Using a Microsoft Mouse on an IBM CL 57

 Last reviewed: September 16, 1996
Article ID: Q86298
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Mouse Driver for MS-DOS, versions 7.x, 8.x, and 9.0

SUMMARY

To use a Microsoft Mouse on an IBM CL 57 computer, the mouse must be connected to the serial port and MOUSE.SYS must be used in the CONFIG.SYS file. This information applies to the serial - PS/2 style Microsoft Mouse and BallPoint Mouse for MS-DOS systems.

MORE INFORMATION

The IBM CL 57 is a color laptop computer that has a trackball mouse built into the keyboard. To use the Microsoft Mouse instead of the trackball, MOUSE.SYS must be installed in the CONFIG.SYS file and the Microsoft Mouse must be connected to the serial port. Using MOUSE.COM with any of the command line switches (/c1 or /c2) or plugging the mouse into the PS/2 port using the /z switch results in an inactive Microsoft Mouse.

If the above suggestion does not work, contact IBM or your local dealer to find out how to disable the trackball mouse.

The IBM CL 57, is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

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Last reviewed: September 16, 1996
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