do i need to turn this mouse to conserve battery when i'm not using it? or does it automatically go into low power consumption mode & i can leave on?
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I'm not entirely sure on that. But I've been using mine for a 3-4 months and haven't replace the batteries once. I use it on the go, so I turn mine off between uses, but I have forgotten to turn it off from time to time meaning it's on for 24 hours or so. Still have not needed new batteries though. Hope this information is useful.
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
1768665
Bluetooth will consume more battery than other wireless protocol. But mouse will enter a low power mode. My batteries, lithium energizer, last three months of daily, nearly constant use.
1909504
I haven't had any issues with mine. It sounds like you have a short circuit happening in your mouse that's depleting the power.
309539
I have mine for about 8 months and I never turn it off unless it goes a little querky and doesn't work right. The battery is still working fine. It goes to "sleep" when not in use so that saves the battery. But it use 2 aa batteries so they don't cost much. It is a great little mouse. I use it on my nook tablet.
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My mouse does not have an "on" switch. After you put the battery in and put the usb adapter into the laptopclick the LEFT top button on mouse and wait about three seconds - it should then work fine. If I leave mycomputer for any length of time it will silence itself and you must click the left top mouse button again toget it going. Great feature as it helps extend the battery life. Good luck!** ALSO ** if working properly there will be a small red light illuminated on the underside of mouse - just flipit over and you will see it lit up if working... My mouse does not have an "on" switch. After you put the battery in and put the usb adapter into the laptopclick the LEFT top button on mouse and wait about three seconds - it should then work fine. If I leave mycomputer for any length of time it will silence itself and you must click the left top mouse button again toget it going. Great feature as it helps extend the battery life. Good luck!** ALSO ** if working properly there will be a small red light illuminated on the underside of mouse - just flipit over and you will see it lit up if... » Read More My mouse does not have an "on" switch. After you put the battery in and put the usb adapter into the laptopclick the LEFT top button on mouse and wait about three seconds - it should then work fine. If I leave mycomputer for any length of time it will silence itself and you must click the left top mouse button again toget it going. Great feature as it helps extend the battery life. Good luck!** ALSO ** if working properly there will be a small red light illuminated on the underside of mouse - just flipit over and you will see it lit up if working... « Show Less
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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.
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If you need it to be on all the time, then do it, but it's best if you don't use it, turn it off and you may save some power... this just personal opinion. I always turned my off and if I need it, I'll turn it on.
1447217
No and no need to. It will be auto switch off when no activity detected for a while. Rechargeable batteries are built in and consume little power usually.
1157481
The Mouse goes to sleep after a couple of minutes of being idle. Touch any button and it up and running instantaneously. I have been using mine for a couple of months and have not yet had to replace the battery.
1069947
Unfortunately no. The only way to turn it off is to either unplug it or turn your computer off. That is the only flaw I see in this mouse.
955558
Did you follow the instructions and let it charge for 24 hours before first using it? I have my MBP set to "Better Battery Life" and sleep/turn off display after 15 minutes, in Energy Preferences. After watching 75 minutes of video over WI-FI on battery, and Bluetooth turned on for the mouse, I have about 30% battery life left. I don't think that's quite as good as the Apple battery when it's new, but I can live with it.
805227
Very easy. You dont have to even use it if you dont want to. It controls the lights, and the setting for how much dpi is set for the 3 levels on the mouse button. You can have 3 different mouse sensitivity settings you can store with the program. And, the great part is, you dont have to leave the program running. Set the lights and sensitivity profile, then close. Ill be honest here, and say I haven't played around with it too much. I set the color scheme, then closed it out. The sensitivity seemed fine, for me. Good Luck!!
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Well, I did purchase the little mouse a while back, and I'm very happy with it- it's Great and no problems with my ASUS eee pc. I've used it almost daily for ~5 mo. now, and still have not needed to change battery! --- I recommend it.
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Recharging is not an option that Ive found or needed. Ive had my mouse for months and am a heavy computer user. Ive not had any need to replace the batteries.
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The light does stay on to let u know. But it didn't work for me. I still have mine plugged in and I still have a mouse problem. They just wait until night time now to come out and ruin stuff.
1936697
I usually just turn it off when I'm done using my laptop, so it doesn't use unnecessary power while i'm away from it.
2186554
According to my son, who is using these products, NO, there is not an on/off switch on the keyboard, nor on the mouse. The product information says "700-hour continuous-use battery life and automatic sleep mode allow up to half a year between battery changes". Both the keyboard and the mouse require batteries. We haven't had these items for very long, but we have not had to replace the batteries and he is using them every school day with his tablet.
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It will remain in what ever setting at the time you turn it off. For long idle times, you want it to be in the open/wild mode. If you leave it in the closed mode, it will drain your battery.