The mouse is the main assistant to the PC user. Previously, we dealt with only one type of mouse that connected to a computer using a special connector, but now there are mice with a USB cable and even wireless ones. In this article, we will analyze how to connect a mouse of any type to a computer.
Classics of the genre
If you have a good old mouse with a PS / 2 connector, then all the connection comes down to a very easy task - just plug the mouse into the appropriate PS / 2 port on the computer, usually located on the back system block. After a few seconds, the mouse will be detected and ready to go.
USB connector
Connecting a mouse with a USB connector is also very simple, plug the USB connector of the mouse cable into one of the USB ports on your computer, wait a few seconds and start using the mouse. No software installation is required.
Wireless mouse with receiver
If the mouse is wireless, then it comes with a special receiver with a USB connector, which must be inserted into any USB port on the PC. Turn on the mouse using a special button / lever on it, wait until the receiver and the mouse "make friends", and you can start working.
Wireless mouse with Bluetooth
A wireless mouse is very convenient, but if you get a model with a receiver, there is a problem - it is very easy to lose it, and therefore, a Bluetooth wireless mouse is probably a more convenient option. However, keep in mind that such a mouse will only work if your PC has a Bluetooth module.
To connect wireless mouse from to computer:
- turn on Bluetooth on the PC and turn on the mouse itself;
- in the Bluetooth menu on the computer, start discovery new network(the name of the mouse network can be found in the device documentation);
- once the desired network is found, select it and click the "Connect" button.
All! After a few seconds, the mouse can be used.
Important point! The wireless mouse is powered by batteries, so be sure to turn off the mouse after use. In addition, remember to replace the batteries in a timely manner - most problems in the operation of wireless mice are related to the discharge of batteries.
What is more convenient?
At first glance, of course, the answer is obvious - a wireless mouse is more convenient than a wired one, but if you consider that, firstly, a wireless mouse needs regular battery replacement, and the maximum range at which it can interact with a PC does not, as a rule, exceed 3 meters, the answer is not so obvious. Of course, it is much more economical to buy a wired mouse - it is cheaper by itself and does not require batteries, but for those who are tired of wires, it is still better to deal with a wireless one.
Today, wireless mice are very popular due to their ease of use. In addition, such a device can make the workspace near the computer more tidy. In this article, we will tell how to connect a wireless mouse.
If you have never worked with wireless devices, installing such a mouse can seem quite complicated. As a rule, the delivery of such a device includes detailed instructions , which will definitely show the procedure for connecting the mouse to a desktop computer or laptop. If there is no such instruction, it is enough to follow the steps that are described below.
To connect a wireless mouse, first locate the battery compartment in the device itself, which is located on the underside of the mouse. Open the cover of this compartment, install the batteries and put the cover back. As for the receiver, it does not require any batteries, as it is powered by the computer itself.
Connect the receiver to your computer. Usually, a USB connector is used for this, however, on sale you can find models of such devices that plug into the mouse connector. Sometimes there are situations when all the USB ports on your computer are busy, so you can use a special adapter to connect the receiver with USB to the mouse connector. In this case, you should be very careful, as you can accidentally plug the device into the keyboard connector.
Now you need to make connect mouse to receiver. Typically receivers have a prominent button for this, and a mouse has a small hole with a button that can only be pressed with a needle or paperclip. Find these buttons on both devices and then press them at the same time. In this case, the mouse must be placed as close as possible to the receiver. The buttons should be kept pressed for about 10 seconds. After that, try to move the mouse over the table surface and make sure that the cursor on the screen moves.
Modern wireless mice for synchronization with the receiver can use radio interface, Bluetooth, and some models even Wi-Fi technology . As a rule, the range of the receiver reaches 10 meters, which is more than enough for comfortable use.
It is worth noting that if you have connected the receiver to the mouse connector, you will need to manually restart the computer. If you connected the device to the USB connector, the mouse can be used immediately. In addition, the mouse and receiver package must include a disk with software (drivers). Therefore, if the mouse does not work after connecting and rebooting, install the drivers, as perhaps your operating system does not have components to support the operation of such devices.
