How to Install a Wireless Mouse for Use With Your Desktop PC

Installing a wireless mouse for your desktop PC can save valuable desk space and reduce clutter and its attendant frustration. A wireless mouse gives you a little bit of extra room to work with and fewer tangles and distractions.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Driver disk
• Batteries
• Wireless mouse
• Desktop PC

1. Open the battery compartment of your wireless mouse and insert the batteries.

2. Position the wireless receiver least eight inches away from your computer and case, and between 8 inches and 6 feet away from the mouse.

3. Insert the driver CD for your wireless mouse into your CD drive.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software that operates your mouse.

5. Connect the wireless receiver to the USB port on your laptop.

6. Test your new mouse by moving it around on your screen and clicking a few icons.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep spare batteries on hand so that you’re not stuck without a mouse when they stop working.
• Save money and space by purchasing a packaged set containing a wireless keyboard and mouse. These are less expensive than buying the two separately, and they usually operate on the same receiver.
• Check the box of the wireless keyboard before you buy it to make sure your laptop meets all the stated requirements.
• Some wireless peripherals don’t come with their own batteries, so you may need to buy them separately.