Optical mouse problems - The Punters Lounge

mowgli77 · 24-05-2008, 19:28

I've got a Logitech wireless optical mouse and it keeps going nuts on me. I'll move it to the top of the screen to click something and the cursor will appear at the bottom of the screen and sometimes vice versa. I click the left button on the mouse and sometimes nothing happens, have to click it like 4 times for a response. I've adjusted settings etc and it's just the same. Is this a common problem with these optical types rather than those with the rollerball thing in them and how long can you expect a mouse to work for? I don't know if there is some issue with it or to just bin it and buy another.

PAULM03 · 24-05-2008, 19:44

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Originally Posted by mowgli77

I've got a Logitech wireless optical mouse and it keeps going nuts on me. I'll move it to the top of the screen to click something and the cursor will appear at the bottom of the screen and sometimes vice versa. I click the left button on the mouse and sometimes nothing happens, have to click it like 4 times for a response. I've adjusted settings etc and it's just the same. Is this a common problem with these optical types rather than those with the rollerball thing in them and how long can you expect a mouse to work for? I don't know if there is some issue with it or to just bin it and buy another.

Is it battery powered? If so are they fully charged?

mowgli77 · 24-05-2008, 19:50

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Originally Posted by PAULM03

Is it battery powered? If so are they fully charged?

Yes, battery powered, changed them about 2 weeks ago, they aren't rechargeable ones.

Hodgey · 24-05-2008, 20:03

I can't help with a solution but I can say that I've always had problems with the optical mouses. I just can't seem to get on with them at all. The pointer has a mind of it's own and the times it flies up to the top right hand corner and wants to shut all my windows down... well I've lost count.

PAULM03 · 24-05-2008, 20:16

I've never had a problem with mine, I've got a logitech.

I wonder if it's got some dirt on it. Have you tried googling the problem?

Trilobite · 24-05-2008, 20:23

My one does exactly the same thing when the batteries are low.

Ive always got 6 rechargeable on rotation, usually last about 2 weeks each.

slick mick · 25-05-2008, 12:22

Just because the batteries are new doesn't mean they're good.

brad89 · 25-05-2008, 13:16

I've always used corded ones and never had a problem. Are you using a mouse pad or just the table surface? Some surfaces aren't very good to use a mouse on, so test on an old mouse pad or something if you have one and see if it's any better. Also, try with different batteries. Another thing, have you moved the receiver at all? maybe it's in a bad spot or something (i don't know how sensitive they are)

24-05-2008, 19:28	#1 (permalink)
mowgli77 Group 1 Punter Join Date: 15 Jun 2005 Location: Bradford, England Posts: 6,706	Optical mouse problems I've got a Logitech wireless optical mouse and it keeps going nuts on me. I'll move it to the top of the screen to click something and the cursor will appear at the bottom of the screen and sometimes vice versa. I click the left button on the mouse and sometimes nothing happens, have to click it like 4 times for a response. I've adjusted settings etc and it's just the same. Is this a common problem with these optical types rather than those with the rollerball thing in them and how long can you expect a mouse to work for? I don't know if there is some issue with it or to just bin it and buy another. __________________ I've been dreaming of a time when, to be English is not to be baneful, to be standing by the flag not feeling shameful, racist or partial.

24-05-2008, 20:03	#4 (permalink)
Hodgey Fearless Punter Join Date: 29 Aug 2002 Location: Essex Age: 32 Posts: 6,831 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Optical mouse problems I can't help with a solution but I can say that I've always had problems with the optical mouses. I just can't seem to get on with them at all. The pointer has a mind of it's own and the times it flies up to the top right hand corner and wants to shut all my windows down... well I've lost count. __________________ My Glory Hunt - Livin' on the Edge - Place Edition My Poker Progress - http://sleekshot.blogspot.com/

24-05-2008, 20:16	#5 (permalink)
PAULM03 Sabbatical punter Join Date: 27 Nov 2000 Age: 29 Posts: 10,249	Re: Optical mouse problems I've never had a problem with mine, I've got a logitech. I wonder if it's got some dirt on it. Have you tried googling the problem? __________________

24-05-2008, 20:23	#6 (permalink)
Trilobite Legendary Punter Join Date: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 1,558 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Optical mouse problems My one does exactly the same thing when the batteries are low. Ive always got 6 rechargeable on rotation, usually last about 2 weeks each.

25-05-2008, 12:22	#7 (permalink)
slick mick Lord Michael of Slick Join Date: 05 Mar 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 2,254	Re: Optical mouse problems Just because the batteries are new doesn't mean they're good. __________________ All your chips are belong to us

25-05-2008, 13:16	#8 (permalink)
brad89 Dedicated Punter Join Date: 02 Feb 2008 Posts: 234	Re: Optical mouse problems I've always used corded ones and never had a problem. Are you using a mouse pad or just the table surface? Some surfaces aren't very good to use a mouse on, so test on an old mouse pad or something if you have one and see if it's any better. Also, try with different batteries. Another thing, have you moved the receiver at all? maybe it's in a bad spot or something (i don't know how sensitive they are)

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