HOW TO CONNECT A MICROSOFT STANDARD WIRELESS OPTICAL MOUSE MANUAL
The included manual lists support phone numbers and directs you to Microsoft's support Web site, where you can search for FAQs and helpful articles. If you have installed the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Centre software and are unable. The mouse comes with a two-year warranty. We were, however, disappointed in the mouse's wireless range: Microsoft rates the Optical Mouse 2000 with a six-foot range, but we only got four feet of good reception. In our tests, we didn't experience any cursor lag or tracking errors. This sensitivity level is adequate for nearly any task-only gamers and graphic artists would need a more precise mouse. Luckily, the 2.4GHz connection has become the de facto standard in modern mice: Even cheap. The Optical Mouse 2000's red optic sensor reads 1,000 dots per inch, which is average for today's mice. Read Our Microsoft Bluetooth Ergonomic Wireless Mouse Review. In our tests, the Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2000 wasn't completely comfortable, but its flat, slightly molded shape is ambidextrous and fits both hands better than the Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000 does. Users who want extra features should consider the more expensive but better-equipped or the Logitech MX1000. This generic-looking mouse has only three basic buttons and no extra functionality to speak of, but it handles basic functions well, and at $29.95, it won't put much of a dent in your wallet. Be aware the Microsoft software will want to uninstall.
To connect the receiver on a laptop without PS/2 ports just pull off the adapter and plug the receiver directly into the USB port on the laptop/desktop.
The Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2000 is ideal for people who want the convenience of a wireless mouse without the price tag or complexity of an advanced model. The wireless mouse receiver has a cable that comes with a PS/2 adapter (usually green) covering the USB connector on the end of the cable.