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Off Topic => Engineering => Topic started by: Mr_Tricorder on July 27, 2005, 12:28:01 am
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I just bought a new Logitech optical mouse to replace my completely ass-tastic Microsoft optical mouse which never really worked right. From day one it had a tendancy to randomly jump around the screen every once in a while (I bought that mouse almost a year ago to replace my original mouse, an older Microsoft optical mouse that I had for three years and never had a problem until it suddenly stopped working). My new mouse behaves fine except the scroll wheel won't work at all. >:(
Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Install the drivers?
Try logitechs website for the latest ones.
That's all I can think of, other than a defective mouse.
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With an optical mouse, make sure you dont have a shiny, multicolor reflective mousepad - it can cause the laser to think it moved a ton which causes the onscreen cursor to jump around.
The mousepads that come with dell pc's are atrocious for the above reason. (Work bought PCs)
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I have a non-shiny mouse pad that is mostly black with pictures of some planets on it. Also, I've tried using that mouse on the desktop, which has a woodgrain pattern and is not highly reflective. I did not have a problem with the old mouse until it just died and the one I just bought doesn't jump around either.
I installed the drivers from the CD that came with the mouse. I'll try going to the website and see if I can find anything there.
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Do you happen to know the model number of your mouse?
I have a logitech MX510, that I use for Gaming, and It rocks. Data Transfer speed, Precision pointing for FPS's, plenty of programable buttons.
Also is there a possible conflict with another Device? are you using a USB port, or the standard mouse port?
Just trying to get some more info , so hopefully I can help you out.
Stephen
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Maybe you're holding your mouse too tight?
Ok ok, it was only a thought...
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Maybe you're holding your mouse too tight?
Ok ok, it was only a thought...
<snickers> Hold the mouse steady and move the desk under It. See IF the problem Repeats itself. ;)
Stephen
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I installed the software from the website (which didn't look any different from the software on the disc) and it works fine now. I was debating whether or not to tell you because I love some of those suggestions. I've actually tried the desk thing before (not with a full-size desk, though).
The mouse is not really fancy. It's just the Logitech Click! Optical Mouse. It has the standard two buttons and wheel that can be used as a third button and one extra button for switching between open windows, but I can set it to do other things if I want. I don't really care for the mice with extra buttons because I'll keep accidentally pressing them and I don't like cordless mice because either I'll lose the darn thing or somebody will run off with it or hide it as a joke. As long as it's optical, has a wheel, and works, I'm happy.
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I installed the software from the website (which didn't look any different from the software on the disc) and it works fine now. I was debating whether or not to tell you because I love some of those suggestions. I've actually tried the desk thing before (not with a full-size desk, though).
The mouse is not really fancy. It's just the Logitech Click! Optical Mouse. It has the standard two buttons and wheel that can be used as a third button and one extra button for switching between open windows, but I can set it to do other things if I want. I don't really care for the mice with extra buttons because I'll keep accidentally pressing them and I don't like cordless mice because either I'll lose the darn thing or somebody will run off with it or hide it as a joke. As long as it's optical, has a wheel, and works, I'm happy.
Cool beans then. I'm glad you got It working. I was the same way for along time with Optical mice. I also don't care for Cordless, although I did use a cordless keyboard /Mouse for about 6 months with SFC2:EAW. It was just so I could lay back and play from my couch.
Stephen
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Cool beans then. I'm glad you got It working. I was the same way for along time with Optical mice. I also don't care for Cordless, although I did use a cordless keyboard /Mouse for about 6 months with SFC2:EAW. It was just so I could lay back and play from my couch.
Stephen
I do that at school on occasion. Turn the monitor toward my bed and type away.
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Ah nice to see logitech is providing thier drivers for free again... or did you have to provide proof of purchase to download? ::) ...good ol "em_exec"...
I refuse to use optical mice, the precision and control is just not there, I prefer cleaning the finger grease off my old fashioned ball mouse every so often, infinitiely better control, especially for photoshop work and the like. Similarly, I refuse to use wireless mice, why would I want to be buying/charging batteries all the time? Mice have tails. ;D
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The drivers were free. No proof of purchase necessary.
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Cool! Logitech makes fine ball mice and trackballs, they're solid.
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I get sterile mice. They have no balls. Wait...that sounds like some politicians...
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I prefer optical mice. I've had way too many standard mice crap out on me after a year or so - even with cleaning.
Wireless mice are evil.
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I prefer optical mice. I've had way too many standard mice crap out on me after a year or so - even with cleaning.
Wireless mice are evil.
Optical mice beat hell out of blind mice...
Bada-bing, bada-boom
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Oh man! Stop it!!! :rofl:
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I refuse to use optical mice, the precision and control is just not there
Youre kidding right? My accuracy in FPS got a lot higher with an optical mouse.
About batteries... you can place the mouse in the charger at night...
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Nope, no kidding, try fine photoshop work with a ball mouse vs an optical mouse. The difference is huge, the ball mouse offers far superior control. (mind you I made this comparison when optical mice were new - perhaps they have improved or deluxe high resolution models are available now? - but I consistently find ball mice superior still...). Chargers for cordless mice are a recent development. I'm a fan of the "if it ain't broke - don't fix it" tech philosophy - corded ball mice are a perfect technology that simply cannot be improved upon in my opinion... (logitech ball mice that is...)
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Then there is my girlfriend who for web/graphic design swears by WACOM tablets.
Which the cats love. It's a warmer spot to lay when not being used, and it's at perfect pillow/cuddle level.
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I won't use a mouse without a tail. My daughter is too prone to take the mouse with her and leave it somewhere! So, although I use optical mice, they all have tails, chargers or not.
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I have never noticed a reduction in precision with optical mice. I hate having to clean mice to get them to work properly, so I greatly prefer optical mice over ball mice.
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Then there is my girlfriend who for web/graphic design swears by WACOM tablets.
Which the cats love. It's a warmer spot to lay when not being used, and it's at perfect pillow/cuddle level.
drb has a small tablet, it's dandy!