How to set up a wireless mouse on a laptop

The wireless device is convenient because the cords do not take up space and do not accumulate dust. But if a person has not used a wireless device before, problems may arise, because there is no plug, and it is not clear how to connect a mouse. It is best to use the instructions. But let's find out what to do if it is not.

Wireless Mouse Setup: Step-by-Step

To connect, we need a receiver, it is he who establishes the connection between the computer and the mouse. To configure you need to do the following:

1. Install the batteries in the mouse. Unlike wired devices, wireless ones require batteries to connect. Unlike a mouse, the receiver is able to work without batteries, it connects directly to the computer and receives energy from the latter.
2. We connect the receiver. Usually, a USB connector is used for this, but some older models may require a connection to the mouse.
3. We connect the mouse to the receiver. As a rule, there is a special button on the receiver for this. And the mouse has a small button inside the hole. The buttons must be kept pressed for about 10 seconds.
4. Install the receiver at a short distance.
5. If you connected the receiver directly to the computer, you can immediately start working with the device. If to a mouse, computer restart is required.
6. Check performance. If you move the mouse, the cursor should move along the same path.

What problems may arise when setting up

In most cases, the hole with the button for connecting the mouse is very small, which blocks the ability to use your fingers to turn it on. Try using a paper clip, pencil, or match.

If both devices work correctly, but the signal is not transmitted, there may be a reason because the distance between the mouse and receiver is too large. Try to cut it.

If the cursor does not move during the test. Try changing the position of the receiver. Perhaps he is unable to catch the signals.

Another problem is no batteries. Without a battery, the mouse will not work. Perhaps they have already been discharged, and need to be replaced.

You may need to install certain software. It comes with a mouse in the form of a disk. Just insert it into the drive and perform a series of simple steps suggested by the installation wizard. If there is no driver, you can download it from the Internet.

Attention! Perhaps the purchased receiver also requires a driver to install. Try to read the instructions, and find out what is necessary for the correct operation of the device. The driver must be on disk, but it can also be downloaded from the Internet.

If you have other problems, try restarting your computer.

The mouse still does not work: what to do

If you checked the correctness of all the steps, but the device still does not work, something may be out of order. You can check the performance of both the receiver and the mouse by connecting them to another laptop. Another common reason is a broken USB port. If it was possible to determine that one of the devices failed, you should contact the service center for repair.

Connecting a wireless mouse is very simple. Typically, the Windows operating system takes most of the steps on its own, you only need to connect the devices and turn them on.