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also- have forgotten how to use usb mouse...

15 years ago

Also- I tried to use my usb mouse- I never used it with this computer before because of the touchpad. I put the usb into the port and it said it was 'complete'. Then I turned the mouse on- new batteries (little light flashing underside of mouse)., but when I try to move the mouse nothing happens- sorry, but I have forgotten what to do. TX

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zep516
15 years ago
Reboot the computer see what happens..
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
you likely have to match your mouse and the usb dongle there is usually a small button on the bottom of the mouse to press to make them talk to each other.
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grandms
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Does your touchpad have an on/off switch? If so, be sure it is in the off position.

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ilmbg
Original Author
15 years ago
The mouse is a Targus. It is a couple years old. S/N 2000538. Even though it says it is 'found', when I open control panel/device manager, it is not there. I think it needs to work off of a Pentium, and I have a HP Mini, which has an Atom. Is this why I am having problems?
kudzu9
15 years ago
ilmbg-
I doubt that the problem has anything to do with Pentium vs. Atom. Are you sure it's not there and just listed generically in your Control Panel? Also, have you opened Control Panel / Mouse to check out all of the various settings and options? Sometimes you have to disable the mousepad in order for an external mouse to have precedence, or you have to enable an option for both to work at the same time.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
did you do the match up like I suggested? If not it will never see it. Push the button on the bottom of the mouse. Also you could try a different usb port just in case.
bob414
15 years ago
Is it possible that the mouse needs a driver installed to be recognized?
ilmbg
Original Author
15 years ago
I did try what you have all suggested- I did push the bottom button on the mouse- there was a 'notice' that said 'identifying new xxx (forgot word and then says 'found new hardware', and there is the icon on the tray while the usb is plugged in- nothing when the usb is not plugged. I also unchecked the 'tap to click' on the Synapsis Pointer, but neither worked. Any other ideas?
ilmbg
Original Author
15 years ago
I did try what you have all suggested- I did push the bottom button on the mouse- there was a 'notice' that said 'identifying new xxx (forgot word and then says 'found new hardware', and there is the icon on the tray while the usb is plugged in- nothing when the usb is not plugged. I also unchecked the 'tap to click' on the Synapsis Pointer, but neither worked. Any other ideas?

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