However, many Modern laptops don't have CD drives. so all you need software will have to download from internet. To do this, it will be enough to go to the official website of the mouse manufacturer, find the Download or Drivers section, in which, after specifying your operating system and mouse model, a suitable driver will appear.
As you can see, connecting a wireless mouse to a computer is quite simple and does not require any special knowledge. Finally, it is worth mentioning the most famous companies manufacturers of wireless mouse keyboards: A4 Tech, Apple, Asus, Dell, Hewlett Packard, Logitech, Microsoft, Rapoo and Trust.
And updates
configuration - you can configure the mouse so that
as you prefer.
in different Windows packages, the path to the mouse settings - may differ.
In Windows 7 - as written below. In other Windows packages - maybe
be different. But all mouse settings are required.
Left-handed mouse settings, double-click speed, and sticky buttons
Mouse setting for left-handers,
double click speed
and sticky buttons
The beginning of the path to all settings is from the Start button.
In the right column of the Start button menu, if any,
Select "Devices and Printers".
A window will open showing all the devices
connected to your computer.
If there is no "Devices and Printers" function in the right column of the Start menu,
then click "Control Panel". And select in the section "Equipment
and sound" - "View devices and printers".
Or you can click "Hardware and Sound"
and in the new Devices and Printers window.
Either option will open a window.
with connected devices (screenshot above).
For mouse settings, click
on the mouse file to highlight.
If there is no File button in Explorer, right-click
mouse file key. The context menu will open.
And choose from context menu, Mouse Options.
A new window will open.
The window will open on the Mouse Buttons tab.
In this tab you can
How to set up a left-handed mouse
♦ Customize the mouse for left-handers. In the "Button Configuration" section. To do this, check the box in the “Exchange button assignments” parameter and click the “Apply” button at the bottom of the tab, and then “OK”.
♦ Change Double Click Speed. To do this, move the slider towards “Lower” or “Higher” and click the “Apply” button at the bottom of the tab, which becomes active after completing some steps. And then "OK".
♦ Enable/disable "Sticky mouse button". To enable this feature, check the "Enable sticky feature" box. After that, on the right, the "Options" button will become active. Click. A small settings window will open.
It is necessary to move the slider in the direction of a short or long value and click "OK" at the bottom. And then in the main window, click "Apply" and "OK".
Replacing the mouse pointer and setting pointer options
Replacing the mouse pointer
and setting pointer options
The path to the mouse settings is described
After selecting, from the context menu, "Mouse Options"
and opening a new window - go to the "Pointers" tab.
Initially, the mouse is set to a white pointer.
And in the line with the selected pointer - stands (no) .
In the arrow - you can choose any other of the available pointers.
Samples of the selected index can be viewed in the box (on the right).
For example - we chose a black pointer,
which is most convenient for the visually impaired.
Instruction
Then connect the mouse to the receiver. As a rule, the receiver must have a clearly visible button for this. A mouse, on the other hand, usually has a very small hole with a button inside that hole. This button must be pressed with a pencil, match or paper clip. Find these buttons and press them at the same time (while the receiver and mouse should be close to each other). Keep the buttons pressed for 10 seconds.
Install the receiver not too far from the mouse. Depending on where you are, you can place it on a table, a system unit, or on the back of a (if you connect a mouse). Keep in mind that the distance between the receiver and the mouse should not be too large.
If you have connected a device to the mouse port, restart the . If the mouse was connected to USB port, you can start working with it right away. 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 your computer (if you haven't already) or try to connect everything again.
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- choose a wireless mouse for laptop
There is no arguing that the wireless mouse is much better than its corded predecessor. However, it has certain disadvantages, for example, the need for frequent battery changes.
