How To Use

Controls

BlackBerryWindows
Trackball/TouchScreenMove Cursor
Click Trackball/TouchscreenLeft Click
Escape KeyRight Click
Alt + Click TrackBallScroll Mode
Volume KeysWindows Wave Volume
Mute KeyMute Windows Volume
Click & HoldDrag Mode
KeypadEnter Text
Alt + Roll TrackballScroll Wheel
Alt + Volume KeysPage Up/Down
Click + Hold TrackballDrag Mode
Click + Hold TouchscreenDrag Mode
Tap TouchScreenShow/Hide Keyboard
Tap TouchScreen TwiceMotion Control On/Off


Arrow Mode

Arrow Mode simulates pressing the arrow keys on the keyboard. Pressing the center button simulates the Enter key.

You can use Arrow Mode to scroll a Program Guide, navigate a spreadsheet, or other menu where you would normally press the arrow keys.

To use Arrow Mode, select it from the menu and roll the trackball in the direction you want to move.

Continuously scrolling with the trackball will generate multiple key presses.

You can also press the trackball to simulate a single key press.

Press the Escape key on the BlackBerry to exit Arrow Mode.

Scroll Mode

Use this mode to simulate the mouse scroll wheel. This mode is usefull for long web pages. Press the trackball or click the screen to exit Scroll Mode.

Drag Mode

Use the mode to simulate holding down the left mouse button. Position the cursor over the item you want to drag and click and hold the trackball or touchscreen for 1 second to enter Drag Mode. Click the trackball or touchscreen to exit Drag Mode.

Motion Control

Motion Control is currently available for the BlackBerry Storm only as it uses the accelerometer to control the cursor. To enable Motion Control, position the device in either portrait or landscape position and select Motion Control from the menu or quickly tap the screen twice. Tilt and twist the device in the direction you want to move the cursor. Hold the device level to maintain the cursor position. The screen position will lock in place while you use Motion Control.

Cursor Speed

You can adjust the Windows cursor speed by changing the speed on the BlackBerry.

After you have made a connection choose the "Speed" option from the menu on the BlackBerry.

You can choose Fast, Medium or Slow.

You can also adjust the Trackpad and Touchscreen sensitivity in the main BlackBerry Options. This is usually located under "Screen/Keyboard" or "Typing and Input" on newer devices.

Backlight Options

You can adjust the BlackBerry backlight by selecting "Backlight" from the menu.

The timeout range can be set between 1 and 4 minutes or "Never" to keep the backlight on indefinetly.

The backlight brightness can be adjusted from 0 to 100%.

Virtual Keyboard

The new Word Completion Feature in OS 5.0 for the Storm will prevent you from using the virtual keyboard with MobiMouse.

Please turn off Word Completion to use the keyboard:

Home Screen > Options > Language and Text Input
Change Input Style to "Auto Correction"

If you want to use the virtual keyboard in OS 6, you should select the "Direct" Style virtual keyboard:

Options > Typing and Input > Typing
Change Sytle to "Direct"