Mighty Mouse connection issues

For the first few months I had the Mighty Mouse, it worked perfectly, no problems. But lately it has been disconnecting at random times. I can't figure out what the problem is. The batteries are OK, and I've moved my cell phone off my desk (though it didn't affect the connection before), but I'm still getting connection errors throughout the day. And they are getting to be more frequent. Is anyone else having this problem or know how to fix it? It's driving me crazy!

If it has been a few months since you last changed the batteries in the Magic Mouse, you might try replacing them. The info provided via the computer (either in the B;uetooth menu, prefs, or Dashboard) re the mouse battery state is notoriously incorrect.
Other folk have noted that over time the batteries may loosen up in the box; apparently the cover can warp a bit, allowing that to happen. Suggested solution is to place a thin piece of cardboard between the batteries and their cover.

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So, I just got a bluetooth Mighty Mouse and have a strange issue. I have one program where it simply won't scroll? All other programs function properly, so I have a decent connection. It's just this one database program (Panorama), which runs our business applications that won't scroll?
I already have a BT Mighty Mouse on my laptop and it works fine with this program? Any thoughts as to where to begin trouble shooting? I've tried everything I could think of and don't know what else to try.

No help huh? I have spent literally hours trying to figure this out. One solution, which I can't try is reinstalling the software for the bluetooth wireless mouse. This really ticks me off...I just ordered this machine and it arrived a couple of days ago, set it up and all is fine except for this issue. I'm going through the package shipped to me by Apple (I upgraded my keyboard and mouse to bluetooth when I configured the machine and ordered in online from apple). THERE IS NO DISK FOR THE WIRELESS KEYBOARD OR MOUSE IN THE PACKAGE!!! What the heck. Shouldn't there be? I can't seem to find the software anywhere on line, so how am I supposed to reinstall the software to see if that clears my problem? Aaaahhhh.....

Wireless Mighty Mouse Connect on Mouse Power ON?

So today I purchased a new Mighty Mouse at the Apple Store.
I love it, it's everything I wanted. One thing tho...
I use a MacBook Pro, so I don't always have the need to use my mouse (I usually use it just to game or when I don't want to use the touchpad).
I make use of the ON/OFF switch at the bottom of the mouse. I was just wondering *if there is a way to get the Mighty Mouse to connect automatically when I turn on the Mouse?* Thusfar, I have been needing to go to my Bluetooth preferences to manually connect it once it's turned on.
Thanks in Advance.

When you turn the mouse on, just click it several times and move it around, it will connect automatically.

Bluetooth Mighty Mouse connection

I frequently use my MBP as a laptop. When I carry it out of range of the bluetooth Mighty Mouse, I get the notification that it has disconnected, but when I get back in range, the MBP acts as if it had never been connected to the mouse in the first place.
I have to go through the whole setup routine to get the mouse to connect again. Is there any way to get the MBP to remember the mouse and connect automatically as soon as it's in range?
Walt

Wscrivens,
Try this...
Under "Bluetooth" select "devices," select your Bluetooth mouse and then "add to favorites."
~Steve

Mighty Mouse tracking issue while downloading files

Hi everybody ...
I'm the owner of the Wireless Mighty Mouse... For about 2 months I'm recognizing a strange behavior.
When I do start a download via Safari (I'm connected to the Internet via Wifi 54Mbits (2,4 GHz)) the mouse tracking start to bucking. During the download no fluent motion occurs. After the download finished the bucking stops and the tracking flows seamlessly. Does anyone have the same problem? I'm not quite sure what the exact problem is but could this behavior result from the connectivity frequency of bluetooth and wifi? And please don't tell me to reset my keyboard or my mouse. I already did that. I also updated to the latest official software update for bluetooth.
Please help me.
Thx destinationCloud