You will need
- - USB port on PC
- - wireless mouse
- - CD with software
Instruction
Installation software. Once you've bought a mouse, there are a number of steps you need to complete before you start shopping. Initially, you need to install on the software, which must be supplied with the mouse. During installation, do not change any parameters - everything should be done by default. After the software is on your computer, you can start connecting the mouse.
Sources:
- how to make a wireless mouse
Wireless mice are very convenient to use: the absence of wires gives users unlimited freedom. All wireless mice are usually laser or optical, so they don't need a mouse pad at all. All these conveniences make them unambiguously prefer cheaper wired optical mice.
You will need
- Computer, wireless mouse
Instruction
The wireless mouse comes with a USB transmitter and a battery. To connect, remove the protective cover from the back of the device. Install the batteries inside the mouse, strictly observing the polarity. Then close the protective cover.
Next, plug the transmitter into your computer's USB port. Wait until the device is detected by the operating system. Sometimes it happens that the drivers that come with Windows are not suitable for this mouse. In this case, to install them, you must use the disk, if it is included with the mouse. Or download the necessary software from the official website of the developer. Then turn on the mouse with the switch on the back of the device and check its operation.
It happens that after connecting the mouse does not want to work. Check if there is an indicator on its back and on the transmitter. If it does not light up, this may indicate that the polarity is reversed, or the batteries are dead, or they are not suitable. Remove the batteries and reinsert them, checking the polarity, or replace them.
Check if the switch on the back of the mouse is turned on: it happens that it is not fully retracted. Flick it from one side to the other. If that doesn't help, be aware that the LEDs on the back of some mice may not light up. If before they are always, it is worth checking the mouse itself. To do this, it is best to give it to the service.
If the indicator on the transmitter is off, remove and insert it into another USB port. The USB ports on the front of the system case may not provide sufficient power to the device. For this reason, it is recommended to plug the transmitter into the USB ports on the back of the computer case.
Look in the instructions - perhaps the mouse has special buttons for establishing communication with the transmitter. In this case, they must be moved until the mouse starts working.
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The mouse performs most of the actions on the computer - launch applications, open and delete files and folders. A standard mouse today has two buttons and a wheel (there are also three-button ones, but the principle of their operation is the same). remake appearance the user does not need a mouse - it is easier to buy another mouse of the desired design, but changing the settings and making the use of the mouse more comfortable is quite within the power of any user.
Instruction
Through the "Start" menu, call the "Control Panel". In the "Printers and Other Hardware" category, left-click on the "Mouse" icon. If the "Control Panel" has a classic look, select the desired icon right away - a new "Properties: Mouse" dialog box will open.
Most commands are executed with the left mouse button, and to open a menu or view file properties, the user uses right button mice. To change the assignment of buttons, go to the "Mouse buttons" tab in the window that opens and set the marker in the "Change button assignment" field in the "Button configuration" section. Click on the "Apply" button. This action can be useful when configuring the mouse.
To change the appearance that the cursor takes on various user commands, go to the "Pointers" tab. In the "Scheme" section, use the drop-down list to select the one that you like. The new kind pointers you can visually evaluate in the "Settings" section on the same tab of the properties window. Click the "Apply" button when you've made your choice.
Extra options for the cursor are configured on the "Pointer Options" tab. Choose the settings that are comfortable for you - the speed of the pointer, the display of the cursor when performing certain actions, click on the "Apply" button. If you use a double click to launch applications and open files, set the click speed on the "Mouse Buttons" tab, if you want to open files with one click, close the "Mouse Properties" window and open the "Folder Options" dialog box.
Open any folder from any directory. In the top menu bar, select the "Tools" item and click on the "Folder Options" line in the drop-down menu. In the window that opens, go to the "General" tab and set the marker in the "Open with one click, select with the pointer" field. Click the "Apply" button and close the properties window by clicking on the OK button or on the X icon in the right upper corner window.
