Guest Navyguy Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I use to have a wired Microsoft mouse but when it became worn I decided to upgrade to a Logitech laser wireless Mouse. At first it was fine but in recent months it has performed erratically. I have tried changing the settings, restoring it to the default settings and recently updated the drivers but it still acts the same and isn't as smooth as it use to be or as smooth as my wired mouse was. So I'm just wondering is this an inherent problem with wireless mouse's (mice) and would I be better off going back to using a Microsoft wired mouse ? Thanks, Robert
Guest Mike Cawood, HND BIT Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Re: Wireless versus Wired Mouse "Navyguy" <magineeer@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:cc40349a-d999-4957-8310-f33ba9c644a6@d19g2000prm.googlegroups.com... >I use to have a wired Microsoft mouse but when it became worn I > decided to upgrade to a Logitech laser wireless Mouse. At first it was > fine but in recent months it has performed erratically. I have tried > changing the settings, restoring it to the default settings and > recently updated the drivers but it still acts the same and isn't as > smooth as it use to be or as smooth as my wired mouse was. So I'm just > wondering is this an inherent problem with wireless mouse's (mice) and > would I be better off going back to using a Microsoft wired mouse ? > > > > Thanks, > > Robert Presumably it's an optical mouse. Have you tried a new mouse mat designed for optical mice? Mike.
Guest R. McCarty Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Re: Wireless versus Wired Mouse Take the mouse out of range of the receiver. Get a small cloth and some non-residue cleaner. On the bottom of the mouse you'll see 4-6 small riser pads. Clean each of these. Dirt and "Gunk" can make the mouse movement hesitant. Another suggestion is to get small Teflon pads to cover the factory pads ( Needs to be changed after the edges fray, about twice a year ). Make sure the mouse is setting on a smooth surface, personally I recommend a WoWpad mouse pad for Optical mice. You can get an extra large pad at Office Depot for ~$10. I use a deskpad that has a sheet of blotter paper under the top clear flap. Allows me full movement of the mouse without any type of mouse pad that tends to scoot around as you mouse. "Mike Cawood, HND BIT" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message news:6bvts5F3dq4vrU1@mid.individual.net... > "Navyguy" <magineeer@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:cc40349a-d999-4957-8310-f33ba9c644a6@d19g2000prm.googlegroups.com... >>I use to have a wired Microsoft mouse but when it became worn I >> decided to upgrade to a Logitech laser wireless Mouse. At first it was >> fine but in recent months it has performed erratically. I have tried >> changing the settings, restoring it to the default settings and >> recently updated the drivers but it still acts the same and isn't as >> smooth as it use to be or as smooth as my wired mouse was. So I'm just >> wondering is this an inherent problem with wireless mouse's (mice) and >> would I be better off going back to using a Microsoft wired mouse ? >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Robert > > Presumably it's an optical mouse. > Have you tried a new mouse mat designed for optical mice? > Mike. > >
Guest Unknown Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Re: Wireless versus Wired Mouse Check the batteries in the mouse and reposition the antennae. (The part that plugs into a USB port). "Navyguy" <magineeer@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:cc40349a-d999-4957-8310-f33ba9c644a6@d19g2000prm.googlegroups.com... >I use to have a wired Microsoft mouse but when it became worn I > decided to upgrade to a Logitech laser wireless Mouse. At first it was > fine but in recent months it has performed erratically. I have tried > changing the settings, restoring it to the default settings and > recently updated the drivers but it still acts the same and isn't as > smooth as it use to be or as smooth as my wired mouse was. So I'm just > wondering is this an inherent problem with wireless mouse's (mice) and > would I be better off going back to using a Microsoft wired mouse ? > > > > Thanks, > > Robert
Guest Big_Al Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Re: Wireless versus Wired Mouse Navyguy wrote: > I use to have a wired Microsoft mouse but when it became worn I > decided to upgrade to a Logitech laser wireless Mouse. At first it was > fine but in recent months it has performed erratically. I have tried > changing the settings, restoring it to the default settings and > recently updated the drivers but it still acts the same and isn't as > smooth as it use to be or as smooth as my wired mouse was. So I'm just > wondering is this an inherent problem with wireless mouse's (mice) and > would I be better off going back to using a Microsoft wired mouse ? > > > > Thanks, > > Robert Also make sure the receiver is not near the Monitor. That screws up the signal.
Guest Big_Al Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Re: Wireless versus Wired Mouse R. McCarty wrote: > Another suggestion is to get small > Teflon pads to cover the factory pads ( Needs to be changed after > the edges fray, about twice a year ). > Any idea where to get these teflon pads?
Guest R. McCarty Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Re: Wireless versus Wired Mouse Last time I purchased them was from Newegg, was around ~$8.00 for 4-5 sheets. On my Logitech MX Revolution the pads are more oval in shape so I use a razor blade and cut the round pads into half moon sizes so they don't stick over the sides of the mouse. I just checked their site and found a different package that has oval shapes ( and cost less ). They are actually called MouseSkates. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817114140 "Big_Al" <BigAl@md.com> wrote in message news:%23z%23PuLl0IHA.4492@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > R. McCarty wrote: >> Another suggestion is to get small >> Teflon pads to cover the factory pads ( Needs to be changed after >> the edges fray, about twice a year ). >> > Any idea where to get these teflon pads? >
Guest Bruce Hagen Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Re: Wireless versus Wired Mouse "Navyguy" <magineeer@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:cc40349a-d999-4957-8310-f33ba9c644a6@d19g2000prm.googlegroups.com... >I use to have a wired Microsoft mouse but when it became worn I > decided to upgrade to a Logitech laser wireless Mouse. At first it was > fine but in recent months it has performed erratically. I have tried > changing the settings, restoring it to the default settings and > recently updated the drivers but it still acts the same and isn't as > smooth as it use to be or as smooth as my wired mouse was. So I'm just > wondering is this an inherent problem with wireless mouse's (mice) and > would I be better off going back to using a Microsoft wired mouse ? > > > > Thanks, > > Robert Have you uninstalled the mouse software and reinstalled? I have had to do that a couple of times. -- Bruce Hagen MS - MVP
Guest PD43 Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Re: Wireless versus Wired Mouse "Mike Cawood, HND BIT" <me@privacy.net> wrote: >Presumably it's an optical mouse. >Have you tried a new mouse mat designed for optical mice? One of the advantages of optical mice is that they don't need a mat except in very rare cases (like when using on a clear glass desk top).
