The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Natural Keyboard with IntelliType software version 1.10
SUMMARY
This article contains a copy of the information in the Readme.txt file
included with the Microsoft Natural Keyboard with IntelliType software
version 1.1.
MORE INFORMATION
README.TXT
Release Notes for the Microsoft(R) Natural Keyboard(TM)
and Microsoft IntelliType version 1.10
(C) Copyright Microsoft Corporation, 1995
This document contains late-breaking information that supplements
the Getting Started booklet and the IntelliType Online User's Guide.
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CONTENTS
I. General Notes Covering Various Operating Systems
1. Do Not Install on a Network Drive
2. Special Keyboard Drivers May Conflict with IntelliType
3. Using MS-DOS Disk Caching Software During Setup
4. Running IntelliType on a Computer with Multiple Operating
Systems
5. Protecting Your Keyboard Adapter
6. Using a Nonstandard BIOS
7. Connecting an Input Device to a Laptop During a Power Save
8. Starting Task Manager Using the Windows Logo Keys
9. Using Mouse Keys with the PointerWrap Feature
10. Using IntelliType with the TI 710 Chip
11. Starting Your Computer from a Floppy Disk
12. Using the Numeric Keypad to Draw in Microsoft Paintbrush
13. Using Increased Security in Microsoft Mail
14. If Keyboard Sounds Begin Repeating
15. Disabling the SnapTo Feature if You Use CorelDRAW
16. The Vanish Feature Does Not Function in Spreadsheet
Applications
II. Notes For Windows 95 Users
1. Running IntelliType Without the Microsoft Natural Keyboard
2. Running IntelliType on a Computer with Multiple User Profiles
3. Some Keyboard Tabs Are Part of the Operating System
4. If You Have a Sound Card, Do Not Select the System Speaker
Option
5. Hiding the Taskbar when Using the PointerWrap Feature
6. IntelliType's Num Lock Setting May Conflict with CMOS setting
III. Notes For Windows 3.1x Users
1. Disabling the CAPS LOCK Key in an MS-DOS Window
2. Task Manager May Not Launch When Memory is Low
3. Replacing Task Manager with Task List
IV. Notes for Windows NT(TM) Users
1. IntelliType Only Supports x86 Operating Systems
2. Opening the Windows NT Task List
3. Closing IntelliType from Task Manager
V. Notes for MS-DOS-Only Users Using Command-Line Options in MS-DOS
VI. Regulatory Information
1. United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations
2. Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations
Part I: General Notes Covering Various Operating Systems
- Do Not Install on a Network Drive
Installing IntelliType on a network drive is not supported.
Users with IntelliType version 1.0 installed on a network drive
will not be able to perform an upgrade to that drive.
- Special Keyboard Drivers May Conflict With IntelliType
When you install IntelliType on Windows 3.1x or Windows NT,
Setup replaces your current keyboard driver with the Microsoft
Natural Keyboard driver, which includes support for the three
additional keys. Because of this, you may encounter problems
with software that requires specialized keyboard drivers,
including remote control software, such as pcANYWHERE and
Carbon Copy, and various language versions of the Windows
operating system, such as Arabic, Greek, and Hebrew.
You can use remote control software with the Microsoft Natural
Keyboard, but not with the IntelliType software. To use the
remote control software, uninstall IntelliType (see the IntelliType
Online User's Guide if you are unsure how to uninstall). Then
reinstall the remote control software to reset the keyboard driver.
If you are using a language version of Windows that requires a special
keyboard driver, you can use the Microsoft Natural Keyboard
as a standard 101/102AT keyboard. If you uninstall IntelliType,
the keyboard driver provided by your operating system is restored.
NOTE: This section does not apply to Windows 95, as IntelliType does
not add keyboard drivers when you install on Windows 95.
- Using MS-DOS-based Disk Caching Software During Setup
If you use MS-DOS-based disk cache software other than Microsoft
SMARTDrive, do not choose the Restart command after completing setup.
Instead choose Exit, then exit Windows and restart your computer
manually. Some MS-DOS-based disk caching programs use a write-behind
caching technique. If the cache isn't flushed before restarting your
computer, disk errors could occur.
Alternatively, you could temporarily disable your disk caching
software by 'REMing' it out in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, then
re-enable it once you have installed IntelliType.
- Running IntelliType on a Computer with Multiple Operating Systems
If you have installed Windows NT and Windows 95 on the same computer
and IntelliType is installed on both operating systems, uninstalling
IntelliType from one operating system may remove files that are used
by IntelliType on the other operating system. If you encounter
problems with IntelliType on the second operating system, reinstall
it on that system.