Hi,
I have the same problem, but mine usually shows up when I have MS Word opened for a while. It is as if there is some other process cycling that interferes with the tracking. Sometimes it shows up as a major lag (cursor stutters and moves a little bit for a large hand motion) or the cursor jumps way across the screen. It isn't always when MS Word is opened, but more frequent when it is (occasionally with Pages too). Changing batteries doesn't help, changing surfaces doesn't help. After some time, the problem resolves and mouse moves smoothly again, for a while. This has been more of a problem in the last few months than before.... was the Bluetooth driver changed? Does it have anything to do with a cache that is used before changes are saved?
Where is the Bug Report link... I can never find it. Just put it right on the Support page please, BIG.
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Mighty Mouse Scroll Issue

I have a strange problem with my mighty mouse. On my Mac I have 2 separate logins - both with admin. The scroll up and down works with one of the logins but not the other. I have tried over and over with both logins, turning the scroll on and off but it remains the same. It's obviously not a mouse problem - does anyone know what may be causing this?

I found this : Mouse won't scroll for one User but works for another : answer posted by a knowledgeable user.
While it doesn't match your issue exactly, its similarity indicates a possible solution. Easy enough to try anyway.

Mighty Mouse Button Issue

Hello,
First, let me apologize if it is not the proper section to post my question. I didn't find a relevant section relating to mighty mouse.
I recently was having problems with my scroll on my wireless mighty mouse so I rubbed the scroll ball on a blank sheet of paper, and it worked fine. However, now my left click and right click buttons do not work. They work but they perform what I set for button 3. Whatever action I set for button 3 be that Expose, Desktop, Dashboard, etc it is performed by all 3 buttons now. I am afraid I might have pressed the mouse harder than necessary when cleaning the scroll ball. And now I believe it's stuck pressed permanently. However, when I turn my button 3 off, I can only left click but no right click.
I don't feel too excited to jam open my new mouse, so I was hoping if there are any work arounds this issue. Please help.
Many thanks!

I fixed it! I just cleaned it again on a piece of paper, not being so rough this time, and it's working properly again.

Magic Mouse connectivity issues

My magic mouse has been losing its connection lately. I have a 2012 MacBook Pro with Retina display with the latest version of Yosemite. Could it be that the mouse is nearing the end of its life? I bought this mouse when the magic mouse first came out maybe 5 years ago. Any suggestions?

I've followed several threads and agree with Seventy One, the problem is mechanical and simple to solve. Cleaning the terminals is sensible, but I also did this which has made my mouse connection robust.
My Solution:
I took a thick rubber band cut it to about 1 inch in length. I placed it across the negative end of the batteries between the batteries and the compartment lid (not between the batteries and the terminals as that would cause a different problem). When I close the lid, without forcing it, the rubber band holds the batteries firmly in place. The batteries last longer and there is no drop in connection. You might need to experiment a little with the thickness of the rubber band.
I can now lift the mouse, tap it on the mouse pad, turn it upside down and use it on the ceiling, although I do need a ladder and it does make my arm go to sleep after a while.
I've read about resetting parts of the operating system, but I really don't like doing that because of the law of unexpected consequences.
The words "glue" and "precision piece of electronic equipment", should not usually be used in the same sentence and are not natural companions, but in this case, now that I have the right thickness and position, I'll glue the band or a similar piece of foam to the inside of the compartment lid. I expect a future Magic Mouse may have this built in as it is such a common issue.

Mighty Mouse Scroll Issues

I have a strange problem with my mighty mouse. On my Mac I have 2 separate logins - both with admin. The scroll up and down works with one of the logins but not the other. I have tried over and over with both logins, turning the scroll on and off but it remains the same. It's obviously not a mouse problem - does anyone know what may be causing this?

