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FAQs

  • 1. Do I need to install anything to use this trackball?
  • 2. How many devices can I connect to the trackball?
  • 3. How do I clean the ball?
  • 4. How long is the battery life?
  • 5. Is there a left handed version of the trackball?
  • 6. Is this a quiet clicker?
  • 7. How many programmable buttons are there?
  • 8. Is DPI adjustable?
  • 9. Can you scroll sideways?
  • 10. Can you use the scroll ring on any surface? Such as glass or your thigh?
  • 11. Does the scroll ring have a free/ fast scroll capability?
  • 12. Is this compatible with iOS?
  • 13. Is this compatible with Android tablets?
  • 14. Is this compatible with PS4?
  • 15. How well does it work with Linux?
  • 16. How well does it work with Chrome OS?
  • 17. Do you have to use it as a trackball? Or can you drag it like a traditional mouse?
  • 18. Is the USB port utilizing USB 2.0 or USB 3.0?
  • 19. Is this compatible with USB-C?
  • 20. Do I need to have Bluetooth 4.0 or 5.0 to use the Bluetooth connection?
1. Do I need to install anything to use this trackball?

No. The SlimBlade Pro Wireless Trackball is plug-and-play. However, it is suggested to install the KensingtonWorks software to enhance productivity and customize your workflow.

2. How many devices can I connect to the trackball?

You can connect to up to 3 host devices via 2.4G, Wired or Bluetooth connection however only one will stay actively connected at a time.

3. How do I clean the ball?

Easily use your finger or a dry cloth to gently clean dirt or grime.

4. How long is the battery life?

Up to 4 months of battery life can be achieved by a single USB-C charge (but this could vary a lot by individual use).

5. Is there a left handed version of the trackball?

SlimBlade Pro Wireless Trackball is ambidextrous, it can be used for both right-handed and left-handed users. Also, you can program the buttons with KensingtonWorks to accommodate left-handed users.

6. Is this a quiet clicker?

The SlimBlade Pro Wireless Trackball is not loud, but it does make a clicking sound.

7. How many programmable buttons are there?

There are 8 sets of programmable buttons. The SlimBlade Pro Wireless Trackball has 4 buttons and 4 sets of combo buttons for programming. You can program the top right + top left; bottom right + bottom left; Top right + bottom right; Top left + bottom left.

8. Is DPI adjustable?

Yes, there are 4 DPI options available: 400, 800, 1200 & 1600. You can change between different levels of DPI by pressing the DPI + Bluetooth pairing button on the back side of the trackball.

9. Can you scroll sideways?

The scroll ring itself only allows for vertical scrolling. However, you can utilize the “Track Scroll” function in KensingtonWorks.

10. Can you use the scroll ring on any surface? Such as glass or your thigh?

Yes. The SlimBlade Pro Wireless trackball works on any surface since the ball rotates within the socket.

11. Does the scroll ring have a free/ fast scroll capability?

No. The scroll ring moves smoothly but doesn’t include free/fast scroll capability.

12. Is this compatible with iOS?

The function of our default settings are compatible with iOS 13 and above.

13. Is this compatible with Android tablets?

The function of our default settings work with Android, but customization via KensingtonWorks only works with Windows & MacOS.

14. Is this compatible with PS4?

The function of our default settings should work with PS4, but customization via KensingtonWorks only works with Windows & MacOS.

15. How well does it work with Linux?

The trackball itself is compatible with Linux, but customization via KensingtonWorks only works with Windows & MacOS.

16. How well does it work with Chrome OS?

The function of our default settings works with ChromeOS, but customization via KensingtonWorks only works with Windows & MacOS.

17. Do you have to use it as a trackball? Or can you drag it like a traditional mouse?

It only works as a trackball.

18. Is the USB port utilizing USB 2.0 or USB 3.0?

Because mice and keyboards don’t use a lot of data, it is USB 2.0, but works in either port.

19. Is this compatible with USB-C?

Yes, but you’ll need to use a USB-A to USB-C adapter (included).

20. Do I need to have Bluetooth 4.0 or 5.0 to use the Bluetooth connection?

Yes as the Trackball supports only Bluetooth LE. The legacy BT3.0 is not supported.

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