How to use a wireless mouse: on a laptop, PC

Perhaps the most important thing is to choose the right type of connection, thanks to which your mouse will function flawlessly. Infrared and radio frequency are obsolete, but such instances can still be found. Mice that support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are more common now.

Basic rules for using a wireless mouse

1. Be sure to pay attention to how far from your computer your mouse can function. If there are obstacles, then a signal loss is possible, it all depends on the type of your mouse.
2. The size you need to choose, especially for your hand. For frequent and long trips, you can choose a smaller, more compact, which will be more convenient when using and transporting.
3. It is important not to forget to recharge the mouse on time, change the batteries, otherwise it may turn off at the most inopportune moment.

How to use a wireless mouse on a laptop?

The laptop can be used without the use of a wireless mouse, using only the touch panel, but this is not convenient for everyone.

Before you start working with a wireless mouse on a laptop, you need to connect it correctly. Without power sources, the mouse will not work, you just need to insert the battery. First of all, we unpack it, take out the device and turn it on.

On the back of almost all wireless mice there is a power button, turn off, do not forget to press it. Let's move on: it is necessary to initialize the device with a computer, in some cases it will be necessary to install drivers. How to do this will be described in detail in the instructions. The installation disk will go with the mouse, if it is missing, then you need to find the instructions on the developer's site.

If your mouse works with Bluetooth, then interaction with it will begin with other actions, unlike a mouse that works with an adapter. In the device manager, we are looking for the function of connecting a wireless device, activate and save the icon on the taskbar. Be sure to turn on Bluetooth, otherwise nothing will work.

If your wireless mouse stops functioning, you should check what affects its malfunction:

1. The batteries did not change in time, the mouse sat down. It is worth replacing them and you can continue.
2. The adapter is badly inserted, it fell out.
3. The USB connector is broken. Mouse performance can be checked on another device.

How to use a wireless mouse on a computer?

Using a wireless mouse on a computer is convenient, because you can control the mouse from afar, and not sit, as tethered, at the monitor. Operating systems, pairing with your device, the connection is identical, as if you were connecting a mouse to a laptop. The only difference is where the USB port is and whether there is Bluetooth on your computer.

If there is no Bluetooth module, you have to buy an external adapter. The price category and assortment are diverse, so for the convenience of interacting with the mouse it will not be difficult to choose the one that suits your needs.

Instructions, specifications of your computer or laptop will help you choose the right wireless mouse. Do not forget to turn it off while you are not using it. The mouse will last longer, saving energy will increase its lifespan.