User manual APPOINT THUMBELINA

[. . . ] [] CGA [] 5 1/4 [] Friend [] User Group Name Phone ( Company Address ) Appoint Technical Services 800-448-1184 [] EGA [] 3-1/2 [] VGA 3. Please indicate -what types of City / State / Zip software you use: [] Accounting [] Database [] Dealer Recommendation Authorized Dealer [] Spreadsheets [] Graphics [] APPOINT Sales Representative [] Word Processor [] CAD 6. City / State [] Desktop Publishing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 What magazines do you read regularly? [] Store Display [] Magazine Ad\ertisement [] Magazine Article/Review Comments / Suggestions APPOINT 7026 Koll Center Parkway Suite 230 Pleasanton, Ca. 94566 Thumbelina Guide to Operations Version 2. 0 For IBM PC, PC-XT, PC-AT, PS/1, PS/2 and 100% compatible desktop, portable, laptop and notebook computers © APPOINT 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 APPOINT is a trademark of APPOINT Inc. [. . . ] If this is the case, you can use any open port as long as it is set as COM1 or COM2. Refer to your computer manual for the exact location of the serial port(s). Go to the driver software installation on page 1-4. 1-3 Step 3: Step 4: Thumbelina - Guide to Operations APPOINT DRIVER INSTALLATION About the Appoint Driver The Appoint software driver provides the same functions as the Microsoft mouse driver MOUSE. COM. Independently developed, the Appoint driver software is compatible with any application that is designed to use a Microsoft mouse. Once loaded, the Appoint driver remains in memory until you reboot your computer, issue the MOUSE /OFF command (explained later), or turn your computer off. Installing the Driver Software Appoint's installation program does the work for you. It will ask you questions about your system and will copy the files you need to your hard or floppy disk. To use the installation program; Step 1: Make a backup copy of the Appoint software diskette. For information on this procedure, refer to your DOS manual under the heading "DISKCOPY Command". Put the backup copy of Appoint software diskette into floppy drive A; At the DOS prompt enter the following command; A: INSTALL NOTE: Substitute the correct drive letter if you are using a floppy drive that is designated as something other than "A". Step 2: Step 3: Answer any questions and follow the instructions on the screen. 1-4 Thumbelina - Guide to Operations Installing Application Programs For Use With Thumbelina Since THUMBELINA is Microsoft compatible, you can use it with any software that uses the Microsoft Mouse. When you run the installation or setup programs for your software, you will be asked what type of input device you are using. If THUMBELINA is not on the list, select the Microsoft Serial Mouse if you are using THUMBELINA through a serial port, or the IBM PS/2 mouse if you are using THUMBELINA through the PS/2 mouse port. THUMBELINA has been tested with Windows, Windows 286, Windows 386 and Windows 3. 0. Microsoft Windows does not require that you load the Appoint driver before running Windows applications. On the setup program for Windows select the Microsoft serial or IBM PS/2 mouse option as appropriate. NOTE: If a Microsoft BUS card is in your system the Appoint input device will not be recognized. You must remove the BUS card before using an Appoint input device. GEM/3 and Ventura Publisher When you run the GEMPREP installation program, if THUMBELINA is not on the list, just select the Microsoft Serial Mouse if you are using THUMBELINA through a serial port, ortheIBMPS/2 mouse if you are using Thumbelina through the PS/2 mouse port. Thumbelina - Guide to Operations 1-5 Special Features: Using THUMBELINA Though the actual applications are endless, Thumbelina lends itself to three general areas: 1. Hand held: THUMBELINA was designed to free you from leaning over your Keyboard or desk when you use a mouse. More and more of todays software is mouse intensive - you can sometimes go for extended periods of time with little or no keyboard activity. THUMBELINA allows you to lean back from your computer and relax during these periods. On your keyboard: THUMBELINA was designed to fit on most common keyboards in their upper right or or upper left corners. The included keyboard mounting kit allows for easy snap on / snap off operation. While in place you can operate your cursor without removing your hands from the keyboard. [. . . ] An RMA number can be obtained by contacting Appoint technical services via phone, FAX or mail in advance of returning the unit. Appoint technical services hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST (Pacific Standard Time). After a period of one year from the date of purchase, Appoint will repair or replace the unit at a nominal fee not to exceed $25. 00. Should the model covered by this warranty no longer be available, Appoint will, at its option, upgrade to the current model at no additional cost. [. . . ]