documentation, the device may cause harmful interference with radio
    and TV reception.  Any cable that is connected to the device must be
    a shielded cable that is properly grounded.

    Your Microsoft hardware device has been tested, and it complies with 
    the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the 
    specifications in Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications 
    Commission (FCC) rules.  These limits are designed to provide 
    reasonable protection against harmful RF interference in a residential 
    installation.  There is, however, no guarantee that RF interference 
    will not occur in a particular installation.

    To determine if your hardware device is causing interference, 
    disconnect the device from your computer.  If the interference stops, 
    it was probably caused by the device.  If the interference continues 
    after you disconnect the hardware device, turn the computer off and 
    then on again.  If the interference stopped when the computer was off, 
    check to see if one of the input/output (I/O) devices or one of the 
    computer's internal accessory boards is causing the problem.  
    Disconnect the I/O devices one at a time and see if the interference 
    stops.

    If your computer does cause interference, try the following measures 
    to correct it:

    *  Relocate the radio or TV antenna until the interference stops.
    *  Move the computer farther away from the radio or TV, or move it to 
       one side or the other of the radio or TV.
    *  Plug the computer into a different power outlet so that the 
       computer and radio or TV are on different circuits controlled by 
       different circuit breakers or fuses.
    *  If necessary, ask your computer dealer or an experienced radio-TV 
       technician for more suggestions.  You may find helpful information 
       in the booklet "The Interference Handbook" (1993), published by the 
       FCC.  The booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing 
       Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.  The stock number is 004-000-00493-1.

    NOTE:  Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Microsoft 
    could void the user's authority to operate this device.


2.  Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment 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 réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

