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Radon3k
Fri 14th Nov '03, 11:25am
I have the Microsoft Bluetooth Desktop setup, which has a Bluetooth keyboard and Bluetooth mouse. I replaced the batteries on the mouse and you're supposed to be able to just press the button on the bottom of the mouse and then go into the software and have it re-pick up the signal. This is not working and I don't know why. I even tried uninstalling and re-installing the drivers. Does anybody know how to fix this? Thanks. :)
poolking
Fri 14th Nov '03, 11:35am
Does this article help?

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811805
Radon3k
Fri 14th Nov '03, 11:43am
Thanks, but no that doesn't help. The keyboard works fine and there is no error that is given, the mouse just doesn't work, even after replacing the batteries (I received the warning that they were low, so I replaced them) and following the instructions for re-picking up the signal.
Radon3k
Fri 14th Nov '03, 11:54am
I got it fixed, I'm not sure what I did. I went into the Control Panel and then into the Wireless Link area and removed the mouse and re-installed it from there. I'm glad it's working now, thanks for the help. :)
IDN
Fri 14th Nov '03, 6:10pm
Sounds like you are having alot of problems with it.
leitel
Sat 15th Nov '03, 6:43pm
I too am interested in BT keyboard and mouse. Almost picked one up a couple of weeks ago. I am gun-shy over delays and responsiveness that I have experienced in PREVIOUS wireless mice. VERY ANNOYING.

Do you have any such behaviour?

Thanks! :)
Radon3k
Sat 15th Nov '03, 7:56pm
After a certain amount of time the transceiver "turns itself off", so-to-speak. I assume that this is a battery and energy saving measure for when the keyboard and mouse are not in use. When you activate the keyboard and mouse again, it does take just a second for the transceiver to pick the signal back up, but beyond that that's the only delay that I've had. I love this thing, it's great. The only problem that I'm having right now is that it's mostly software based as opposed to hardware based, which means when the computer boots up, it doesn't recognize the keyboard and therefore I cannot boot into BIOS unless I hook up a hard-wired keyboard.
Brandon
Sun 16th Nov '03, 12:27pm
I too am interested in BT keyboard and mouse. Almost picked one up a couple of weeks ago. I am gun-shy over delays and responsiveness that I have experienced in PREVIOUS wireless mice. VERY ANNOYING.

Do you have any such behaviour?

Thanks! :)
i bought a logitech wireless keyboard and mouse duo...it works great, havent had a problem. i too almost bought the microsoft one, but decided not too. the logitech one is great. i suggest it.
Scott MacVicar
Sun 16th Nov '03, 12:43pm
I was looking at this really nice Logitech bluetooth set.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?page=products/details&CRID=1&CONTENTID=7321&countryid=18&languageid=1
hankster
Sun 16th Nov '03, 4:44pm
Should be nice for $250.00!!!
Brandon
Sun 16th Nov '03, 4:59pm
it looks ugly, IMHO. mine was $100, wireless mouse and keyboard. the mouse has a rechargable battery pack, and charger :D its cool.
Ksilebo
Sun 16th Nov '03, 8:25pm
I was looking at this really nice Logitech bluetooth set.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?page=products/details&CRID=1&CONTENTID=7321&countryid=18&languageid=1
Dammit! AFTER I finally buy the Logitech Elite MX Duo!

I so want that now.
Radon3k
Sun 16th Nov '03, 8:43pm
Dammit! AFTER I finally buy the Logitech Elite MX Duo!

I so want that now.
That does look pretty nice. :)
Scott MacVicar
Sun 16th Nov '03, 8:56pm
I'm tempted to go buy it, i like the fact the number pad is seperate and can be used as a remote control. The one question I guess I have is, can i use the bluetooth mouse for my laptop without any adaptor since its got bluetooth built in?
Ksilebo
Mon 17th Nov '03, 9:42am
Since it isn't the microsoft one, you might be able to...

I'd have to dig for that info.
DWZ
Mon 17th Nov '03, 7:51pm
I was looking at this really nice Logitech bluetooth set.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm?page=products/details&CRID=1&CONTENTID=7321&countryid=18&languageid=1
Yes, I saw that in a magazine a few months ago and I thought I had to get one... Then I saw the RRP... AUD$499...

maybe not.
Mike Warner
Tue 18th Nov '03, 4:19am
I have the non BT cordless Microsoft keyboard / optical mouse. I'm very happy with it - no delay and very accurate. I bought a set of rechargeable batteries and I always have a set ready to replace the dead ones - but in the space of 12 months, I have replaced the batteries only 3 times! Very impressive - plus the silver on black looks great.

http://www.microsoft.com/products/info/CatImg/ProdImg/1/22/WOD_l.jpg