How to set up a wireless mouse on a laptop. Setting up a computer mouse
Sooner or later everything breaks down and becomes unusable. The same applies to computer components. Having served their useful life, they require replacement. At the same time, one of the first places in terms of failure time is the computer mouse.
Instructions
What do you think you know about the mouse and how to configure it? Just think, it’s some kind of mouse, what’s there to configure? However, let's not rush and draw premature conclusions. In the seemingly simple task of setting up a mouse, there are several nuances that may be unknown to you. So let's talk about them.
In essence, as far as computer games are concerned, it is clear why precision in moving the cursor (pointer) is needed - otherwise it will be very difficult to hit the enemy’s head in CS or Battlefield: Bad Company 2. However, not only gamers need precision movement. Moreover, gamers actually have special mouse drivers for this, but more on that later.
Let's take for example designers, both regular and those developing website designs. These guys often need perfect precision so that they can move the mouse pointer to select an object with pixel-by-pixel precision. In addition, this and ordinary users useful - for example, you wanted to take a screenshot (screenshot) - this is where accuracy is needed.
There are actually three ways to adjust pointer precision in Windows:
- a well-known method in the mouse settings;
- setting up cursor movement using the keyboard;
- driver settings.
Adjusting mouse pointer precision
This is the easiest way to improve the accuracy of the mouse pointer, and it is well known to most users.
In Windows 7/Vista you need to go to the following path:
Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
A window will open Properties: Mouse. In it we go to the tab Pointer Options and check the box Enable increased pointer accuracy. It couldn’t be simpler, the accuracy of the pointer will increase dramatically, and it will no longer dangle around the desktop like crazy.
In Windows XP, a similar window can be opened by selecting the command Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Controls > Mouse(unless classic access is selected). Next you need to check the same box.
Setting the keyboard to move the mouse pointer
But this is more interesting and many people do not know this possibility. The mouse cursor can also be controlled from the keyboard, which is very useful for designers of all stripes when you need to move just a few pixels. In this case, the numeric keypad will be used for control.
To set up such a move in Windows 7, follow this path:
Start > Control Panel > Accessibility and click on the link Changing mouse settings in the field Accessibility Center. A window like this will open.
In this window, check the box Enable keyboard pointer control and then click on the link Setting up pointer control.
A new window will open, which presents a lot of interesting parameters. Don't forget - these are parameters for moving the pointer using the keyboard and nothing else.
As you can see, there are enough parameters. Mainly you need to check the box Enable mouse pointer control from keyboard. But that's not all. Now, for this mode to work, you need to click the indicated in the field Keyboard shortcut combination, namely Alt left + Shift left + NUM LOCK. A warning will appear (can be disabled), in which we click on the button OK and the mode will be activated. You can now move your mouse pointer using the numeric keypad.
As you can see, there are other parameters in the window, where you can adjust the speed of the pointer movement, select the keys that can be used to accelerate or slow down the movement, etc. Feel free to experiment and select the parameters that suit you best.
The same access option is available in Windows XP. Follow the path:
Start > Control Panel > Accessibility. A window will open Accessibility, in which go to the tab Mouse. Check the box Keyboard control and click on the button Settings.
A window will open Setting up keyboard pointer control. It has fewer parameters than a similar window in Windows 7, but that's enough for us :) Customize it to your liking.
Adjusting pointer precision in the mouse driver
We have already figured out the accuracy of the pointer using Windows and when moving using the keyboard. Things get much more interesting if you have a mouse for which a separate driver is installed.
Of course, the mouse can work without a driver, you just need to connect it, any mouse at that. However, there are a ton of cool mice available now that are primarily aimed at gamers. And they come with drivers in which just a ton of cool parameters are available.
And it comes with drivers in which you can configure a lot of interesting things. For example, assign the mouse port polling frequency, and of course the sensitivity in dpi, to the buttons different actions etc.
However, that's not all. We are talking about increasing the accuracy of the pointer. To do this, the driver window has two tabs, Sensitivity And Advanced Settings. On the tab Sensitivity you should click on the link Acceleration: ON, located at the very bottom. We will not delve into the intricacies of setting up this particular mouse - the main thing is to show the principle of setting the accuracy of the pointer.
Or, for example, the IntelliPoint driver for the Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse.
Important: If you enable precision mode in your mouse driver, disable it in Windows. This is the same checkbox in the first picture in this article. Otherwise, there may be problems with the operation of this mode. The mode implemented in the driver is usually more accurate than the mode in Windows, so this is in your best interests :)
As you can see, mouse drivers provide amazing capabilities. Moreover, these drivers differ for different types of mice, but the principle remains the same. The driver allows you to configure the mouse exactly the way you want. My hands are itching to start describing the cool new gaming mice from Razer, SteelSeries and Logitech, but we'll leave that for the next article;)
The wireless mouse is very comfortable to use, it will allow you to do workspace more modern and neat, eliminating the need for cords. But if you've never worked with wireless accessories before, setting up a wireless mouse may seem difficult. In the best case, use the instructions that came with the mouse. If there are no instructions, use these instructions.
