Microsoft 5000 Mouse Won&36045039;t Connect

The 5000 number of computer mice from Microsoft include a variety of products and services, many of them wireless. Wireless connections are often fairly reliable, but there are some items that could degrade or block the mouse's wireless link with the receiver. Here is how exactly to troubleshoot a few of the major reasons of faulty wireless connections.

Remove any devices from the region round the mouse and receiver. Wireless routers, radios, mobile phones, fluorescent lights and large metal objects can block the wireless signal. Place the mouse close to the wireless receiver. Press the "connect" button on the receiver. Make certain the receiver's indicator light is blinking. Turn the mouse inverted and press the "connect" button. This resynchronizes the mouse with the receiver. You might need a pen or other narrow tool to press the button; it's quite small. If the mouse still fails, unplug the receiver from the USB slot and insert it in to yet another USB slot. Install updated computer software drivers for the mouse from Microsoft, linked in Resource 1. If the mouse still isn't connecting, replace its batteries.