Microsoft KB Archive/258785

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How to install a Microsoft pointing device and the IntelliPoint software

Article ID: 258785

Article Last Modified on 10/11/2007

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APPLIES TO

• Microsoft Habu Laser Gaming Mouse
• Microsoft IntelliMouse 1.0
• Microsoft IntelliMouse with IntelliEye
• Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 4.0
• Microsoft IntelliMouse Pro
• Microsoft IntelliMouse Trackball 1.0
• Microsoft IntelliMouse USB
• Microsoft IntelliPoint 6.1
• Microsoft IntelliPoint 6.0
• Microsoft IntelliPoint 5.2
• Microsoft IntelliPoint 4.12
• Microsoft IntelliPoint 3.0
• Microsoft IntelliPoint 3.1
• Microsoft IntelliPoint 5.1
• Microsoft IntelliType Pro 6.1
• Microsoft IntelliType Pro 6.0
• Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.5
• Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.4
• Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.3
• Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.2
• Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000
• Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000
• Microsoft Optical Mouse
• Microsoft Wheel Mouse 2.0
• Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000
• Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 v2.0
• Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000
• Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000
• Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 6000
• Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 4000
• Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1.0
• Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 5000
• Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 4000
• Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro 2.0
• Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2.0
• Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 1.0
• Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 3000
• Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 1.0
• Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000
• Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 3000

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SUMMARY

This article describes how to install the Microsoft IntelliPoint software and the Microsoft pointing devices that are listed in the "Applies To" section.

Note All Microsoft IntelliMouse pointing devices use the IntelliPoint software.

MORE INFORMATION

To install a Microsoft pointing device, install the IntelliPoint software. Then, connect the pointing device to the computer.

To do this, use the following methods in the order that they appear in.

Install the IntelliPoint Software

To install the IntelliPoint software, use one of the following methods.

Download from the Internet

To download and install the latest version of the IntelliPoint software, follow these steps:

1. Visit the following Microsoft Web site:

   http://www.microsoft.com/hardware

2. On the left side of the screen, click Resources, and then click Download Software.
3. Type Product Information, and then click GO.
4. Click the software link to download the software.
5. Click Run this program from its current location, and then click OK.
6. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to install the IntelliPoint software.
7. Restart the computer.

Install the software from the CD

To install the IntelliPoint software from the CD included with your pointing device:

1. Insert the Microsoft IntelliPoint Setup CD into your CD drive.
   
   If IntelliPoint Setup does not start automatically, use one of the following methods:
   • For Windows Vista, follow these steps:
     1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, and then click Run.
     2. In the Open box, type the following command line:

        drive:\setup

        In this example, drive is the drive letter for your CD drive.
   • For Windows XP, click Start, click Run, type the following line in the Open box, and then click OK:

     drive:\setup

     In this example, cd-rom is the drive letter for your CD drive.
2. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to install the IntelliPoint software.
3. Restart the computer.

Install a Microsoft pointing device

To install a Microsoft pointing device, use the appropriate method for your pointing device.

Connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) IntelliMouse to the computer

To connect a USB IntelliMouse pointing device to the computer, follow these steps:

1. Start the computer.
2. If the PS/2 adapter is connected to the USB connector on your IntelliMouse pointing device, remove it.
3. Locate an available USB port on your computer or USB hub.
4. Plug the USB connector for your IntelliMouse pointing device into an available USB port on your computer or on a USB hub that is connected to your computer.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install and configure your IntelliMouse pointing device.

Connect a PS/2 IntelliMouse to a serial port on the computer

To connect a PS/2 IntelliMouse pointing device to a 9-pin serial port on the computer, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer.
2. To connect one of the following IntelliMouse PS/2 pointing devices to a 9-pin serial port on your computer, connect the serial adapter to the PS/2 connector for your pointing device:
   • Microsoft IntelliMouse
   • Microsoft IntelliMouse Pro
   • Microsoft IntelliMouse Trackball
   • Microsoft Wheel Mouse
3. Plug the serial adapter for your IntelliMouse pointing device into the rectangular 9-pin serial port on the back of the computer.
4. Turn on the computer.
5. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to install and configure the IntelliMouse pointing device.

Connect a Microsoft wireless pointing device to the computer

To connect a Microsoft wireless pointing device to the computer, follow these steps:

1. On the bottom of the Microsoft wireless pointing device, open and remove the battery compartment door.
2. Insert two fresh batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that you point the positive (+) ends of the batteries toward the positive contacts in the battery compartment.
   

Note Two batteries are included with a Microsoft wireless pointing device.

1. Replace and close the battery compartment door.
2. Make sure that the channel switches on the bottom Cordless Mouse and the Digital Receiver are set to use the same channel.
   

Note If you use two Microsoft Cordless Wheel Mice, make sure that the second Microsoft wireless pointing device and the Digital Receiver are set to use a different channel than the first Microsoft wireless pointing device and Digital Receiver.

1. Shut down and turn off the computer.
2. Plug the PS/2 connector for the Digital Receiver into the round PS/2 mouse port on the back of the computer.
3. Turn on the computer.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install and configure your IntelliMouse pointing device.

Note When you travel, remove the batteries from the Microsoft wireless pointing device before you board any aircraft. The Microsoft wireless pointing device emits radio frequency (RF) energy when the batteries are installed, even if the mouse is turned off.

For more information about radio interference and the correct handling and storage of batteries, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Hardware, point to Mouse, and then click Online User's Guide.
2. On the Contents tab, click the Plus Sign (+) next to Setting Up Your Mouse or Trackball to expand the branch.
3. Under the Setting Up Your Mouse or Trackball branch, click Important Radio Interference and Battery Information for Microsoft Wireless Mouse.

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