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MOUSE
Many programs need to detect a mouse driver in memory for the
mouse to work. Some programs supply their own mouse drivers (like
Windows) and do not need to detect one in memory.
If you experience mouse problems, i.e., there is no movement of the
pointer, the mouse is erratic, etc., please follow the instructions outlined
below BEFORE calling Technical Support. These problems are usually
resolved by loading the mouse driver into memory.
FOLLOWING ARE INSTRUCTION FOR DOS 5.0/6.0 USERS TO LOAD A
MICROSOFT MOUSE DRIVER. These are common DOS commands.
Please refer to your DOS manual if further explanation is needed. The
documentation that you got when you purchased the mouse should also
explain how to install it.
Should you not have a Microsoft driver, the mouse.com file may be
called gmouse.com (for a Genius mouse) or imouse.com (for an Info
mouse), etc. Replace the mouse.com file in the instructions below
appropriately.
NOTE: Be sure that your autoexec.bat file resides in the root directory;
NOT the DOS subdirectory.
1. Locate your mouse.com file. This file will typically reside in the root
directory or in its own subdirectory (usually called MOUSE).
2. To put your mouse driver into memory you must edit your
autoexec.bat file
Type:
cd\ (enter)
edit autoexec.bat (enter)
3. You will get a new screen showing the contents of your autoexec.bat
file.
4. Create a blank space by putting your cursor on the first letter of the
first word and pressing enter. Arrow back up to the blank space and
type mouse (or c:\mouse\mouse if the mouse.com files resides in a
MOUSE subdirectory).
5. Press Alt + F, then X, then press enter to confirm the save.
6. This should leave you at your root directory again (the c:> prompt)
7. Reboot the computer by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys
simultaneously.
8. Your mouse driver is now loaded into memory.
FOLLOWING ARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USERS WHO ARE NOT USING
DOS 5.0/6.0.
These are basic instructions derived from a DOS manual. Refer to your
DOS manual for further assistance.
1. Locate your mouse.com file. This file will typically reside in the root
directory or in its own subdirectory (usually called MOUSE).
2. To put your mouse driver into memory you must edit your
autoexec.bat file.
Type:
cd\ (enter)
edlin autoexec.bat (enter)
3. "End of input file" should now be on your screen. (If you get a "Bad
command or filename" message be sure that you've typed EXACTLY
what is shown above, and that the edlin.exe and the autoexec.bat file
both reside in the root directory.)
4. Press "L" (for list) and you will get numbered lines of information,
followed by an asterisk (*) at the left-hand margin.
5. Type the number 1, and the letter "i" and press enter. You will now
be on line number one. Type "mouse" (or c:\mouse\mouse if the
mouse.com files resides in a MOUSE subdirectory), and press enter.
6. You should be back at the * at the left-hand margin.
7. Type "end" and you will be left at the C prompt.
8. Reboot the computer by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys
simultaneously.
9. Your mouse driver is now loaded into memory.
NOTE: Much of the newer software written will require more current
versions of device drivers.
The latest version of the Microsoft mouse driver as of August, 1992, is
8.2; Logitech is 6.02; Genius 8.08; ATI 2.3; Packard Bell 8.0
PRINTERS
If you are having problems getting printouts from the program, here
are some important things to check BEFORE you call Technical Support:
1. What type of printer emulation does you printer support?
When a program sends information to the printer, it needs to send it
in a form the printer can understand. The types of data the printer will
understand are known as "emulation" modes. For example, a Canon
BubbleJet 300 will emulate both the IBM Proprinter X24e and an Epson
LQ-850. It is important to know what types of data your printer can
accept. This information can usually be found in your printer's manual.
2. Is the software setup for an appropriate driver?
Once you know what type of information your printer will accept,
you need to make sure the software is sending it in the proper form.
The part of the program that does this is known as a "printer driver".
You need to choose the driver that is appropriate to your printer. In our
example above, if the BubbleJet 300 is set for Epson LQ-850 mode,
you need to choose an Epson driver from the program.
If the printer is printing "garbage", make sure your driver and
emulation mode match. Many printers will let you change their
emulation mode using dip switches or a control panel. Your printer's
manual will have a listing of the switches and what their settings do.
If your printer is in a mode that does not have a corresponding driver
in the program, see if you can change the switch settings to a mode the
program will support. Again, if our BubbleJet is in IBM Proprinter mode
and the software only supports an Epson, change the dip switch
settings on the printer to put it into Epson mode.*
*Note: This may affect other software you have set for a Proprinter.
From time to time, a printer will list emulation for a type of printer,
but not fully support it in all modes. This can be a very frustrating
situation. In this instance, you can try some of the other drivers that
are similar to the one recommended. For example, if the printer works
as a 24 pin printer, but has problems with that driver, try using a similar
9 pin driver instead. In many instances this will solve the problem.
It may just be that your printer is not in graphics mode.
Another problem you may encounter is a "Venetian blind" effect.
This is where the printout looks like the graphics are printed out as
bands down the page with white space in between. The causes for this
vary:
1. On very old printers (~1983), the problems lies with the printer itself,
not being able to support the newer software. The program won't be
able to print to these printers.
2. Some printers have an auto-linefeed mode that will cause this. This
will be listed in your printer manual's settings options. This feature
should be off.
3. Lastly, the printer may have a physical problem with the way the
linefeed motor advances the paper. This is something a service center
must adjust.
INSTALLATION
During installation of multiple-disk programs, you will get a message
prompting you to enter the next numbered disk and press any key to
continue. If you swap disks and press any key, and you are still being
prompted to insert the disk, there are several possibilities.
Sometimes disk caching software/hardware will cache the floppy drive and
cause the directory to be read from the cache and not the new disk.
Remark the disk caching software from your Autoexec.bat, reboot your pc and
begin the installation again.
You may have physical problems with your floppy drive. You should first
establish that you are, in fact, putting in the right numbered disk.
If you are, follow the instructions below to determine what the problem may be.
1. Please reboot your pc. Put the first program disk in the floppy drive.
Do a directory of it and note the files.
2. Reboot your pc again. Put the second program disk in the floppy
drive and do a directory of it. Are they different files from the files on
number one?
3. If they are, chances are good that your disk drive needs maintenance.
4. If you have both 3.5" and 5.25" disks and drives, you can always
install from the other set of disks.