Magic Mouse barely/erratically tracks on any surface..

erratically tracks on any mouse pad, bu tracks perfectly on a magazine or on a desktop...id say "Use it on desktop..duh" - but its scuffing the **** out of the finish on my desk so now what?
I love this thing but it refuses to work on any standard mouse pad (tried 3). Faulty sensor?

Hello s:
Actually my magic mouse works best on a mouse pad.
Try trashing a preference file (com.apple.bluetooth.plist) and restarting (probably not the problem). If that does not help, take it to an Apple store (test on their systems) or call Applecare for a replacement.
Barry

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My new magic mouse doesn't track well on almost any surface, including flat wood, mousepads , cardboard, and more. On the best surfaces, it still tracks with a jittery style. Is there something wrong with my bluetooth receiver, or is it the mouse?
I tried getting support by putting in the serial number, but Apple claims it doesn't exist.

Have you used any other bluetoth devices with this Mac in the past, ex. Keyboard, mighty mouse? If so did they cause you any trouble.
Remove any wireless phones or other wireless devices like other computers that use wireless and take them to another room or unplug form AC. Make sure that you do not have any external devices such as drives or printers attached to the Mac and then turn off your Macs Airport.
See if the problem persist!
If the problem still exist then call the Apple store where you purchased it and see about a return.
It is possible that the Bluetooth of the Mac is experiencing issues but the mouse is easier and cheaper to test and change.
Also make sure that you have the latest update for the Magic Mouse installed on you Mac:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/#mice
Then I would download an install "Magic Prefs" and see if it helps with the problem.
http://magicprefs.com/
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My magic mouse behaves erratically with intermittent problems - slows down, right click doesn't work, disconnects for a few seconds then reconnects. Anyone suggest what I could do to fix this?

My magic mouse behaves erratically with intermittent problems - slows down, right click doesn't work, disconnects for a few seconds then reconnects. Anyone suggest what I could do to fix this?

I just figured out the print quality issue for my wife with her new iMac and new printer.
She replaced both at once and she couldn't understand why her Artisan 730 was lower quality then her Epson R280 when they had the same specs.
Turns out the newer printer had the option to connect via wifi which we used during setup.
The driver options are completely different depending on how you connect.
Once I connected via USB the correct options were available and the print quality was better.
Looking at the R2400 it dies not have wifi, but while researching the problem for my wife someone esle was having an issue updating to the latest printer driver.
If you go into the print utility from the Printer and Scanner system preference and under the general tab you should have driver 5.5.
One user had to delete the old printer driver before Software Update loaded the newer printer driver.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/15947486#15947486
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hi, i had the same problem.
i just put my mac into sleepmode
apple logo left corner --> first option above restart
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and then it worked
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Hello jhspies,
After reviewing your post, it sounds like after you updated there are a few things having trouble. I would recommend that you read these articles, they may be helpful in troubleshooting your issue.
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) - Apple Support
OS X Yosemite: If keys on your keyboard don’t work
Intel-based Mac notebooks: Troubleshooting unresponsive trackpad issues - Apple Support
USB and FireWire Quick Assist - Apple Support
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Have a nice day,
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Gnarlodious wrote:
Could my Magic Mouse be defective after only a few months? It barely tracks and has been getting worse for a few weeks.
By barely tracks do you mean it tracks slow. Like you have to physically move the mouse a great distance to get it to move across the screen?
If so, I remedied that by installing the free pref pane called [MouseZoom|http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/mac/12205]. I haven't had any problems using it with one exception. I have 2 mice, one at work and one at home. I have to change the settings in MZoom back and forth to use the different mice. The speed up for the Magic Mouse is way to quick for the RocketFish Bluetooth at work.
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I discovered this.
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WildBill,
I'd use a Q-tip and clean the laser light and sensor. Try new batteries (not rechargeables) and look for anything causing interference on the 2.4 mhz band.
I had this problem with a mighty mouse where it would only track on magazine or something with lots of color variation. I eventually just replaced it.
Regards,
Captfred
Edit: One addition thought. If you use the program USB overdrive, it's known to cause conflicts.
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How can I prevent my mouse from erratic tracking with time machine on?, How can I rpevent my mouse from errtic tracking with time machine on?

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Thanks,
Jim

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Can any one help with my above question

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Captfred

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Hey in Sweden. I believe before you can install a new system on your new hd you will need to format it using Disk Utilities. You should be able to access the Disk Utilities program from the menu bar at the top of the screen. Format as Mac OS Extended (Journaled). You should now be able to install to your hearts content.

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Hi,
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I have:
Restarted
Replaced batteries
Un Paired with Bluetooth and re Paired it with Bluetooth
This just started. Anyone ideas?

Sorry, i have the same problem, also os x 10.7.3.
the scroll and swipe still doesn't work after i followed about ur suggestion...
pls help??
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Reset your computer's PRAM
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