Desktop 2.4G Laser Mouse
RF-MSE12
User Guide
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Resolution setting button
Power saving mode
LED indicator
Slim USB receiver
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2.4GHz technology
System requirements
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USB mouse supported computer
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista or later
Software features
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Windows 2000/XP/Vista compatible
Mouse Suite for configuring and managing mouse settings.
Package contents
Before you start using the mouse, verify that the following items are
in your package. If anything is missing, contact your retailer.
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Laser mouse
(Slim) USB receiver
Two AA batteries
CD
User guide
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Identifying components
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Item Description
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Left button
Right button
Tilt/scroll wheel button
Status LED
Resolution button
Programmable button A
Programmable button B
Identifying status indicators
The following table describes the status indicators on the mouse and
receiver.
LED
Color Description
Mouse
Green
Red
Mouse is turned on, battery level normal (illuminates for 5 seconds).
Low battery (flashes for 1 minute).
USB Receiver Green
Red
Wireless connection active and operating correctly (lit when mouse is in use).
Connection in progress (flashing).
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Setting up the mouse
Installing the batteries
The mouse uses two AA size batteries. Complete the following steps
to install the batteries.
To install the batteries:
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Push the tab to release the battery cover.
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Install two AA batteries observing the polarity (+ and -) indicated inside
the housing.
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Replace the battery cover.
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Installing the Mouse Suite software
Complete the following steps to install the Mouse Suite software on
your computer.
To install the Mouse Suite:
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Insert the USB receiver into an available USB jack on your computer.
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If this is the first time you have connected the USB receiver to your
computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard starts automatically. Cancel
the Wizard, then follow the steps below.
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Insert the provided CD into your computer’s CD or DVD drive. The
software starts automatically.
If the software does not start automatically, double-click Setup.exe
located in the bin folder on the CD.
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The Welcome screen opens.
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Click Next to continue. The Start Installation screen opens.
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Click Next. The program takes a few moments to install. When the
program is installed, the Setup Complete screen opens.
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Click Finish.
Note: You must reboot your computer before using the Mouse Suite.
Connecting the mouse
Connecting the mouse to a PC
After you install the batteries and the Mouse Suite software, your
mouse is ready to use.
To connect the mouse to a PC:
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Make sure that the USB receiver is inserted into an available USB jack on
your computer.
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Slide the mouse power switch to the on position.
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Move the mouse to verify that it is connected.
If the mouse does not respond, press and hold the Pairing button until
the LED flashes every second. This indicates the dongle has started to
search for the device to be paired.
Pairing
button
Note: Each time you turn on your computer, the mouse is automatically detected.
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Turning on the USB mouse function in BIOS
If the mouse fails to work, verify that the keyboard/mouse USB
function has been turned on in the BIOS. See your computer user
guide for more information.
Note: Some older PCs do not support the USB keyboard/mouse in BIOS/DOS
environment.
Using the mouse
Note: The scroll wheel on the mouse is automatically disabled while the mouse is
pairing.
Note: The mouse enters a power-saving mode when not in use for a period of time.
Using the mouse status indicator
The Laser Mouse has a battery status LED. When the battery is low,
the LED flashes red for one minute. You should change the batteries
immediately.
Status
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Changing the mouse resolution
Your mouse can operate in resolutions of 800 dots per inch (dpi) or
1600 dpi. Push the Resolution button to toggle between resolutions.
A higher resolution is more accurate but may be more difficult to
control.
Resolution
button
Note: We recommend you use higher resolutions for gaming and lower resolutions
for normal operation.
Using the User Configurable Buttons
There are two mouse buttons located on the left side of the mouse.
Both can be configured to perform user-defined functions. For a list
Configurable
button
Configurable
button
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Using the Mouse Suite software
Starting Mouse Suite
To start using Mouse Suite:
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Double-click the Mouse icon in the system tray or right-click the icon to
open the context menu, then click Adjust Mouse Properties.
Or, if the mouse icon is not in your system tray, click Start > Settings >
Control Panel > RocketFish to start using the software.
