New! Convenient, cable-free connections with compatible devices,* including Pocket PCs, cell phones and printers with the new profile support for Bluetooth. Employees can share their contact information, appointments files, e-mail and more wirelessly with the included USB Transceiver for Bluetooth. Profile support includes the following:

The desktop can be transformed into a showcase of eye-catching design, with a deep blue auto-grade paint finish and translucent keys. Optical Desktop Elite for Bluetooth and IntelliMouse Explorer for Bluetooth feature the same paint used on high-end luxury automobiles for the ultimate in sophistication.

Bluetooth delivers up to 30 feet (10 meters) of wireless freedom, even if the transceiver is out of sight. With Microsofts new products for Bluetooth, employees can work away from their desks, sync their Pocket PC with the contacts on their PC or send a file to a printer across the office wirelessly.

New! Compact shape allows for maximum flexibility, including use with desktop and notebook computers.

One-touch access to most-used files, folders and the corporate intranet with My Favorites Keys lets workers simply push and hold the key to assign it to the current destination just as they would with a car stereos preset buttons. The key assignments also move with the individual user settings. Employees also can simply push the Show Favorites Key to reveal the current assignment of each of the five My Favorites Keys.

Greater productivity with the complementary keyboard navigation with Tilt Wheel Technology offers employees an easy way to complete tasks such as vertical and horizontal scrolling, and moving back and forth on the Internet and in databases with the right hand (on the mouse) or the left hand (on the keyboard). Designed to feel similar to a mouse scroll wheel, the left-side keyboard navigation provides effortless control and flexibility.

Cushioned palm rest with a leather feel adds comfort and a touch of unique sophistication to the desktop.

One-touch control of music, video and more with the included multimedia center. Controls are sized according to usage just as they are on a remote control; for example, the volume controls the most commonly used media function are the largest and are placed in the center for convenient access.

Quickly launched favorite programs with the included customizable Hot Keys, including Messenger, Mail and Web/Home. Favorites in My Documents also are within easy reach.

Common tasks completed more efficiently with the Enhanced F Keys. Keys are conveniently grouped according to usage patterns, such as New, Open and Close. Employees also can set traditional F Key functions with the F Key lock.

New! The shapely design of Microsofts supremely comfortable mouse not only looks great on the desktop, it conforms to the hand with an ergonomic shape helping minimize fatigue commonly associated with using a mouse for long time periods. The finger grooves and enhanced thumb scoop make the mouse easier to grip and encourage natural hand and forearm positioning.

Mouse scroll wheel with proprietary Tilt Wheel Technology delivers added productivity. The mouse wheel can be used to scroll vertically and horizontally, which is perfect for navigating detailed documents or spreadsheets. The wheel also can be depressed to toggle between open windows.

Exclusive, enhanced Microsoft Optical Technology delivers accuracy and precision with longer battery life than was ever available in a Microsoft Bluetooth mouse or keyboard, helping prevent inconvenient work stoppages.

Five buttons, including the wheel, can be easily reprogrammed to perform popular commands with a single touch to maximize efficiency for common workplace tasks. The side buttons are set by default for easy forward and backward Internet navigation.

Windows-based PC with a Pentium 233MHz or higher processor

Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher is required, but not included in this package. It is available for download free of charge at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Linkld+13115. A broadband connection is recommended. A modem download at 56 K will take approximately two to three hours, or a Windows XP Service Pack 2 CD can be ordered from Microsoft.

128 MB of RAM

60 MB of available hard disk space

CD-ROM drive

An available USB port for the Microsoft USB Transceiver for Bluetooth (transceiver included)

An existing wired mouse and keyboard may be required for installation

Internet Hot Keys are supported for use with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later; MSN Explorer; Netscape Navigator version 6.1, 6.2 and 7.0; and AOL version 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0.

Multimedia Hot Keys are supported for use with versions of Microsoft CD Player, Microsoft Deluxe CD, Microsoft Windows Media Player and certain versions of other popular media players and browsers.

Five AA batteries required (included)

Sleep Hot Key functionality is available for systems that support power management and that have it enabled, and if all peripherals are compatible with power management.

A current list of programs supported for use with Microsoft keyboards can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mousenandkeyboard/default.mspx .

Any non-Microsoft software for Bluetooth must be removed to use this product. If a PC has built-in Bluetooth capability, the user should check with the manufacturer to ensure the built-in transceiver is compatible with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher, or disable the built-in transceiver and use the transceiver included in this package for the best experience.