- Protecting Your Keyboard Adapter
Be sure to provide ample space between your computer and the wall
behind it to avoid undue pressure on any adapter plugged into the
back of the computer. If an adapter (such as the PS/2 to 5-pin
adapter for the Microsoft Natural Keyboard) is subjected to
extra pressure, it can cause permanent damage to the computer's
motherboard when you turn on the computer. Never remove or plug in
any device while the computer is on. Turn the computer off, install
the device, and then turn the computer back on.
- Using a Nonstandard BIOS
Nonstandard brands of BIOS may conflict with the Microsoft Natural
Keyboard, causing errors and possible system failure at startup.
If this happens, you might need to install another brand of BIOS.
Common system BIOS manufacturers include AMI and Phoenix. Contact
your BIOS manufacturer or computer dealer if you have problems
starting your machine after installation of the Microsoft Natural
Keyboard.
- Connecting an Input Device to a Laptop During a Power Save
Many laptop computers save power by turning off mouse and keyboard
ports after the computer has gone unused for a specified period of
time. If your input device (mouse or keyboard) doesn't work after
the computer has been in sleep mode, refer to power-saving options
in the documentation for your computer.
- Starting Task Manager Using the Windows Logo Keys
Under Windows 3.1x and Windows NT, IntelliType assigns the Windows
logo keys to launch Task Manager. Some shell programs change the
functionality of the Windows logo keys or don't recognize them
at all. In these cases, press CTRL+ESC or double-click on the
desktop to launch Task Manager or, in Windows NT, the Task List.
- Using Mouse Keys with the PointerWrap Feature
If you have enabled both the PointerWrap and Mouse Keys features,
the pointer may become 'stuck' at the edges of the screen when
you hold down the arrow keys for an extended time. If this
happens, on the Mouse Keys tab, adjust Pointer Top Speed to
a slower setting. PointerWrap is available in Windows 95 and
Windows 3.1x only. In Windows 95, Mouse Keys is one of the
Accessibility Options on the Control Panel.
- Using IntelliType with the TI 710 Chip
IntelliType supports the 8042 port used in most laptops. However,
installing IntelliType on a Texas Instrument laptop that uses
the 710 chip can cause problems. In particular, if you are running
Windows NT, the mouse won't work.
- Starting Your Computer from a Floppy Disk
When you install IntelliType, Setup modifies the
AUTOEXEC.BAT file located on your hard disk, (typically on
drive C:). If you start Microsoft Windows from a floppy disk,
manually copy the two lines of information that were added to
the AUTOEXEC.BAT file on your hard disk to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file
located on the floppy disk. The two lines you must copy are:
SET MSINPUT=C:\MSINPUT
C:\MSINPUT\KEYBOARD\ITYPE.EXE /S
(The destination directory will be different if you installed
IntelliType in a different directory.)
- Using the Numeric Keypad to Draw in Microsoft Paintbrush
If you enable the Mouse Keys feature on the Mouse Keys tab, you
can use the numeric keypad to draw in Microsoft Paintbrush. To
draw (or erase), press the 0 key on the keypad. That puts you
in draw mode. To return to normal mode, press the period key on
the keypad.
IMPORTANT: If you are working in Paintbrush and using the numeric
keypad, return to normal mode before opening Task Manager.
If you open Task Manager while in draw mode, your system may
stop responding and you'll have to restart Paintbrush.
- Using Increased Security in Microsoft Mail
Microsoft Mail enables you to increase the security of your e-mail
by requiring a password when you restore Mail from a minimized icon.
However, if you have set this security feature, you cannot use
Task Manager to switch to Microsoft Mail when it is minimized.
Instead, press ALT+TAB or double-click the Mail icon.
- If Keyboard Sounds Begin Repeating
If you have assigned a sound to your keyboard, and the sound repeats
continually after you press a key, there may be an interrupt (IRQ)
conflict. To resolve the problem, you can either turn off the
sound (select Sounds Off on the Options tab) or change your sound
card IRQ setting.
- Disabling the SnapTo Feature if You Use CorelDRAW
If you use the Zoom In feature in CorelDRAW, be sure to disable
the SnapTo feature on the Pointer Activity tab. Zoom In does not
work if SnapTo is enabled.
- The Vanish Feature Does Not Function in Spreadsheet Applications
The Vanish feature does not hide the pointer in spreadsheet
applications.
Part II. Notes for Windows 95 Users
- Running IntelliType Without the Microsoft Natural Keyboard
The IntelliType software is designed to work with the Microsoft
Natural Keyboard. If you install IntelliType under Windows 95,
but connect a different keyboard to your computer, some IntelliType
features may not be available.