You will need
- Laptop, wireless receiver, wireless mouse
Instructions
1. Locate the battery compartment in the mouse and insert the appropriate batteries into it. To do this, tip the mouse over, locate the lid, and slide it off. After this, install the batteries and put the cover back in place. The wireless receiver, the one that connects to the computer, receives power directly from the computer, so it does not require batteries.
2. Connect the receiver to your computer. Traditionally it connects to a USB port, but some models can also connect to a mouse port. If all your USB ports are busy, you can use a special adapter that allows you to connect devices with USB connection. Be careful not to accidentally install the adapter into the keyboard port.
3. After that, connect the mouse to the receiver. As usual, the receiver must have a clearly visible button for this. The mouse usually has a very small hole with a button inside this hole. This button must be pressed with the support of a pencil, match or paper clip. Find these buttons and press them simultaneously (with the receiver and mouse close to each other). Keep the buttons pressed for 10 seconds.
4. Place the receiver not too far from the mouse. Depending on where you are, you can place it on your desk, monitor, system unit, or on the back of your laptop (if you're connecting a mouse to your laptop). Keep in mind that the distance between the receiver and the wireless mouse should not be too great.
5. If you connected the device to the mouse port, restart your computer manually. If the mouse was connected to the USB port, you can immediately start working with it. When you move the mouse, the cursor should follow it. If this is not the case, try moving the receiver to a different location. If it still refuses to work, you may need to restart the computer (if you have not done so already) or try to connect everything again.
There is no arguing that a wireless mouse is much better than its predecessor, which works with cord support. However, it has certain disadvantages, say, the need for frequent changes batteries.
You will need
- – USB port on PC
- – wireless mouse
- – disk with software
Instructions
1. Installing software on a computer. Later than you purchased wireless mouse, you need to perform a number of actions before you start using your purchase. Initially, you need to install it on your computer software, which must certainly be supplied with the mouse. During installation, do not change any parameters - everything should proceed by default. Later, after the software is installed on your computer, you can start connecting the mouse.
2. The mouse is powered by a radio transmitter, which is also included with the product. Traditionally, this radio transmitter is connected to a computer via a USB port. Make sure that necessary drivers were installed on the PC, then connect the transmitter. Wait until the computer independently determines the type and purpose of the device. Later, when a window appears on the monitor with the inscription “The device is installed and ready for use,” switch the mouse toggle switch to the “ON” position (usually the switch is located on the bottom of the mouse body). From now on, you can experience the fun of using a wireless mouse. Please note that if you do not plan to use the mouse for more than ten minutes, in order to save battery power, you need to switch the mouse switch to “OFF” mode. This way you will save yourself from unnecessary costs for obtaining batteries. Speaking about batteries in general, we recommend that you use lithium batteries - their service life is quite long, and when discharged, a lithium battery can always be charged.
A wireless mouse is a very comfortable device that allows you not to be tied to a computer, and, nevertheless, control it like an ordinary wired mouse. Wireless pointing devices from different manufacturers may have some differences in how they are installed and connected to your computer. However, there are several general rules that allow you to quickly install a wireless mouse.
Instructions
1. The set of wireless devices includes a USB adapter, a disk with drivers and, of course, the mouse itself. The first thing you need to do is install the drivers into the operating system. Insert the disk from the kit into the drive; If autorun starts, the drivers will install themselves. If nothing happens, open the disk through Explorer and look for files on it called “Install.exe” or “Setup.exe”. Launch them.
2. Connect the wireless adapter to the computer's USB port. The system will find a new device, search for drivers for it and notify about the successful installation of the equipment.
3. Take care of the batteries for the mouse first if they are not included in the package. After the system detects the USB adapter, insert the batteries into the mouse. This is usually enough to install and identify a wireless mouse. Less commonly, you may need to restart your computer.
4. Some device models are equipped with additional buttons for adapting and configuring the adapter and mouse to signals from each other. If your devices have such switches, press them. Some wireless device models require you to press these buttons for a few seconds. Whether this needs to be done for your wireless mouse, or whether the adapter and mouse signals are configured using another method, should be read in the user's manual.
Every year, more and more people are becoming more likely to appreciate the convenience of controlling a computer with the help of wireless devices. Besides the absence of wires running from the system unit, wireless devices also provide convenience. For example, when you connected wireless keyboard, you will be able to control your computer while sitting on your favorite sofa a few meters away from it.
