Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball Mouse
Specifications
- Brand: Logitech
- Model: M570
- Color: Dark Gray
- Connectivity Technology: wireless
- Special Feature: Wireless
- Movement Detection Technology: Trackball
- Product Dimensions: 71 x 1.77 x 3.74 inches
- Item Weight: 5 ounces
- Batteries: 1 D battery required (included)
How to Use
- Pull battery tab.
- Switch power to ON.
Insert the Unifying receiver into a computer USB port near your M570.
Mac® OS X Users: When plugging in the Unifying receiver, the Keyboard Assistant dialog box may appear. You can just close this window.
You can customize your M570 with free Logitech software:
- Reassign your buttons to other commands.
- Adjust tracking speed and acceleration.
- Tune the movement of the cursor to your thumb.
Mac users will also need the software to enable the back, forward, and middle button functions. It’s easy to download here: www.logitech.com/downloads
- Battery LED blinks red when the power is low.
- Scroll wheel and middle button.
- Back and forward buttons.
- To clean the ball supports, push the ball out here.
- Receiver storage when the trackball is not in use.
Unifying
Plug it. Forget it. Add to it. You’ve got a Logitech® Unifying receiver. Now add a compatible wireless keyboard that uses the same receiver as your trackball. It’s easy. Just start the Logitech® Unifying software and follow the onscreen instructions. For more information and to download the software, visit www.logitech.com/unifying
- PC: Go to Start / All Programs / Logitech /Unifying / Logitech Unifying Software
- Mac: Go to Applications / Utilities / Logitech Unifying Software
Help with setup
No pointer movement or erratic movement
- Is the power on?
- Check the Unifying receiver; change ports.
- Check the battery.
- Remove metallic objects and Wi-Fi-enabled devices between the trackball and the Unifying receiver.
- If the Unifying receiver is plugged into a USB hub, try plugging it directly into your computer.
- Try restarting your computer.
- Move the Unifying receiver to a USB port closer to the trackball, or go to logitech.com/usbextender for a USB extension stand that will allow the Unifying receiver to be placed closer to the trackball.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under Ubuntu 16.4, it performs just as a three-button mouse should in that operating system. The wheel, all three buttons, and even the “forward/back” buttons on the far left side of the screen operate as they should, allowing users to go back and forth across documents or web pages just like they would in a window.
Under Ubuntu 16.4, it performs just as a three-button mouse should in that operating system. The wheel, all three buttons, and even the “forward/back” buttons on the far left side of the screen operate as they should, allowing users to go back and forth across documents or web pages just like they would in a window.
Your right thumb is used to operate the mouse ball. Your other four fingers rest on the mouse’s other side, which features a scroll button in addition to a left and right clicker. A volume control button is also present. The mouse’s actual body NEVER needs to move. I adore this so much. 4 of these are mine. I have separate ones for my laptops and each of my computers. They are wireless and incredibly ergonomic, making them the most comfortable mice I have ever used.
You may use this on Windows 8 without any additional software, as others have stated. The programmer works perfectly after being downloaded from the Logitech website and installed on my Windows 8.1 laptop (64-bit). I can check the battery level from the mouse control panel and set up alternate actions for the different buttons thanks to the Logitech software that has been installed.
It measures 5.5″ at its longest and 3 7/8″ at its widest. About 2.5″ wide is the lower tongue. This mouse is amazing since you can navigate without moving it at all, which saves space.
Since it is a trackball and not a mouse, there will be no light at all when you use it on your lap because the sensor is hidden below the blue ball.
You can play these games just as well using this mouse once you get used to it. Simply put, it depends on how accurate your thumb is. I enjoy it.
No, a USB receiver is required.
It is made for right-handed use, as previous commenters have mentioned, with the thumb controlling the ball and the first two fingers on the other controls. But it doesn’t imply it can’t be utilized in other ways. I’ve been using a trackball with my left hand for a while even though I’m right-handed. I like to divide the labour, so to speak, to lessen the strain on either wrist because I frequently use the numeric keypad on the right side of my keyboard. My left hand’s fingers on the ball and thumb on the keys took me about a week to get used to, but it eventually seemed natural.
When using the trackball for the first time, your thumb will be working out some new muscles. Never give up! As a result, the first two days of use will be awkward and tiresome for your thumb. Your thumb muscles will get stronger on the third day, and you’ll find that your mouse cursor is more accurate. You will start to wonder after a week or two why anyone uses a mouse that you have to manoeuvre with your hand. With a trackball, you can position the pointer wherever you like, it won’t move, and you have much better control over it.