Isopropyl alcohol. Preferably 95% but I've done this with the typical 70%, so whatever you have in your medicine cabinet. With Mouse unplugged (powered off, battery removed for wireless mice,) put the mouse on a paper towel and pour a small amount of alcohol over the ball. What you are trying to do is get some alcohol down past the ball and into the internal rollers, which have some gunk on them that you're trying to remove. Isopropyl alcohol will not corrode the electronics and will help loosen and break up the gunk. Roll the ball and pour a little more. Repeat a few times. You will want to let everything dry as much as possible before using. Thus pouring a small amount and not the whole bottle and not "dunking" the mouse in a bowl filled with isopropyl alcohol. Do that only if you get really desperate, but if you do, then let it drip and air dry afterward.
There is not much space for the gunk to be "flushed" out so eventually this may not work. At which point you can look on Youtube and see several tutorials on disassembling the mouse. The mouse is glued together so this is not without risk. You may end up just buying a replacement mouse so just be prepared before attempting disassembly or even the alcohol.
(In case you're concerned, isopropyl alcohol has been used for cleaning around electronics for many, many, many years. Used to clean water/syrup/milk/juice damage since it doesn't corrode the circuit boards. While it generally doesn't conduct electricity, it was generally discouraged to use it on live equipment for various reasons. And due to skin irritation, gloves often were used, but in this case with the mouse and the small amount being used, it's up to you to whether you want to use gloves and eye protection.)

Mighty Mouse button issues

Hope somebody can help.
I have a iMac G5 with Mighty Mouse. I started using a Belkin Bluetooth mouse and keyboard for a while, now when I try using my Mighty Mouse I cannot get buttons 3 & 4 to work correctly. The correct pref pane is there and I have set tasks to each button but they do not repond.
I cannot find a prefernce files for mouse, any suggestions ?
Ta

Might want to see if you can extract the Mighty Mouse installer from the disks which came with your computer using this company's Pacifist software:
http://www.charlessoft.com/
And use it to reinstall the Mighty Mouse drivers.

Magic Mouse connectivity issue

Magic Mouse after power on button is switched on, no light indication at all. Frequent connection timed out before it becomes totally unusuable. I bought the Magic Mouse only for 7 months and had changed the mouse once. I had also changed the batteries to alkaline ones but didnt help reviving the mouse. Is this a hardware quality issue or setup issue? please advise.

HellO:
No light at all seems to indicate a faulty mouse. I suggest you contact Applecare (or an Apple store) for a warranty replacement.
Barry

Ultimate solution to Magic Mouse connection issue?

I have found that many users of Magic Mouse are experiencing frequent connection dropouts. I am another user who has been having trouble with this but unable to find a permanent solution.
I know that whenever this happens, usually by switching off the bluetooth on the computer and switching it back on would make it work again, but sometimes when this problem gets intensified, within a minute after I switch back on the bluetooth and reconnect the mouse, the mouse would appear laggy again (and disconnect too at times).
I would like to know if there is a permanent solution to this problem.

I would add the Magic Mouse to bluetooth favorites. I use Snow Leopard but I think the process is the same for Leopard.
Go to System Preferences > Bluetooth > Highlight the Mouse on the left > click the gear icon below the list > check "show more information" if not already checked. > return to the gear icon and select "add to favorites".
That should help with a speedy reconnect.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA21371
Regards,
Captfred

Trackpad & Mouse connection issue

Lately my trackpad (and my wife's mouse) become erratic and unresponsive. If i turn the pad off and then back on, that helps. it happens intermittently but i am wondering if this is a bluetooth issue. This happens at our work, but not at home and i have the same iMac (yosemite) set up and an apple keyboard and trackpad. (and it's not the batteries)
iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)

If the problem is only at one location, I would think that there is some sort of interference (cordless phones, etc).
Barry

Mighty Mouse connected : Want to use trackpad too ???

Hi,
When my mouse is wirelessly connected I am unable to use the trackpad. Is their a work around for this?
TIA

Open up System Preferences. Click the "trackpad" icon. At the bottom of the next window, uncheck the "Ignore trackpad if mouse is present" option.
If that doesn't fix things, let me know and we'll see what else we can try.
~Lyssa

Mighty Mouse Connects but doesn't work

Since I installed my Wacom Intuos 4 My mouse hasn't worked properly. It connects, but when I check the green light, it flashes twice over and over. Can anyone help?

Hello m:
Welcome to Apple discussions.
I do not have a tablet installed so I am guessing.
The Wacom web site does indicate that both a mouse and tablet may be connected, but only one at a time.
Try a couple of things One at a time):
Be sure you have the latest driver from Wacom.
1. Trash a preference file (com.apple.bluetooth.plist) and restart.
2. Delete the mouse, restart, and see if it connects and pairs.

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