How to Install a Wireless Microsoft Optical Mouse

By Traci Joy

Microsoft wireless optical mouse
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A Microsoft wireless optical mouse offers high quality and precise pointing, and comes at a price to fit any budget. It is one of the top selling devices on the market, and is backed by a trusted name. A major benefit of a Microsoft wireless optical mouse not only that it enhances your computer experience, but that it is quick to install.

Turn on your computer and insert the wireless mouse installation CD into the CD drive.

Wait for the CD to start automatically. If it doesn't, go to "Start", then "My Computer", then right click on the name of the CD, and then select "Play".

Follow the onscreen instructions for installing the software that came with your mouse. When finished, restart the computer. This will finish the software installation process.

Shut down your computer once again, and install fresh batteries into the mouse.

Insert the receiver into a USB port on your computer, and turn the computer back on. Your mouse is now ready to use.

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