My system preferences not offering multi-touch functions for new magic mouse

I just bought a magic mouse for my Mac OS X 10.5.8 desktop. It is not letting me set up the multi-touch gesture funtions. When I go into my 'system preferences / keyboard & mouse' it does not offer the set up of the multi-touch functions for the magic mouse. Do you know how I can set these functions up on my computer??? The instruction manual says it works with Mac OS X 10.5.8??? I want to be able to use the magic mouse to scroll and swipe.
Thanks for your help!

I see the requirements are:
Mac computer with Bluetooth wireless technology
OS X v10.5.8 or later with Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0* or OS X v10.6.1 or later with Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0
Existing keyboard and mouse for setup
Two AA batteries (included)
Are you using a Mac with a Bluetooth wireless transmitter?

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