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I have a Dell Dim 2400 system with XP Home. I got this mouse as a present. I
like it; it works very nicely.
My question concerns the battery usage. It comes with 2 AAA batteries.
The documents say it will last 2-3 months. They also say to extend battery
life, remove receiver (from USB port) and snap in back of mouse (when I do
that it shuts off the mouse). That is a PAIN to do. I may do it, however.
I gather otherwise the mouse is always on? (My computer is on all day every
day). I assume the batteries are being used even when you are not using the
computer?? Is that true?
So, how long should I really expect the batteries to last if I don't remove
the receiver every time I leave the computer??
Also, the documentation doesn't say anything about using rechargeable
batteries. Can you?? If so, Can I use the NiMh ones?
Mel
----- Original Message -----
From: Lawrence Thompson
To: Mel Billik
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: mouse
Get rechargeable batteries, normal batteries will probably run two weeks
the way you use it. On way back, should get home the evening of the 17th.
Larry
Mel Billik <mbillik@charter.net> wrote:
Cheryl gave me an optical mouse as a Valentine's Day present. It's a
labtek one and it works VERY nicely. It seems to respond much quicker than
my other mouse. Not sure of how long the batteries will last. It takes 2 AAA
batteries.
Mel
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I have a Dell Dim 2400 system with XP Home. I got this mouse as a present. I
like it; it works very nicely.
My question concerns the battery usage. It comes with 2 AAA batteries.
The documents say it will last 2-3 months. They also say to extend battery
life, remove receiver (from USB port) and snap in back of mouse (when I do
that it shuts off the mouse). That is a PAIN to do. I may do it, however.
I gather otherwise the mouse is always on? (My computer is on all day every
day). I assume the batteries are being used even when you are not using the
computer?? Is that true?
So, how long should I really expect the batteries to last if I don't remove
the receiver every time I leave the computer??
Also, the documentation doesn't say anything about using rechargeable
batteries. Can you?? If so, Can I use the NiMh ones?
Mel
----- Original Message -----
From: Lawrence Thompson
To: Mel Billik
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: mouse
Get rechargeable batteries, normal batteries will probably run two weeks
the way you use it. On way back, should get home the evening of the 17th.
Larry
Mel Billik <mbillik@charter.net> wrote:
Cheryl gave me an optical mouse as a Valentine's Day present. It's a
labtek one and it works VERY nicely. It seems to respond much quicker than
my other mouse. Not sure of how long the batteries will last. It takes 2 AAA
batteries.
Mel
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