Wireless Mouse Problem

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"John Lettiere" <lettiere@optonline.net> wrote:

> I set up a third machine, an old PIII 1GHz system running XP Pro
> SP2, and installed a Logitech MX 700 wireless mouse,
> and every so often it disconnects.
> I'm using the latest mouse and motherboard (Abit SE6) drivers,
> but can't figure out why it's doing that.
> It's very annoying, especially when playing games.
> I'm curious to know if anyone else has experienced anything
> similar.

Yes. Try replacing/recharging the batteries.

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On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 23:34:31 -0400, "John Lettiere"
<lettiere@optonline.net> wrote:

>
>I set up a third machine, an old PIII 1GHz system running XP Pro SP2, and
>installed a Logitech MX 700 wireless mouse,
>and every so often it disconnects.
>
>I'm using the latest mouse and motherboard (Abit SE6) drivers, but can't
>figure out why it's doing that.
>
>It's very annoying, especially when playing games.
>
>I'm curious to know if anyone else has experienced anything similar.
>
>Thanks.

In addition to what John & Bruce mentioned, try keeping both
and mouse and base station at least a few inches away from
metal objects, even line-of-sight if possible (though
theoretically not necessarily with non-infrared mice, it
would tend to maximize the signal still).

Also if you are in relatively close proximiate to anyone
else, even apartment/neighbors, whether there is any chance
they're using something wireless, even a kids' remote
control car. Did it mention the frequency rage it uses
(perhaps in the back of the manual) ?

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> Yes. Try replacing/recharging the batteries.

Done that.

Just got new rechargeable batteries last week, and it still does it
(disconnects).

Thanks John.

--
John Lettiere GM
JL Computer Services & Consulting.
http://perfcomp.homestead.com/Prefcomp2.html
You Don't Need A Weatherman To Know Which Way The Wind Blows.....Bob Dylan.

"John Doe" <jdoe@usenet.love.invalid> wrote in message
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> "John Lettiere" <lettiere@optonline.net> wrote:
>
>> I set up a third machine, an old PIII 1GHz system running XP Pro
>> SP2, and installed a Logitech MX 700 wireless mouse,
>> and every so often it disconnects.
>> I'm using the latest mouse and motherboard (Abit SE6) drivers,
>> but can't figure out why it's doing that.
>> It's very annoying, especially when playing games.
>> I'm curious to know if anyone else has experienced anything
>> similar.
>
> Yes. Try replacing/recharging the batteries.

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> In addition to what John & Bruce mentioned, try keeping both
> and mouse and base station at least a few inches away from
> metal objects, even line-of-sight if possible (though
> theoretically not necessarily with non-infrared mice, it
> would tend to maximize the signal still).

Yes I've done that.

I moved the base about 6 inches to the shelf above the computer.

You have me thinking about the possible metal interference; could it be
because the case I have for the old system I'm using the mouse on now is
steel,
where as the other newer systems case was aluminum?


> Also if you are in relatively close proximiate to anyone
> else, even apartment/neighbors, whether there is any chance
> they're using something wireless, even a kids' remote
> control car. Did it mention the frequency rage it uses
> (perhaps in the back of the manual) ?

The only other wireless device that is in close proximity is my laptop (8
feet away), but it never interfered
with the mouse before.

Thanks Kony.

--
John Lettiere GM
JL Computer Services & Consulting.
http://perfcomp.homestead.com/Prefcomp2.html
You Don't Need A Weatherman To Know Which Way The Wind Blows.....Bob Dylan.

"kony" <spam@spam.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 23:34:31 -0400, "John Lettiere"
> <lettiere@optonline.net> wrote:
>
>>
>>I set up a third machine, an old PIII 1GHz system running XP Pro SP2, and
>>installed a Logitech MX 700 wireless mouse,
>>and every so often it disconnects.
>>
>>I'm using the latest mouse and motherboard (Abit SE6) drivers, but can't
>>figure out why it's doing that.
>>
>>It's very annoying, especially when playing games.
>>
>>I'm curious to know if anyone else has experienced anything similar.
>>
>>Thanks.
>
> In addition to what John & Bruce mentioned, try keeping both
> and mouse and base station at least a few inches away from
> metal objects, even line-of-sight if possible (though
> theoretically not necessarily with non-infrared mice, it
> would tend to maximize the signal still).
>
> Also if you are in relatively close proximiate to anyone
> else, even apartment/neighbors, whether there is any chance
> they're using something wireless, even a kids' remote
> control car. Did it mention the frequency rage it uses
> (perhaps in the back of the manual) ?

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On Tue, 28 Jun 2005 10:25:51 -0400, "John Lettiere"
<lettiere@optonline.net> wrote:

>> In addition to what John & Bruce mentioned, try keeping both
>> and mouse and base station at least a few inches away from
>> metal objects, even line-of-sight if possible (though
>> theoretically not necessarily with non-infrared mice, it
>> would tend to maximize the signal still).
>
>Yes I've done that.
>
>I moved the base about 6 inches to the shelf above the computer.


I would move it even further away if possible.


>You have me thinking about the possible metal interference; could it be
>because the case I have for the old system I'm using the mouse on now is
>steel,
>where as the other newer systems case was aluminum?

Either will be same problem (potential). The based should
have no metal around it for optimal results. Around it
meaning anywhere... it's just that most people can tolerate
a little degradation and theirs still work, but they may not
have exact same setup as you.


>
>
>> Also if you are in relatively close proximiate to anyone
>> else, even apartment/neighbors, whether there is any chance
>> they're using something wireless, even a kids' remote
>> control car. Did it mention the frequency rage it uses
>> (perhaps in the back of the manual) ?
>
>The only other wireless device that is in close proximity is my laptop (8
>feet away), but it never interfered
>with the mouse before.

WIreless devices need not be in closer proximity to be a
problem, only have a strong enough signal on the right
(wrong) frequency range. Something fitting this criteria
that's 100 yards away could even do so, though that might be
far enough for typical consumer/unlicensed equipment to not
be a problem.

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"John Lettiere" <lettiere@optonline.net> wrote:

>> I think your MX700 cordless optical mouse has two channels.
>>
>> If you cannot find it in the documentation, try Logitech's web
>> site for information about connecting/receiver stuff
>>
>> http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/cgi-
bin/logitech_en_amr.cfg/php/enduser/entry.php?c=US&l=EN
>>
>> Search for answer ID 878
>>
>> Or this if it works
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/dkg3w
>>
>> Good luck
>
>
> Thanks John, I'll try this.
>
>

When?