The USB port (Universal Serial Bus - “Universal Serial Bus”) was not originally intended for connecting a mouse or keyboard, since separate inputs are provided for this in the computer (most often ps / 2). However, in order to reduce size and become more versatile, the USB port is increasingly being used as the only connection option for low- and medium-speed external devices, including mice.
Instruction
Insert the plug of the connecting cable of the device into the appropriate connector on the computer case - as a rule, this is enough to connect a USB mouse. If this desktop computer, it is better to use the connector on the rear panel to leave a slot on the front panel free for frequently connected and disconnected USB devices. After you insert the plug into the connector, the operating system will automatically recognize the new device and select a driver for it from its database. If the OS cannot do this, or if your mouse has some special features that require the installation of additional software, then use the disk that came with the mouse to install it. If there is no such disk, download necessary files from the manufacturer's website.
Enable the option to recognize a USB mouse in the BIOS of your computer at the stage of starting the computer, if after installing it the device . To do this, initiate a restart of the computer and enter BIOS settings- most often this requires pressing the delete key or f2 when the appropriate prompt appears in the lower left corner of the screen. Depending on the installed version basic input/output system desired setting can be located in different sections of the settings panel, but most often it should be found on the advanced or integrated tabs. The installation itself can also be called differently - for example, USB Mouse Support. This is usually set to auto by default - replace it with enable. Then exit the settings panel, saving the changed parameters. After the next boot of the computer, the mouse should be recognized by the system.
In this article, I will show you how to connect a keyboard and mouse to a computer or laptop using devices with a wireless interface via Bluetooth or wired devices with PS / 2 and USB connectors. I'll tell you about all the features of the connection and explain how to do it without damaging anything.
How to connect a USB keyboard and mouse
Such a connection is perhaps the simplest. And lately USB interface common on keyboards and mice. In laptops and other portable PCs, this connection is predominant.
There is nothing complicated here. Just take a wire from a mouse or keyboard and plug it into one of the free USB ports (the same ones where you stick flash drives). The computer can be left on.
After you connect a mouse or keyboard via USB, your operating system will start installing drivers for the device (all this happens automatically, you don't need to do anything). And when the drivers are installed, a message about it will appear. Now you can use.
How to connect a PS/2 keyboard and mouse
PS / 2 connectors are a slightly outdated method of connecting a keyboard and mouse, and even not on all modern motherboards there are nests. It is found on stationary PCs or old laptops. The PS / 2 mouse and keyboard are a round plug with six legs and a lock.
PS / 2 connectors for the keyboard and mouse of the same shape. Therefore, in order not to confuse what and where to connect, they are made in different colors. The plug on the mouse is usually green, it must be connected to the green connector on the computer. The keyboard plug is purple, his, respectively, in purple. The lock will help you connect the device correctly - here it is presented in the form of a plastic leg. Everything should fall into place.
PS / 2 connectors on a computer are usually located in the back of the case.
When connecting a mouse and keyboard via PS / 2, be careful. First, do not mix up the colors of sockets and connectors. Secondly, do not use force, do not press, otherwise you risk crushing the legs, then it is difficult to straighten them. Or even break them. Third, turn off the computer during this operation.
There are also combined nests of two colors. This means that both a mouse and a keyboard can be connected there.
How to connect a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse
If you need to connect wireless keyboard or a mouse, then they most likely come with a special Bluetooth module that plugs into USB. It is necessary to connect this module to the computer and install a driver for it (or it will be installed automatically). After that, you can use the device.
You can also connect a wireless keyboard or mouse through the built-in Bluetooth module in your computer. To do this, you just need to ensure that they see each other in their radio field.
If after connecting a non-branded keyboard and mouse, they do not work, make sure that batteries are inserted in them and they are charged. If you connect the device via the built-in Bluetooth module and it does not work, then this is probably due to the fact that the driver for the external Bluetooth module that came with the mouse or keyboard was previously installed. You just need to uninstall this driver or apply external Bluetooth module.
Such a connection can be implemented as desktop computer, and portable.