Magic Mouse Question

I just set up my new Magic Mouse and I really like it so far. Seems pretty smooth and no more track ball cleaning! One question. Since the side buttons that were on the mighty mouse were not put on the magic mouse, Im assuming the function they performed is not available in the wireless mouse, that is the ability to pull all open windows to the from screen for viewing and selecting a particular one? I found that to be a very useful tool when working back and forth between different windows. Is there another way to perform that, perhaps through a keyboard shortcut?

On my iMac 17" flat panel, I use the function F9 key to display all open windows.
refer to the following link -
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1343

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stz-42 wrote:
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Hi,
I've seen thousands of posts about Bluetooth connection issues and interference and stutter/lag for both the Magic Mouse and Trackpad (affecting both Mac OS X and Windows under Boot Camp) but my problem is different.
To summarise my setup, I use:
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SOLVED!
After much testing, I have found the cause of lagging/jumpiness on the Bluetooth Magic Mouse and Magic TrackPad in Boot Camp. Hopefully this will help others:
The drivers for the Broadcom 802.11n Wireless Adapter have a setting called "Bluetooth Collaboration" that is Disabled by default. Enabling this option removes the problem instantly. My Magic Trackpad now works flawlessly, even if I stand 6 metres from the machine. It now works just as well as under Mac OS. The setting can be found under:
Control Panel > Device Manager > Network Adapters > Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter (right click and choose "Properties". Under the "Advanced" tab, highlight the setting named "Bluetooth Collaboration", then change it to Enable. Then click OK.
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I really hope this helps others trying to use Bluetooth devices under Boot Camp. All Apple notebooks use the Broadcom card (and have done for years), so this driver is installed for almost anybody using Boot Camp on an Apple notebook. I'd assume this problem would affect anybody using Boot Camp + wifi + a Bluetooth device.
Cheers

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I was like ????#$%?&*(???
Opened all the lights and taught I've trow the new mouse to the garbage and was using the defective mouse again... no !! - ??
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The reason I got this set up (which can get burdensome to carry when you go on long trips) was because upon getting my mbp I didn't like the feel of the case's hard edge against my wrist when typing extensively (which, as a writer, I do). But I also really liked the design of the wireless keyboard and the magic mouse (although at first it took some getting used to to the mouse, even bought that little gummy add-on some enterprising cats had come up with, but chucked it pretty quickly after that as it became useless).
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Joni Chacho wrote:
I guess the only question was to ask if this kind of set up was prevalent among macbookpro users.
That's a different story. If that is what you want to know, yes I have a magic mouse, apple wireless keyboard and also have the mStand. It is convenient to use when at a desk to bring the mac to eye level. Many people use this type of setup. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Is Magic Mouse compatible with PC and Windows Vista

Hello to everyone, I'm a new member of this forum, I hope someone will help me, please.
I'm taking a look at the latest beautiful Apple's product and I felt in love with Magic Mouse, I'd like to have it for ma PC (not a Mac) with OS Vista.
Is there anyboby who knows if this mouse is compatible with a Pc and Windows Vista OS?
Actually I don't have bluetooth thecnology on my pc but if Magic Mouse were compatible I'd buy an usb adaptor.
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I asked a similar question a few hours back and no answers yet. I think nobody knows since nobody has had the chance to test them. If previous releases are any indication, you'll probably get basic functionality because it is bluetooth, but for the advanced features or setting options you'll have to wait for a Windows driver, which can sometimes take a few months or more.
My thread: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2205313

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