How to connect a wireless mouse

A wireless mouse requires batteries and can come in either of the two main types: RF and Bluetooth. The radio frequency device works by establishing radio communication with a receiver - also called a receiver or protection device - that connects to the USB port. The modern receivers are very small, after connecting one, the only visible part looks like a plug that covers the port. A Bluetooth mouse requires a computer with a built-in Bluetooth receiver.

one

Turn the mouse upside down and locate the battery compartment. Remove the compartment cover and place the required number of batteries, paying attention to the positive and negative terminals indicated.

two

Connect the wireless receiver to an available USB port on your computer. If the wireless mouse has a power switch, put it in the "On" position.

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Insert the manufacturer's installation disk, if available, into your computer's disk drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the required software and drivers. If there is no installation disk available, look for the latest version of the device driver software on the manufacturer's official website.

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Find the sync button on the bottom of the wireless mouse, in your case. Following the manufacturer's specific instructions, press and hold the sync button for the duration required to pair the mouse with the computer and the wireless receiver. Some wireless mice do not require the use of a sync button and will automatically connect to the USB receiver.

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Remove the battery compartment cover from the bottom of the mouse and insert new batteries into the compartment. Turn the mouse power switch to the "On" position.

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Insert the manufacturer's installation disk, if available, into your computer's disk drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the required software and drivers. Alternatively, you can browse the manufacturer's official website to download the latest software and drivers for the mouse.

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Press the Windows key on the keyboard to open the Start menu. Highlight the "Devices and Printers" in the Start menu using the arrow keys. Press the "Enter" key to open the Windows Devices and Printers menu.

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Press the "Tab" key to highlight the "Add a device" button. Press the "Enter" key to open the list of devices.

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Use the arrow keys to highlight the Bluetooth mouse in the device list . Press the "Enter" key to install and activate the wireless mouse.

• It is always better to install the official drivers of the manufacturer when a new mouse is connected to your computer. The drivers can be found on the included disk, the USB wireless receiver, or the manufacturer's website. There are several Windows drivers that work with the mouse, but the official drivers allow you to take full advantage of all mouse functions and compatibilities.