Do I need to turn off the mouse when I stop using the computer to save battery ?
1595552
You Can But it Is Not Necessary Because The Mouse Goes Into SleepMode But When Moved Will Wake Back Up
1595553
You don't have to, but if you do, you will extend the life of the battery because all circuitry within the mouse (including the transmitter) is shut down.
1085141
If it is a direct wired mouse you don't recharge it. It plugs into the back of the computer. If it is a wireless mouse you have to change the batteries.
1768664
I believe it conserve battery auto, however I turn it on/off manually. Also logic drivers is awful I use the ms generic drivers and it works fine
2262731
the one I had, didn't have a power button it was more a power save auto shut off if not used but it still ate up the battery power overnight...if you have this..take out the batteries when not in use...I got a new one from radio shack for $30.spend the $30 and get a mouse with an on/off button and batteries last up to five months..amazon does offer the same product for around $30 or so.
1352457
It should still provide power to the mouse while in sleep mode. As long as your computer itself is turned off, it is powering the USB ports, even though your monitor may be dark. The computer itself is still "on."
1965867
It's probably going into "sleep mode". Does it come on when you move your mouse around?
1096896
There's actually nothing to turn off. Your mouse will merely take over for the Touchpad. I have a cordless mouse that works absolutely perfectly with this laptop. Enjoy! It's a great machine!!!!
1157479
There is an on/off switch underneath the mouse next to the 'light'; a bit hard to manipulate though; need strong fingernails; just as well to let it go to sleep mode unless you're transporting it somewhere - then either turn off or remove battery for trip. Hope this helps.
1738109
Yes. There is an option to disable the trackpad. You can do it on the "Device Manager" level (if you want it permanently off) or at the trackpad driver level - then it will be off only when you have an external HID (i.e. mouse) plugged in. However, after a while you get used to it, actually, and it becomes borderline workable.
1863773
Yes, I haven't unplugged it in a very long time because of the battery time issue. It get's even worse as the laptop ages. I basically use it as a desktop computer and bought a Mac as a portable computer.
987300
1. Do you use the on/off switch when you will not be using the mouse for a longer period of time (i.e.: overnight, weekend or when travelling?) 2. Insure that you use an alkaline battery such as Duracell which have longer life. I have used my Bluetooth mouse for approximately 6 months before it started showing any need to be replaced following the procedures above.
155315
My keyboard only requires a battery change about once a year, I believe the keyboard powers down when you turn your computer off, but I'm not 100% sure.
1385111
I do not turn it off. It would save on batteries if I did. I've had to replace the batteries once. You will know when you need to replace them because the mouse will act funny.
1038309
There is.These mice used to have it so that, when you plugged the USB receiver into the mouse, for storage, it would automatically switch the mouse off, and when you unplugged the USB from the mouse (to plug it into your laptop), it would switch the mouse on. I was disappointed to see that this one doesn't have that.
1341489
You can turn it off but only on the keyboard but it's hard to see the letters when it's off. And the mouse has led but it doesn't turnoff ever and I'll have to check the warranty on it when I get home
1971509
Yes the mouse goes to sleep so you'll need to click the button. On the other hand I tend to hit the receive slightly and find that I need to wiggle it to make sure it's connected properly or the mouse won't work at all.
579167
yes, wireless usb plug in stores under the mouse which turns it off and conserves the battery when you unplug it. I have only needed to change the battery once in a year, and I use rechargables.