Microsoft KB Archive/167409

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SideWinder 3D Pro Adversely Affects Mouse Movement

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ID: Q167409

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro for Macintosh, version 1.0

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SYMPTOMS
When you attach the SideWinder 3D Pro for Macintosh to the Apple Desktop Bus (ADB), your mouse pointer may no longer move smoothly. Problems with mouse pointer movement may increase when you connect additional devices to the ADB.

CAUSE
This behavior can occur when the SideWinder 3D Pro is configured for joystick mode.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, configure the SideWinder 3D Pro for mouse (or absolute position) mode.

To do this, move the switch on the front of the SideWinder 3D Pro under the word "Microsoft" to the position with two black dots.

STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro for Macintosh, version 1.0.

Additional query words: 1.00 side winder mac erratic jerky jumpy

Keywords : kbhw 3dpromac kbimu

Version : MACINTOSH:1.0

Platform : MACINTOSH

Issue type : kbbug

Technology :