Contour UniMouse Support Page

The UniMouse is compatible with iMac's, B&W G3's and G4 computers from Apple. Due to a recent change in Apple's USB keyboard design there may be an incompatiblility between the UniMouse an a limited number of Apple's keyboards. Only a limited number of keyboards are affected. We are recommending a temporary work-around.

If your UniMouse does not work when plugged into a keyboard USB port, then the UniMouse should be be plugged into ANY USB port (USB Port #2) on your iMac, G3, or G4 other than the keyboard. Each computer has a second USB port or, you can also use a powered USB hub to plug your UniMouse into. Your mouse should function normally at this time. You can continue to load the Drivers from this page.

both OS 9 and OS X Is there a Control Panel available for the UniMouse? Yes; the Control Panel allows application sensitive button settings and scrolling via Auto-Scroll function.

OS 9.x and earlier
I've installed Contour Overdrive v1.3.7 but the settings do not take effect.

Once in the Contour Overdrive Control Panel, click the Options and then click Use Custom Mouse Drivers. When the next screen pops up click Use Custom. You will then have to unplug your mouse and plug it back in to activate it.

Does the UniMouse have a Scrolling feature? Yes we have implemented Auto-Scroll via our Contour Overdrive software. Using the Auto-Scroll function programmed for any button you would just hold the button and move the mouse forwards, backwards, left, or right to scroll in that direction.

I just installed Netscape 6 and I can't scroll anymore, what's the problem?

Unfortunately Netscape made an error. Netscape is working on a fix but there is nothing we can do. Best bet is to use either Netscape 4.71 or Internet Explorer until the patch is released if you really want to use scrolling.

I installed the UniMouse and it was working fine. Now the buttons all just do a single click.

If you have recently installed new hardware or software, you should check those manufacturers web sites for the latest updates and install them. Older iMacs (rev A thru E) then should re-apply the Apple iMac Update 1.1 again. Or the Mac OS ROM Update if you are running OS 8.6. Newer iMacs G3s, G4s, Powerbook G3 Bronze, iBooks all should not need more updates than what comes with the system. Call tech support if you need help.

Does the UniMouse work with Virtual PC?

Yes. We are a standard USB device. By using our Contour Overdrive software you can pass the buttons through the Mac-OS to the Virtual PC software to emulate PC Right click. You would simply assign the mouse a (shift-click) which is the default to get the right click in VPC.

Does the UniMouse perform "Right Click" in Soft Windows/ Virtual PC?

Yes. You would use our Contour Overdrive software to perform an application sensitive setting and pass right button settings to the Mac-OS(usually shift-click or option-click). This would allow normal PC operation of a two-button mouse. Tested on VPC 2.x - 3.0.

Does the UniMouse work with Games?

Yes. By using our Contour Overdrive software it passes the necessary hooks through to the Mac-OS using the Apple supplied InputSprocket for Quake, UnReal, and the upcoming Quake 3 when released. You simply select each button in a new configuration for each game to "Pass to Mac OS". This allows the mouse to be used in 3 button mode. To make sure this works properly the Enabled box should NOT be checked for custom configs for games. This allows the Input/Game Sprockets to be activated.

Mac OS 9.0.4 and PCI USB Cards

TECH SUPPORT NOTE for users of older Macs with PCI USB cards and PCMCIA USB cards: Looks like 9.0.4 Update + USB Card Support 1.4.1 don't work well unless you also install Game Sprockets 1.7.3 (which includes updated USB drivers Not necessary for 9.1 and later).

How do I make the buttons do more than a single Mouse Click?

Click here for instructions.

My PB G3(bronze) does not wake from sleep with the UniMouse plugged in.

This is the correct function of the PB G3. It was actually designed this way and not a bug. You can verify this with an Apple mouse.

OS X
How do I open the Control Panel?

To open the Control Panel:
place the focus on the Finder

click con Shift+Apple+A (or alternatively go to the menu Go, then click on the submenu Applications)

double-click on the Contour Mouse icon; it will open the Control Panel.

For the OLD UniMouse version:

The middle button is NOT a wheel. It is a third button that can be assigned one of many different functions depending on the configuration option you choose using the Control Panel.