Using the Mouse Suite system tray icon
The mouse icon in the system tray indicates the USB receiver and
mouse are connected.
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A red icon indicates the mouse battery is low.
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A white icon indicates the battery is ok.
Using the Mouse Suite dialog box
The Mouse Suite dialog box is divided into six tabs. Click each tab to
view related settings.
Under each tab there are three common buttons:
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Click OK to save your settings and close the dialog box.
Click Cancel to exit the dialog box without saving.
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Click Apply to have your changes take effect without closing the dialog
box.
Configuring the mouse buttons
Click the Buttons tab to view an image of your mouse and a
description of button functions.
To assign functions to each of the buttons (method 1):
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Click the drop-down menu next to the button you want to customize in
the button overview screen.
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Select the function you want to assign to the button from the list.
Click Apply to start using this function or Cancel to exit the Mouse Suite
without making changes.
To assign functions to each of the buttons (method 2):
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Click the Button drop-down menu. Select the button you want to
customize from the list.
Click the Function drop-down menu. Select the function you want to
assign to the button from the list.
Click Apply to start using this function or Cancel to exit the Mouse Suite
without making changes.
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The fields or buttons on this screen include:
Field/Button
Description
Mouse
Select your mouse from a list of compatible devices.
Use Default
Button
Click this button to return the settings on this screen to factory defaults.
Select the button you are configuring. See Assigning functions to the
Function
Settings
Select the function you are assigning to the button.
Click this button to edit the setting. This button is only available when
the selected function has a configurable setting.
Assigning functions to the mouse buttons
You can assign one of the following functions to each button on your
mouse.
Function
Description
Primary Mouse Button Functions as the primary mouse button for selecting and dragging.
(Standard left-click)
Context Menu
(Standard right-click)
Opens the context menu.
Back
Move to previous page.
Forward
Move to next page.
Next Window
Close Window
Maximize Window
Minimize Window
Quick/Auto Scroll
Copy (Ctrl+C)
Cut (Ctrl+X)
Undo (Ctrl+Z)
Redo (Ctrl+Y)
My Computer
Enter
Makes the next window active.
Closes the active window.
Maximizes the active window.
Minimizes the active window.
Scrolls the page up and down when held and the mouse is moved.
Copies the selected item or text to the clipboard.
Cuts the selected item or text to the clipboard.
Undo the previous action.
Redo the previous action.
Opens the My Computer window.
Emulates pressing the Enter key.
Emulates pressing the Escape key.
Emulates pressing the Tab key.
Emulates pressing the Shift key.
Escape
Tab
Shift
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Function
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Alt
Ctrl
Delete
Backspace
Save
Start Button
Web Browser
Windows Explorer
Control Panel
Printers
Emulates pressing the Alt key.
Emulates pressing the Ctrl key.
Emulates pressing the Delete key.
Emulates pressing the Backspace key.
Saves the current document or file.
Opens the Windows Start menu.
Opens your default web browser.
Opens Windows Explorer.
Opens the Control Panel.
Opens the Printers window.
HyperGrid
Opens a menu with access to nine most commonly performed actions.
Double-click
Drag Lock
Performs a double-click action.
Pressing the button enables the drag lock feature of the primary mouse
button. Pressing again disables drag lock.
Hyperlink
Magnifier
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page 17 for details.
Using the HyperGrid function
The HyperGrid function, when assigned to one of the buttons on
your mouse, opens a menu with easy access to nine of the most
commonly used functions.
To use the HyperGrid function:
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Assign Hyperlink to one of the buttons.
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Click and hold the button to open the menu.
Maximize active window
Minimize active window
Close active window
Vertical scroll
Make next window active
Open Start menu
Resize active window
Horizontal scroll
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Move the pointer to the function you need.
Release the button to select the function.
Press the button again to exit the selected function.
Using the Hyperlink function
The Hyperlink function, when assigned to one of the buttons on your
mouse, opens up a specified program.
To use the Hyperlink function:
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Assign Hyperlink to one of the buttons.
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Click Settings. The HyperLink dialog box opens.
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Enter the path to the program or browse for the program you want to
open.
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Enter a description (optional).