Instructions
1. Included with your wireless keyboard you will find three things: A relaxed keyboard; Wireless adapter for connecting to a USB port; Driver disc. Additionally, batteries may be included. If your kit does not provide them, purchase them in advance. Quite often you can see a set of wireless keyboards that also includes a mouse. However, the equipment depends on the manufacturer and price of the devices. But in any case, in order to connect a wireless keyboard and mouse, you will have to follow the same steps.
2. Insert the driver disc into your computer's drive. If autorun does not start, open the disk with Windows Explorer and start installing drivers manually. To do this, find executable files on the disk named “Setup.exe” or “Install.exe”. Launch them.
3. Connect the wireless adapter to the USB port. Often adapters are equipped with a small diode that lights up when connected to a computer, thus signaling a successful connection.
4. Insert batteries into the wireless keyboard. Sometimes the design of the device provides an additional switch, most often located on the rear side. Move it to the “ON” position.
5. The computer will display a message indicating that a new device has been detected. The drivers for the keyboard will be searched and installed mechanically. After this, you can use the wireless keyboard. Less often, you may need to restart your computer.
6. Some BIOS versions motherboards are likely to recognize signals from a USB wireless keyboard easily after turning on the computer. Having made the appropriate BIOS setup, you will be able to use the keyboard without waiting for the operating system to load, and also in cases where you have to fix the computer’s performance from under DOS.
It is possible to make a wireless keyboard from a wired one different methods However, this will require a lot of patience from you, a huge interest in the process and radio signal programming skills. If you really need a wireless keyboard in working condition, the best option is to reinstall the signal receiving and transmitting device from an unused wireless device model.
You will need
- – additional wireless keyboard;
- – IR receiver and transmitter;
- – radio receiver and transmitter;
- – Internet connection;
- - diagram of your keyboard.
Instructions
1. Cut off the keyboard wire, and then make a special device connected to it at the cut point; this will be a radio signal transmitter. You can do it yourself if you have skills in working with radio equipment. Also make a radio receiver, one that will connect to the connector of your computer.
2. Please note that all this will require you to have radio wave programming skills, so if you don’t have those, consider alternative ways converting the keyboard into a wireless device. This method also has its advantages - it is not required direct contact keyboard with an adapter, it can be installed at a fairly distant distance from the radio, and so on. Here it is also worth considering the installation of a battery compartment to power the keyboard; to do this, use the diagram of your keyboard model to find a suitable connection option.
3. Make your keyboard wireless by transmitting data using an infrared receiver. This is much simpler because there is no need to program the waves, however, the downside is that the keyboard must be located quite close to the adapter. Also, the connection must flow directly.
4. Take advantage of the most simple method– purchase a wireless keyboard, insert its adapter into the connector of your computer and disassemble the input device. Remove the transmitter from it and at the same time repeat the wiring diagram for the battery compartment.
5. It’s cooler for everyone to use a keyboard model similar to yours, because in in this case There will be fewer hassles with connecting the adapter and power source. You also don’t have to program anything here; you can also position the keyboard in any way that is comfortable for you, depending on the signal radius and the level of battery charge.
Useful advice
Use parts of ready-made wireless devices that operate on a radio signal.
Video on the topic
On computers running in the operating room Windows system, the main control device is the mouse. The principle of its operation is based on registering movements and transmitting them to the operating system to synchronously move the pointer on the screen.
At the base of optical-mechanical mice there is a rolling unit based on a ball, the rotation of which is transmitted to the measuring system. The measured value and direction of the device's displacement is transmitted to the computer.
Optical mice, unlike optical-mechanical mice, do not roll over the surface, but glide over it, uniformly illuminating it with a beam of rays. The reflected rays are recorded by a sensitive element. The mouse seems to “see” the micro-irregularities of the surface and registers its displacement relative to them.
The mouse family also includes other devices, such as trackballs and touchpads. The trackball is stationary, and its motion sensor - the ball - is rotated by your fingers.
Trackballs, like mice, are optical-mechanical and optical.
A touchpad is a touchpad. To move the pointer, you just need to drag your finger across it. Typically, touchpads are used in portable computers - laptops.
Buttons are used to issue commands using the mouse. A standard mouse has only two buttons: the main one (usually the left one) and the special one (usually the right one). If the mouse has other controls - buttons, wheels, etc. - they should be considered additional and optional.
To configure the mouse and its analogues, use the Properties: Mouse dialog box. To open it, double-click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel window (Start - Control Panel).
The most important mouse settings are adjusting its sensitivity and setting the double-click of the main button. Selection optimal settings depends on the characteristics of a particular model, as well as on the usual style of work.