Guest Navyguy Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Re: Wireless versus Wired Mouse On Jun 19, 1:28 pm, "Mike Cawood, HND BIT" <m...@privacy.net> wrote: > "Navyguy" <magine...@hotmail.com> wrote in message > > news:cc40349a-d999-4957-8310-f33ba9c644a6@d19g2000prm.googlegroups.com... > > >I use to have a wired Microsoft mouse but when it became worn I > > decided to upgrade to a Logitech laser wireless Mouse. At first it was > > fine but in recent months it has performed erratically. I have tried > > changing the settings, restoring it to the default settings and > > recently updated the drivers but it still acts the same and isn't as > > smooth as it use to be or as smooth as my wired mouse was. So I'm just > > wondering is this an inherent problem with wireless mouse's (mice) and > > would I be better off going back to using a Microsoft wired mouse ? > > > Thanks, > > > Robert > > Presumably it's an optical mouse. > Have you tried a new mouse mat designed for optical mice? > Mike. Yes it's optical (sorry) and yes I have a new mat for it which solved some of the problem but I find that I'm having to click more than once, it opens folders that I don't want it to and when I click to close an application it closes the entire window and I have to re-open it and the pinter kind of 'hovers'. Its getting a bit frustrating. Robert
Guest Navyguy Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Re: Wireless versus Wired Mouse On Jun 19, 5:05 pm, "Bruce Hagen" <Nos...@mymail.invalid> wrote: > "Navyguy" <magine...@hotmail.com> wrote in message > > news:cc40349a-d999-4957-8310-f33ba9c644a6@d19g2000prm.googlegroups.com... > > >I use to have a wired Microsoft mouse but when it became worn I > > decided to upgrade to a Logitech laser wireless Mouse. At first it was > > fine but in recent months it has performed erratically. I have tried > > changing the settings, restoring it to the default settings and > > recently updated the drivers but it still acts the same and isn't as > > smooth as it use to be or as smooth as my wired mouse was. So I'm just > > wondering is this an inherent problem with wireless mouse's (mice) and > > would I be better off going back to using a Microsoft wired mouse ? > > > Thanks, > > > Robert > > Have you uninstalled the mouse software and reinstalled? I have had to do > that a couple of times. > -- > Bruce Hagen > MS - MVP I had to unistall the software to recieve the updates from Logotech, the old software that came with the mouse is no longer valid and it won't accept it. Robert
Guest Navyguy Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Re: Wireless versus Wired Mouse On Jun 19, 1:09 pm, Navyguy <magine...@hotmail.com> wrote: > I use to have a wired Microsoft mouse but when it became worn I > decided to upgrade to a Logitech laser wireless Mouse. At first it was > fine but in recent months it has performed erratically. I have tried > changing the settings, restoring it to the default settings and > recently updated the drivers but it still acts the same and isn't as > smooth as it use to be or as smooth as my wired mouse was. So I'm just > wondering is this an inherent problem with wireless mouse's (mice) and > would I be better off going back to using a Microsoft wired mouse ? > > Thanks, > > Robert Many thanks guys, I will try your suggestions. Robert
Guest smlunatick Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Re: Wireless versus Wired Mouse On Jun 20, 1:19 am, PD43 <pauld1...@comcast.net> wrote: > "Mike Cawood, HND BIT" <m...@privacy.net> wrote: > > >Presumably it's an optical mouse. > >Have you tried a new mouse mat designed for optical mice? > > One of the advantages of optical mice is that they don't need a mat > except in very rare cases (like when using on a clear glass desk top). A quick test is to take a piece of plain white paper and use this for a temporary mat. If the mouse responds better, you need a mat.
Guest Navyguy Posted June 30, 2008 Posted June 30, 2008 Re: Wireless versus Wired Mouse On Jun 19, 8:45 pm, Navyguy <magine...@hotmail.com> wrote: > On Jun 19, 1:09 pm, Navyguy <magine...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > I use to have a wired Microsoft mouse but when it became worn I > > decided to upgrade to a Logitech laser wireless Mouse. At first it was > > fine but in recent months it has performed erratically. I have tried > > changing the settings, restoring it to the default settings and > > recently updated the drivers but it still acts the same and isn't as > > smooth as it use to be or as smooth as my wired mouse was. So I'm just > > wondering is this an inherent problem with wireless mouse's (mice) and > > would I be better off going back to using a Microsoft wired mouse ? > > > Thanks, > > > Robert > > Many thanks guys, I will try your suggestions. > > Robert I've tried some of the suggestions but the mouse still seems to act erractically. For example; when I click to open my Word document it opens up 2 or 3, every time, and when I open folders it opens and closes them so fast that I have to repeatedly click on it to open it. When I click on a link and then attempt to close it it not only closes the link but the original page I clicked from so that I have to re- open it. This is getting very frustrating and hard on my wrists because of the repeated motions. Any suggestions? Robert
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