How to setup a wireless mouse on a laptop




















Wireless receivers should not be connected to the mouse. Bluetooth technology is used by most wireless mice. A Bluetooth wireless mouse can be connected to any laptop that supports Bluetooth. Many wireless mouse problems can be resolved by replacing the batteries. Make sure your mouse is ready to use by installing it.

In the case that the receiver is plugged in and you have tried all other troubleshooting steps, try moving it to a different USB port, if one is available.

It is possible for USB ports to go bad, resulting in them being unusable. Press Esc to cancel. Table of contents 1. No account yet? Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article methods. Related Articles. Article Summary. Method 1. Turn on the Logitech mouse.

If your wireless mouse needs batteries, open the battery compartment on the bottom check if it takes AA or AAA batteries. Insert the batteries the way the diagram in the battery compartment indicates. Plug in the wireless receiver. On a desktop computer the USB ports are usually on the back of the computer tower, while on a laptop computer the USB ports are usually on the sides.

Press the Connect button if needed. The Connect button is generally on the bottom of the wireless mouse. You may need to use a paperclip or thin instrument to press the connect button. When the wireless mouse connects to the receiver, you will be able to use it on your PC or Mac. Not all wireless mouses have a connect button. Some will connect automatically. If you cannot locate the Connect button, consult the user's manual or manufacturer's website for the mouse model.

Some Logitech wireless mouse models have a Channel button on the bottom. If your wireless mouse has a Channel button, press the Channel button to select a channel before pairing with the wireless receiver. Move the mouse back and forth. Toggle navigation. About MX Anywhere 2. Connect Now! Set Up Connections. Back To Product. Logitech Options. The MX Anywhere 2 at a glance. Make a Unifying connection. Pair with the provided Unifying receiver Press the Easy-Switch button to select a channel.

Press the Connect button. The channel number light starts blinking rapidly to indicate the mouse is ready for pairing.

On the computer, plug the Unifying receiver into a USB port. Upon pairing, the selected channel number light on the mouse stops blinking and remains steady for 5 seconds. A slowly blinking light means the mouse was unable to complete the connection.

Pair with another Unifying receiver Download and install Logitech Unifying software. Press the Easy-Switch button to select a channel. The channel number light starts blinking rapidly to indicate the mouse is ready for pairing On the computer, plug the Unifying receiver into a USB port and follow the onscreen instructions for completing the pairing. Connecting a wireless USB mouse. Connecting a wired USB mouse. Connecting a Bluetooth mouse. Connecting a serial mouse.

Tip If you are unsure what a USB port looks like, there is an example image in the next section. Note If you want to change how any special buttons work on your mouse, additional software may need to be installed. Tip If the Bluetooth utility does not detect the Bluetooth mouse, check the bottom of the mouse or inside the battery compartment for a small button.

Note When connecting or disconnecting a serial mouse, make sure the computer is turned off. Tip If you're having problems connecting a serial mouse because the computer has no serial port or the port is not working, consider using a serial to USB adapter.



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