Most Microsoft mice include a Bluetooth® transceiver and software that make the wireless-connection process a breeze. However, there are some Microsoft mice that don't ship with a Bluetooth transceiver, and don't allow you to use your built-in transceiver.

There are several versions of Bluetooth software that help you connect, or "bind", your device to your Bluetooth wireless transceiver. For example, a Mac uses Mac Bluetooth software, and a Toshiba notebook generally uses Toshiba Bluetooth software. Windows® XP SP2 and Windows Vista® both come with their own Bluetooth software, which is compatible with many computers.

This may sound confusing, but rest assured that all Bluetooth products follow the same specifications, so in reality it's relatively easy to bind your device to the Bluetooth wireless transceiver—no matter which Bluetooth software you're using. Here’s a general description of how to bind a Microsoft Bluetooth mouse to a Bluetooth wireless receiver:

1. Press and hold the connect button on the bottom of the mouse to make it "discoverable" by the computer.
2. On your computer, open the Bluetooth software—usually found either in the Control Panel or on the Start menu—and then run the wizard to add a Bluetooth device. Here are some examples:
   
   
   1. Microsoft: Click Start > Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices
   2. Toshiba: Click Start > All Programs > Toshiba > Bluetooth > Bluetooth Settings
   3. Macintosh: Click Apple > System Preferences > Bluetooth > Set Up New Device
Other Bluetooth software instructions could vary slightly, so you may need to refer to the documentation that came with your computer.

Note: If you are prompted for a passkey, type 0000 (for added security), or choose "no passkey." Microsoft Bluetooth mice will not work with a random passkey.

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