Click OK, then click Apply on the main screen.
When you click the assigned button, the program you have specified
loads.
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Using the Magnifier function
The Magnifier is a unique feature of the mouse. It allows you to zoom
in on a specific area of the screen for viewing in closer detail.
To use the Magnifier function:
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Check the Magnifier checkbox.
Assign Magnifier to one of the buttons.
Click Apply to have your changes take effect.
Using the button default settings
Each button is assigned a default function.
Button
Description
Left
Right
Wheel
Scroll Button A
Button B
Primary Mouse Button
Context Menu
Quick/Auto
Back
Forward
To restore these default functions at any time, click Use Default.
Changing the double-click speed
Many items in Windows require that you click the left mouse button
twice in quick succession to be activated. This is called a double-click.
If you experience difficulty double-clicking on items, this may be
because the time in which you have to perform two clicks of the left
mouse button is too short.
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To change the double-click speed:
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Click the Double-Click tab.
The fields or buttons on this screen include:
Field/Button
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Double-Click Speed Click and drag this slider towards Slow or Fast to set the double-click
speed.
Reset to Default
Value
Click this button to return the double-click speed to the original value.
Test Area
Double-click this icon to test the double-click speed. If successful the
icon animates. If the icon does not animate, adjust the Double-Click
Speed.
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Slide the double-click slider to set the delay between clicks for which a
double-click is registered.
Double-click on the icon in the test area. If the icon does not animate,
you need to slow down the double-click speed.
Setting the orientation
You can set the angle at which you hold your mouse.
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To set the orientation:
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Click the Orientation tab.
The fields or buttons on this screen include:
Field/Button
Description
Set Orientation
Hold the mouse at the desired angle of use, then click this button. Now
move the mouse to your right and make the animated dog run across
the screen. The mouse orientation is now matched to the angle at
which you held the mouse.
Reset Orientation Click this button to return the mouse orientation to its default setting.
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Setting the tilt scroll wheel
Your mouse comes with an advanced scroll wheel that enables both
horizontal and vertical window scrolling. You can configure how the
scroll and tilt wheel on your mouse is used in the Windows environment.
To configure the tilt scroll wheel:
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Click the Wheel tab.
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Modify the settings. Descriptions of the settings appear on the following
pages.
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Setting wheel scrolling
You can choose to enable Universal Scrolling or Microsoft Office 97
Emulation Scrolling.
To select the type of wheel scrolling:
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Select Enable Universal Scrolling or Use Microsoft Office 97 Scrolling
Emulation only.
Selection
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Universal Scrolling Select to enable scrolling in all applications, not only those that support
IntelliMouse functionality.
Microsoft Office 97 Select to enable scrolling in older applications that are only Office 97
Scrolling Emulation compatible.
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If you select universal scrolling, click Exceptions to configure
applications that use Microsoft Office 97 scrolling.
Click Apply to have your changes take effect.
Exceptions
You can select applications that use Microsoft Office 97 Scrolling
Emulation regardless of whether universal scrolling is enabled.
To select applications using Microsoft Office 97 scrolling:
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Click the Exception button in the Wheel tab. The Exceptions dialog box
opens.
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Select an application in the list to be removed, then click Remove to
delete that application.
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Or, click Add to add an application. The Add Exception Application dialog
box opens.
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Click Browse to browse to the application to add to this list, then click
OK.
Click OK to close the Exceptions dialog box.
Assigning a function to the wheel button
You can assign a separate function to the wheel button itself, apart
from the scroll function.
To assign a function to the wheel button:
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Select Quick/Auto Scroll Control or Button Function.
Selection
Description
Quick / Auto Scroll Select to enable the button to act as a scroll speed control when
Control
pressed.
Button Function
Select and choose a function from the drop-down menu to assign to
the wheel button.
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Click Apply to have your changes take effect.
Setting the scroll speed
You can specify the speed at which the window scrolls when using
the scroll wheel.
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To set the scrolling speed:
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Select Scroll x lines per notch or Scroll one screen per notch.
Selection
Description
Scroll x lines per Select to set the number of lines to scroll when the scroll wheel is moved
notch one notch. Specify the number of lines with the up and down arrows.