The sensitivity of the mouse determines the amount of displacement of the screen pointer per unit movement of the mouse. Check if you can move the pointer across the entire screen diagonally without lifting your wrist from the surface of the table, that is, moving only your fingers. If this exercise fails, it means that the sensitivity of the mouse leaves much to be desired and needs to be increased. The reverse operation - reducing sensitivity - may be required when people who are not fully accustomed to the system's reaction to their actions, for example small children, work with the computer.
Adjusting mouse sensitivity
- Open the Mouse Properties dialog box: Start - Control Panel Mouse.
- Click the Index Options tab.
- Mouse sensitivity is set using the Set the pointer movement speed slider in the Move panel. The further to the right the slider is, the more sensitive the mouse is, the further the pointer moves with a single movement of the device.
- Here it is recommended to check the Enable increased pointer accuracy checkbox. With this setting, the pointer first moves slowly and then accelerates. This increases accuracy over short distances, which is important in application programs, such as graphic editors. In active computer games where the mouse is used to aim the weapon at a target, this setting may have an effect negative action by reducing the player's reaction speed.
A double click is recognized by the time interval that elapses between two consecutive clicks of the main mouse button. If it is too small, two clicks are sensed and processed operating system like one simple click. If the interval is too large, the system perceives two different clicks. The time interval at which the system registers a double click has a certain tolerance and can be configured.
Setting up a double click
- Open the mouse properties settings dialog: Start - Control Panel - Mouse.
- Double-click options are configured in the Double-click speed panel. The folder icon next to it is the scan area. If two consecutive clicks are perceived as a double click, then the state of the folder changes - it opens or closes.
- The double-click interval is adjusted using the Speed slider.
U modern models In addition to buttons, mice have a wheel. It is used for scrolling documents. If you are using such a mouse, a Wheel tab appears in the Mouse Properties dialog box. It will come in handy if the computer is often used for working with texts. By setting the scroll switch to the specified number of lines, you can set the number of document lines that correspond to turning the wheel one click. Alternative option- switch Scroll one screen at a time. In this case, turning the mouse wheel is equivalent to pressing the PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN key,
IN lately You can see more and more special models of manipulators. They are distinguished by an increased number of buttons, two wheels or other by unusual means management. Customization of these tools is provided by specialized drivers.
There are two main types of this important component for managing the process of working on a computer. Some of them work with Bluetooth, while others require the use of USB receiving elements. Having chosen the most suitable device for yourself, you are faced with the problem how to connect a wireless mouse to a laptop each of the above modifications.
Receiver connection option
In this case, several standard actions are performed:
- Turn the mouse over and slide the battery compartment cover. Then we insert the AA or AAA batteries selected for a specific model into the opened space.
Closing is done by moving the button to the designated “ON” position.
Important! Maintain polarity – mandatory requirement. If you mix up the correct location, you can end up damaging the mouse.
- Next, a wireless device controller is connected to a free USB port on the computer.
- Pressing the "Connect" button activates . In this way, interaction with the receiver is achieved.
- Checking the correct connection is done by moving the cursor with the mouse. After this, you can begin the work process.
- will help you choose the right parameters. In some cases, proprietary software is used for this, which helps adjust the response and sensitivity of the mouse.
How to identify a malfunction?
There are several most common species emerging problems.
Driver
If you encounter difficulties in operation and there is no offer to download the driver, you must open the manufacturer’s website and download the application from the support section. The procedure looks simpler if there is a disk included with the purchased device. Insert it into your laptop and launch the installation wizard.
USB port
First, make sure it works. If the mouse does not function, try connecting to other ports. The ideal way– insert the receiver into a socket that is constantly used for other devices. In this way, you can determine that a specific port has failed.
USB hub is low on power
There are often situations when the port simply does not have enough power to support the receiver.
This can be caused by connecting a parallel USB-powered device to the laptop. The computer spends a significant part of its power on its support. After disconnecting such a device from your laptop, try using the mouse again. If it is functioning normally, try to purchase a USB hub with autonomous power supplies to ensure the operation of all devices.
There is no connection with the receiver
This option is not excluded if you forgot to click the “Connect” button.
Connection via Bluetooth
This method involves performing a few simple steps:
- The batteries are installed in the same way as described above.
- We search for devices after turning on Bluetooth on the laptop. After selecting "Devices and Printers" from the panel Windows management 7 select the mouse and activate the “Next” button.
- Version 8 of the software requires searching for Bluetooth through a combination Windows keys+ S. In the left panel of the adding devices item, click the corresponding item, and the computer itself will perform necessary operation. Next, select the mouse and activate adding it.
- Mac OS X System Preferences will be needed to find the mouse in the Devices panel. Pairing is done by clicking on it in the toolbar.
- Mouse parameters are selected both through the software and using the laptop settings.
You can see that both methods are quite easy and fast.
