motdave
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Post by motdave on Oct 26, 2005 17:24:11 GMT
My VTS mouse is starting to play up. I have taken the ball out & cleaned the rollers, but it is not responding very well.
I was wondering if anyone knows whether I have to buy a new one, or if Siemens supply one f.o.c. ?
The answer is in my manuals somewhere, but I was hoping someone may have already had experience of replacing faulty components with Siemens, and could direct me the best course of action to take.
I have been able to use the keyboard to do most mouse actions, so don't need to test in fallback (yet).
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wingnut
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Post by wingnut on Oct 26, 2005 17:46:39 GMT
Seem to think that on instalation the advice given if we had any probs were covered by Siemens. We had a prob with the mouse and found build up of dirt on part of a roller,also the mouse matt had some sticky dirt. All ok after a good clean.
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sws
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Post by sws on Nov 15, 2005 22:51:04 GMT
Its a shame they supply extremely outdated equipment.
A nice Optical Mouse would save alot of hassle, especially in a workshop what is renouned for dirt, grease and other build ups on a computer system...
As mentioned in previous posts...
Out-dated monitors... Slow modems from the 80's
Never mind, ill just click on that button...
Go Back... Return.....Continue... erm which one is it now !!
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Post by Dave Hill on Nov 16, 2005 19:35:59 GMT
I heard that if you replace any of the kit with non seimens products, then its points from VOSA if they catch you. Thats why Seimens is stamped on the mouse, keyboard etc.
Dave Hill
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daveh
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Post by daveh on Nov 16, 2005 19:59:13 GMT
Hi Dave, (don't I know you from somewhere ? ;D) I was told by our trainer that we could replace our monitor if we wanted to (depending on how well we got on with our VOSA man) so I suppose putting a better mouse in wouldn't hurt too much.
Regards Dave
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wingnut
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Post by wingnut on Nov 16, 2005 21:45:17 GMT
Been a little busy. Ok maybe going by my cordless mouse i would think it would be not suitable The reason is if you had started entering the details and the batterys when flat you would be distracted from the testing procedure finding new charged batterys and they could be flat etc. It would be like being loged on and then being interupted by answering the telephone something that must not be carried out. Also the corded type would not get knocked of the table so easy!
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Nov 19, 2005 22:30:29 GMT
I was told by our trainer that we could replace our monitor if we wanted to (depending on how well we got on with our VOSA man) so I suppose putting a better mouse in wouldn't hurt too much. Remember, your VTS Device is running Linux and changing to a different mouse might not work. I'd also be very careful about a new monitor as well. Linux is a superb operating system (I'm using it now), but adding hardware is not as easy as Windoze, particularly since you cannot change any of your VTS software settings. On the plus point, it's a level playing field for everyone. Even the Merc main dealers are using the same mouse, dot matrix printer and 15" glass telly. Perhaps not. With their labour rates I doubt they do any tests. -- R
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wingnut
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Post by wingnut on Nov 20, 2005 18:38:34 GMT
Do we have to use the mouse, can we use just the key board? It will be quicker in time with practice.
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Nov 20, 2005 19:49:58 GMT
Do we have to use the mouse, can we use just the key board? It will be quicker in time with practice. I prefer to use the keyboard. For example when registering a vehicle for test, enter the VRM, tab to VIN and type it in, tab to Test Class then hit the down arrow key 4 times (for a class 4), then tab to Fuel type and hit the down arrow until you get the correct fuel (once for petrol, twice for diesel etc). Then use function key F2 to continue. All very fast to do! On entering brake test results tab between entries and use the space bar to toggle the locks on and off. I tend to use the mouse when selecting RfR's because there are lots of buttons to tab through until you arrive on the appropriate one and the mouse in this instance is faster because you can point and click and it's easier to scroll the page. However, it's all down to personal preference and I was brought up on keyboards before the arival of mice ;D -- R
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Post by Dave Hill on Nov 20, 2005 21:37:07 GMT
Do any of the Windoze shortcutz work on Linux? I am fluent in microsoft keyboard but have no knowledge of linux. God if my grandad could see this he would wonder what planet he was on Dave Hill
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Nov 20, 2005 21:54:44 GMT
Do any of the Windoze shortcutz work on Linux? I'm certain that both Linux and Windows adhere to the same useability standards, however I'm not sure that there are any magic shortcuts. All we are doing is entering a bit of basic information and pointing and clicking a few buttons, not sure how you can short cut any of that. -- R
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Steven
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Post by Steven on Nov 20, 2005 22:01:23 GMT
Most of the on-screen buttons have a function number on them ie F2 F3 F12, etc These are the function keys at the top row of the keyboard.
I'm sure Pg Dn (Page Down) & Pg Up (Page Up) can be used instead of the scroll button on the mouse.
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wingnut
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Post by wingnut on Nov 21, 2005 11:42:16 GMT
Don,t forget "Enter" most important.
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