Scroll one screen Select to scroll the entire window when the scroll wheel is moved one
per notch notch (page up/page down).
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Click Apply to have your changes take effect.
Changing the pointer
You can configure additional pointer functionality.
To change the pointer:
Click the Pointer Utility tab.
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The fields or buttons on this screen include:
Field/Button
Description
Pointer Wrap
Enable this function to allow the pointer to exit one side of the screen
and appear on the opposite side.
Slow Motion
X Focus
Enable this function to have the pointer slow down when the Shift key
is held down.
Enable this function to make the window under the pointer the active
window.
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Select the function(s) to apply to the pointer.
Click Apply to have your changes take effect.
Configuring the Mouse Suite settings
You can add the Mouse Suite icon to the system tray and uninstall the
Mouse Suite software using the Mouse Suite tab.
Adding the Mouse Suite icon to the system tray
To show the Mouse Suite icon on the system tray:
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Click the Mouse Suite tab.
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Check Show mouse icon in systray to display the icon in the system
tray.
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Click Apply to have your changes take effect.
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Uninstalling the Mouse Suite
To uninstall the Mouse Suite:
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Click the Mouse Suite tab.
Click Uninstall. A confirmation message displays.
Click Yes to uninstall or No to cancel.
Troubleshooting
If you have any problems with your mouse, complete the following:
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Check the system requirements to make sure that your system is
compatible.
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Check to see if the batteries in the mouse are installed correctly. Make
sure the polarity of the batteries corresponds with the polarity signs
inside the mouse battery compartments.
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Check the mouse LED. If it glows red, it indicates the battery power is
low. Replace the old batteries with new batteries immediately.
6) is installed on your computer, the battery status of your mouse is
displayed by moving the mouse over the mouse icon in your system tray.
Check the USB mouse function in your system's BIOS if the mouse fails to
work. The function should be enabled for normal use.
If your PC BIOS setup has mouse options, make sure they are set to
default settings. If you are not familiar with the BIOS, refer to your PC's
manual for more information.
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Use the mouse on a clean, flat, non-slippery surface in order to ensure
smooth and accurate cursor action. If you use a mouse pad, darker colors
require more battery power.
Contact your dealer for support with any other questions you may have.
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Legal notices
FCC Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this
product is subject to the following two 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the
limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
FCC warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
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DHHS and FDA safety certification
This product is made and tested to meet safety standards of the FCC,
requirements and compliance with safety performance of the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and also with FDA
Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter J.
Canada ICES-003 statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Other brands and product names
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice or
obligation.
For service and support call 1-800-620-2790.
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One-Year Limited Warranty
Rocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new
RF-MSE12 (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of
the material or workmanship for one (1) year from the purchase of the Product (“Warranty
Period”). This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of Rocketfish brand
products and packaged with this warranty statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished
Product. If you notify Rocketfish during the Warranty Period of a defect covered by this
warranty that requires service, terms of this warranty apply.
How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for one year (365 days), beginning on the date you purchased the
Product. The purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the product.
What does this warranty cover?
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the
Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Rocketfish repair center or store
personnel, Rocketfish will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or
(2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products
and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Rocketfish and are not returned
to you. If service of Products and parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must
pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Rocketfish Product
during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the
Product.
How to obtain warranty service?
If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your original receipt and the Product
to the store you purchased it from. Make sure that you place the Product in its original
packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original
packaging. If you purchased the Product from an online web site, mail your original receipt and
the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you put the Product in its
original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original
packaging.
Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the Product in the United States, Canada,
and Mexico.
What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover:
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Customer instruction
Installation
Set up adjustments
Cosmetic damage
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Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes
Accident
Misuse
Abuse
Negligence
Commercial use
Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna
This warranty also does not cover:
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Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
Connection to an incorrect voltage supply
Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Rocketfish to service the
Product
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Products sold as is or with all faults
Consumables, such as fuses or batteries
Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed
REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
ROCKETFISH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
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NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST
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SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER
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LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY
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Contact Rocketfish:
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