Do you want to connect a wireless mouse to your PC? Wireless mouse is really cool because of its portability. In addition, you don’t have to hassle yourself in connecting a wireless mouse to your PC because you can just simply use it anywhere even without a wire.

However, the wireless mouse needs to be charged and in order for it to function properly, you need to connect it first to your computer before using it.

Before we begin, you need to make sure the battery is full in order for it to work properly and that both the wireless mouse and computer are in good condition. Also, make sure there is no obstacle between the two devices when connecting them.

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Here are the steps on how to connect wireless mouse to PC:

Step 1: While the computer is on, make a click on the start button and go to the control panel.

Step 2: In the control panel window, navigate through the device manager by going to the “Hardware and Sound” category then click on device manager.

Step 3: In the list of devices you will see in the device manager, choose mouse or pointing devices. If you see two pointing devices, choose the one that is not being used or has a question mark.

Step 4: Click on the wireless mouse and then click on “enable”. You have to check if it is enabled so you can connect it to your computer.

After doing this, plug in the USB receiver for a few seconds and take it out. The receiver must have a green LED light.

Step 5: Once you have done that, plug in the wireless mouse USB receiver back to your computer and click on the start button then go to “Devices and Printers”.

You will see that there is a new device connected called Wireless Mouse Receiver (or whatever name you gave it). If the device is properly connected, it will appear in the devices and printers window.

Step 6: Click on Wireless Mouse Receiver and then click on “properties”. Go to the settings tab and change your default mouse pointer options.

After doing this go to other devices and unplug your wireless mouse USB receiver. Then plug it again so the settings you have done will be transferred to the wireless mouse.

After you have done all of these steps, you can now use your wireless mouse on your PC without any trouble.

Make sure that the battery is still full so it will function properly. If there are hindrances in between the device, then some devices may not work or be connected with each other.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Wireless Mouse

Q: Why is my wireless mouse not working?

A: If your wireless mouse is not working, make sure you have properly charged it and that there are no hindrances between the computer and the device. It’s also best that both devices are near each other when connecting for a more efficient connection.

Q: I am trying to connect my wireless mouse but I am not sure if it is connected, how do I check?

A: You can easily check whether or not your wireless mouse is connected by going to the device manager and looking for a mouse. If there are two mice listed under the pointing devices and one of them has a red “x” and has no drivers installed, it means that your mouse is not connected properly.

Q: How do I know which USB receiver is for my wireless mouse?

A: You can easily identify which one your wireless mouse USB receiver is by checking it first if it has a green light. If there’s a green light, then it’s for your wireless mouse and vice versa.

Q: How long does it take for the wireless mouse to be fully charged?

A: It usually takes 3-4 hours (in most cases) for the battery of your wireless mouse to be fully charged. If there are hindrances in between, then it will take more or less time depending on the situation.

Q: What is a good surface that I can use for my wireless mouse?

A: A leather mouse pad is the best surface for your wireless mouse. This is because there are no hindrances in between the device and it allows you to have more precise movements when working or playing with your computer.

Conclusion

And that’s all folks! With the steps and advice given above, I believe this article on “How to Connect Wireless Mouse to PC” will help you a lot. So if ever you encounter any problem, feel free to ask me for more help.

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