README.TXT for the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint
This file contains supplemental information for the
Alps Mouse and GlidePoint Install Disk.
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README FILE CONTENTS
1. WINDOWS 95 SUPPORT
1.1 Driver Installation
1.2 Using the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint Control Panel
1.3 Control Panel Restrictions
1.4 Restoring Your Installation
2. WINDOWS 3.1 SUPPORT
2.1 Driver Installation
2.2 Using the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint Control Panel
2.3 Restoring Your Installation
3. DOS SUPPORT
4. FILES ON THE INSTALL DISK
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1. WINDOWS 95 SUPPORT
1.1 Driver Installation
To install the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint driver for
Windows 95:
- From the Start menu, select "Settings", "Control
Panel", then "Mouse" to open the Mouse Properties
sheet.
- Click the "General" tab, then click the "Change"
button.
- Click "Have Disk" and insert the driver disk in your
floppy drive. Confirm or correct the file path
(normally "a:\"), then click "OK".
- Click "Alps Mouse and GlidePoint", then "OK" to copy
the driver files to your system.
- After the files are copied, the Mouse Properties
sheet will show the new device name. Click "Close".
- The "System Settings Change" dialog will offer to
restart your computer so the new settings can take
effect. Select "Yes".
1.2 Using the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint Control Panel
To change your Alps Mouse and GlidePoint settings in
Windows 95:
- From the Start menu, select "Settings", "Control
Panel", then "Mouse" to open the Mouse Properties
sheet.
- Click the "General" tab, then click the "Options"
button to bring up the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint
Control Panel.
- The Alps Mouse and GlidePoint controls are grouped
into four categories (Pointer, Motion, Orientation,
Shortcuts). Some of these options also appear on the
standard Mouse Properties tabs. However, they are
best controlled through the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint
pages. Online Help is provided for all topics.
- When you are satisfied with your settings, click OK
to close the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint Control Panel,
then OK to close Mouse Properties.
1.3 Control Panel Restrictions
Most of the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint Control Panel
features operate identically in Windows 3.1 and Windows
95, except for the following:
- Pointer Growth: These controls are disabled under
Windows 95, where Pointer Growth is not currently
supported.
1.4 Restoring Your Installation
The Alps Mouse and GlidePoint drivers are compatible
with most standard mice and similar pointing devices.
However, if you do change drivers to use another
device, you can restore the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint
installation (including your control panel settings) as
follows:
- From the Start menu, select "Settings", "Control
Panel", then "Mouse" to open the Mouse Properties
sheet.
- Click the "General" tab, then click the "Change"
button.
- If "Alps Mouse and GlidePoint" does not appear in the
first list of pointing device models, click "Show All
Devices". In the Manufacturers column, click "Alps."
- Click "Alps Mouse and GlidePoint", then "OK" to copy
the driver files to your system.
- If the "Copying Files..." step cannot find the driver
files, it will ask you to correct the source path.
Enter "c:\amouse" (using the same drive letter as
your Windows 95 installation), then click "OK".
- After the files are copied, the Mouse Properties
sheet will show the new device name. Click "Close".
- The "System Settings Change" dialog will offer to
restart your computer so the new settings can take
effect. Select "Yes".
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2. WINDOWS 3.1 SUPPORT
2.1 Driver Installation
To install the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint driver for
Windows 3.1 (including Windows 3.11 or Windows for
Workgroups) or any DOS version (3.3 or later is
recommended):
- If Windows is running, exit to DOS. The installer
cannot be run from inside Windows or from a Windows
DOS session.
- Insert the driver disk in your floppy drive.
- Type "A:\INST31" (using the appropriate drive letter)
and follow the prompts. You will be asked to confirm
the installation type (DOS, Windows, or both), the
driver directory, and whether the DOS driver should
be loaded at startup time. If you are unsure about
any question, simply accept the default response.
- If you allowed the install program to update
AUTOEXEC.BAT, it will offer to reboot your system
with the new settings. The Windows driver will become
active the next time you start Windows.
2.2 Using the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint Control Panel
- From the Program Manager, open the Main program
group, then double-click on Control Panel.
- Double-click the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint icon to
bring up the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint Control Panel.
(This enhanced control panel replaces the standard
Mouse Control Panel.)
- The Alps Mouse and GlidePoint controls are grouped
into four categories (Pointer, Motion, Orientation,
Shortcuts). Online Help is provided for all topics.
- When you are satisfied with your settings, click OK
to close the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint Control Panel.
2.3 Restoring Your Installation
The Alps Mouse and GlidePoint drivers are compatible
with most standard mice and similar pointing devices.
However, if you do change drivers to use another
device, you can restore the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint
installation (including your control panel settings) as
follows:
- If Windows is running, exit to DOS. The installer
cannot be run from inside Windows or from a Windows
DOS session.
- Change to the drive and directory containing your
Alps Mouse and GlidePoint installation (e.g.,
C:\AMOUSE).
- Type "INST31" and follow the prompts. Make certain
you specify the same installation path where the
files currently reside. This will cause the installer
to restore the previous configuration using those
files and saved settings.
- If you allowed the install program to update
AUTOEXEC.BAT, it will offer to reboot your system
with the new settings. The Windows driver will become
active the next time you start Windows.
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3. DOS SUPPORT
The Windows 95 install procedure described above
automatically includes the DOS driver, AMOUSE.COM. This
driver provides the support needed for DOS
applications, either full-screen or windowed.
If you are not running Windows 95, use the INST31
program to install the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint
drivers for DOS only, Windows only (version 3.1), or
both DOS and Windows.
Some of the Alps Mouse and GlidePoint settings (such as
sensitivity, acceleration and orientation) are shared
between the DOS and Windows drivers. The easiest way to
set these options is through the Alps Mouse and
GlidePoint Control Panel in Windows. The DOS driver
will pick up any changes the next time it starts up.
Other settings (such as the pointer options) may differ
between DOS and Windows, and are stored separately in
the MOUSE.INI file. You can change the DOS settings
directly by editing this file or by adding option
switches to the AMOUSE command line. See the AMOUSE.TXT
file for details.
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4. FILES ON THE INSTALL DISK
README.TXT This file
AMOUSE.INF Windows 95 setup script
INST31.EXE Windows 3.1 (or DOS) install program
AMOUSE.DRV Windows driver
AMOUSE.DLL Windows control panel
AMOUSE.HLP Windows help file
SFTTABS.DLL Windows control panel interface
SCVMD.386 Windows Virtual Mouse Device
XPOINT.EXE Windows pointer enhancements
AMOUSE.COM DOS driver
AMOUSE.TXT DOS driver options and switches
MOUSE.INI DOS and Windows configuration file
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.