- Running IntelliType on a Computer with Multiple User Profiles
Uninstalling IntelliType under Windows 95 is not recommended
when user profiles are enabled on the system. Uninstalling can
result in instability and invalid settings for other users who
logon to the computer.
- Some Keyboard Tabs Are Part of the Operating System
Under Windows 95, the Speed, Language, and General tabs are
a standard part of the Windows 95 operating system and are not part
of IntelliType. Only tabs with the Microsoft IntelliType logo,
including Pointer Activity and Options, are installed by IntelliType.
- If You Have a Sound Card, Do Not Select the System Speaker Option
If you have a sound card, the Sounds option "System Speaker" will
not make a sound when you press a key on your keyboard. Choose one
of the other Sounds options. The System Speaker option is intended
for computers without sound cards.
- Hiding the Taskbar when Using the PointerWrap Feature
When using PointerWrap in conjunction with the Windows 95 setting
to hide the Taskbar, it may be difficult to grab the Taskbar's
border. If this happens, display the Taskbar by pressing the
Windows logo key, pointing to Settings on the Start menu, and
then clicking Taskbar. Clear the Auto hide check box.
- IntelliType's Num Lock Setting May Conflict with CMOS Setting
If you use your CMOS settings to automatically turn on or off
Num Lock when you start your computer, the Num Lock setting in
IntelliType may not function correctly. If you notice that
Num Lock is incorrectly set when you start your computer,
check your CMOS settings and turn off Num Lock.
Part III. Notes for Windows 3.1x Users
- Disabling the CAPS LOCK Key in an MS-DOS Window
In Microsoft Windows 3.1x, the Disable Caps Lock feature on the
Options tab does not disable the CAPS LOCK key when you are
working in an MS-DOS window.
- Task Manager May Not Launch When Memory is Low
If you attempt to launch Task Manager and nothing happens, close
one or more applications to free up memory, then try again.
- Replacing Task Manager with Task List
When you install IntelliType on Windows 3.1x, the default Task List
is replaced by Task Manager. If you want to use the Task List,
follow this procedure:
1. Find the line in the [boot] section of the SYSTEM.INI file
(located in your Windows directory) that reads:
taskman.exe=tasksw16.exe
2. Edit the line to read:
taskman.exe=taskman.exe
Part IV. Notes for Windows NT Users
- IntelliType Only Supports x86 Operating Systems
This version of IntelliType only supports Intel-compatible x86
operating systems. You cannot install IntelliType on another
operating system, such as MIPS or Alpha. However, you can use
the Microsoft Natural Keyboard with those systems, though the
Windows logo keys and the Application key may not be supported.
- Opening the Windows NT Task List
To open the Microsoft Windows NT Task List, press CTRL+ESC or
double-click on the desktop. If you want to open Task Manager
instead, press the left or right Windows logo key. However,
you can't open Task Manager from an MS-DOS window.
- Closing IntelliType from Task Manager
If you are running Windows NT, do not use the End Task button
in Task Manager to close IntelliType. If you do, IntelliType
won't work until you restart Windows.
Part V. Notes for MS-DOS-Only Users
Using Command-Line Options in MS-DOS
If you are running IntelliType under MS-DOS, you can type the
following at the command prompt to see a list of available
command-line options:
itype.exe /?
Part VI. Regulatory Information
- United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations
This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
The Microsoft hardware device(s) which accompanies this software can
radiate radio frequency (RF) energy. If not installed and used in
strict accordance with the instructions given in the printed
documentation, the device may cause harmful interference with radio
and TV reception. Any cable that is connected to the device must be
a shielded cable that is properly grounded.
Your Microsoft hardware device has been tested, and it complies with
the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the
specifications in Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful RF interference in a residential
installation. There is, however, no guarantee that RF interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
To determine if your hardware device is causing interference,
disconnect the device from your computer. If the interference stops,
it was probably caused by the device. If the interference continues
after you disconnect the hardware device, turn the computer off and
then on again. If the interference stopped when the computer was off,
check to see if one of the input/output (I/O) devices or one of the
computer's internal accessory boards is causing the problem.
Disconnect the I/O devices one at a time and see if the interference
stops.
If your computer does cause interference, try the following measures
to correct it:
* Relocate the radio or TV antenna until the interference stops.
* Move the computer farther away from the radio or TV, or move it to
one side or the other of the radio or TV.
* Plug the computer into a different power outlet so that the
computer and radio or TV are on different circuits controlled by
different circuit breakers or fuses.
* If necessary, ask your computer dealer or an experienced radio-TV
technician for more suggestions. You may find helpful information
in the booklet "The Interference Handbook" (1993), published by the
FCC. The booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. The stock number is 004-000-00493-
NOTE: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Microsoft
could void the user's authority to operate this device.
- Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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