Optical mouse couldn't move with MacBook Pro

Hi sir/mdm, I just bought a MacBook pro recently and I couldn't get my optical mouse work. How do I get it work?, Hi sir/mdm, I just bought a MacBook pro recently and I couldn't get my optical mouse work. How do I get it work?

Hi VincentSia,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If you're attempting to pair an Apple wireless mouse with your MacBook Pro, see this article for step-by-step instructions:
Bluetooth: How to set up your Apple Wireless Mouse or Magic Trackpad
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2845
Cheers,
Jeremy

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