Troubleshooting: Mice

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Troubleshooting wireless and Bluetooth issues

Check and reset power

Check the batteries (rechargeable)

Try charging the device. It may take an hour or more to fully charge your device. See the documentation that is included with the device.

Notes

The software may provide low battery warnings. However, the battery status may not be accurate if a wireless connection problem exists. If you still receive warnings after replacing the batteries, continue with the other solutions provided in this article.
Some rechargeable batteries may also need to be replaced. For information about the batteries, see the documentation that is included with the device.

Check the batteries (non-rechargeable)

Make sure that you have installed the correct type of batteries in the device. For information about the batteries, see the documentation that was included with the device.
Replace all the batteries with new batteries.

Note

The software may provide low battery warnings. However, the battery status may not be accurate if a wireless connection problem exists. If you still receive warnings after replacing the batteries, continue with the other solutions provided in this article.

Reset the power to the device

If your device has a power switch, turn the device off.
If your device has removable batteries, remove the batteries and reinstall them. Make sure that they are positioned correctly.
If your device has a power switch, turn the device on.

Check for software updates

Check for Windows updates

Click Start, click All Programs, and then click Windows Update.
Download and install any high-priority updates, and custom updates, especially those related to hardware.

Check the USB connection between the computer and the transceiver

Unplug and re-plug the transceiver.

Unplug the wireless transceiver and then plug it in again.
If the wireless transceiver is plugged into a USB hub, unplug the hub and then plug it in again.

Connect the wireless transceiver to another port on the same computer.

If you have multiple USB ports, plug the wireless transceiver into a different USB port on the same computer.
If the wireless transceiver is plugged into a USB hub:
1. Plug the hub into a different USB port on the same computer.
2. Make sure that you are using a powered hub that is appropriate for high-powered USB devices.
3. Try plugging the wireless transceiver directly into a USB port on the computer.

Refresh the wireless connection

Connect all other Microsoft wireless devices.

Press the button on the wireless transceiver.
Press the Connect button on the underside of the device.

Optimize the signal

Check the placement of the wireless device.

The wireless transceiver and device must be situated correctly. Try the following solutions:

Place the wireless device closer to the wireless transceiver.
If you have a mouse and keyboard and they are both wireless, place them at an equal distance from the transceiver.
Turn the transceiver on its side or upside down.

Some wireless and non-wireless objects can cause interference with your wireless device. To prevent transceiver interference, avoid using your device near objects such as:

Wireless networking devices
Cordless and cellular telephones
Remote control toys
Microwave ovens
Cables running parallel to the wireless transceiver cables
Metallic surfaces in contact with the device
Other wireless pointing devices and transceivers

Setting up a Bluetooth device

You can use the following information to help you troubleshoot a problem with your Bluetooth wireless device (keyboard or mouse).

Check the connection between your computer and the Bluetooth transceiver

Make sure Bluetooth is on.
If you are connecting your device by using an internal Bluetooth connection, make sure wireless connections are active. Many portable computers have a switch, a key, or a keyboard shortcut that activates the wireless connections.
Turn on Bluetooth on your computer if your mouse does not have its own transceiver.
If your mouse does not include its own transceiver, your desktop, notebook, or portable computer must have a transceiver built into the computer or you must use a non-Microsoft external transceiver. How the mouse will connect to the computer by Bluetooth, and how to turn on Bluetooth, varies depending on how it is implemented on the computer. You may have to contact the computer manufacturer or the manufacturer of the Bluetooth transceiver to find out how to turn on Bluetooth on the computer and how to add a device to it.

Refresh the wireless connection to your Bluetooth device

Pair your Bluetooth device to your computer.
Re-establish a wireless link if your computer does not detect a Bluetooth-enabled Microsoft device

If you try to use a Bluetooth-enabled Microsoft wireless keyboard or mouse and the input device does not work, it may be because your computer does not detect the device. To resolve this issue on a Windows computer, re-establish the wireless link with the computer. For more information, see Microsoft Support article 811798 at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811798

Resolve a connection failure when the setup software cannot connect to a Bluetooth-enabled Microsoft device

During the installation process, if the setup software fails to connect to the device through a Bluetooth connection, you must change the transceiver to use a hardware-managed Bluetooth mode.

For more information, see Microsoft Support article 953694 at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953694

Establish a Bluetooth connection when a device is unresponsive

If the Bluetooth connection cannot be established, you may have to remove the unresponsive device from the system and then add it back.

Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Bluetooth Devices.
If the unresponsive Bluetooth device is listed, select it and then click Remove.
Click Start, click All Programs, click Microsoft Mouse, and then click Connect Mouse for Bluetooth.
Follow the instructions in the wizard to connect your device.

Why there is a delay before a Bluetooth mouse responds after it has been inactive

To extend battery life, Bluetooth devices go into hibernation after 8-10 minutes of inactivity. It can take several seconds for the Bluetooth mouse to reconnect when you resume using it after this period of hibernation. As a result, you may notice a delay between the time that you use the mouse and the response on the screen.

Use other Bluetooth devices with the Microsoft Wireless Transceiver for Bluetooth

Bluetooth wireless technology lets you connect multiple compliant devices to your computer. You may be able to use other Bluetooth devices with the Microsoft Wireless Transceiver for Bluetooth, but this connectivity is not always supported by Microsoft.

For information about how to use other Bluetooth devices with the Microsoft Wireless Transceiver for Bluetooth, see the documentation that was included with the device.

For newer devices, download the latest version of the software from the Hardware Download Software Web page.

Connecting the Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000

The Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 does not include its own transceiver. Instead, the mouse relies on the desktop, notebook, or portable computer to have a transceiver built into the computer. How the mouse will connect to the computer by Bluetooth varies depending on how Bluetooth is implemented on the computer. You may have to contact the computer manufacturer to find out how to turn on Bluetooth on the computer and how to add a device to it.

Press and hold the Connect button on the bottom of the mouse. The battery indication light will blink and alternate between red and green to indicate that the device is discoverable.
On the computer, open the Bluetooth software. The Bluetooth software is typically located in Control Panel.
Click the Devices tab, and then click Add.
Follow the instructions.
If you are prompted for a passkey, select No passkey. Microsoft Bluetooth mouse devices do not require a passkey to connect to the computer.

Note

The Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 does not let you reassign the functions of its buttons. It is designed to work with Bluetooth transceivers and Bluetooth stacks from other manufacturers. It therefore does not include a Microsoft transceiver and the Microsoft IntelliPoint software that provides button reassigning features.