Had mine now for about a week. Really like the thing... but it gets notchy when trying to mouse a very small distance. Anybody got a solution?
285545
I have had this trackball for few years now and it's great. However, it seems like they need to be well lubricated to work properly, otherwise you can get this stickiness and squealing when rotating the ball (scrolling). I'd recommend taking the ball out and cleaning the little jewel mounting points. Those can build up some gunk around them and cause the ball to stick. You might also want to rub the ball around in your hands for a bit -- the ball comes with some oil on it but I found it takes a while to 'break in' and it seems like it really needs to pick up your hand oils to work properly. In any case, after a month or so of use it should be very nice and smooth. BTW, you should install their driver software if you haven't -- it slows down the mouse to make it more precise, if that is the problem you are having.
285546
Open the TrackballWorks Configuration software and enable the feature that slows the cursor when holding a button. This will allow you to make very precise movements of the cursor with larger movements of the ball itself. Also, the touch points of the ball to the housing will collect dirt. This can cause the scenario you speak of as well. Simply remove the ball from the housing, wipe the inside, and re-insert the ball.
1041466
Plug in a different mouse to insure the mouse is the problem. If scrolling only happens with the HP mouse it has become defective, replace it!
310941
When that happens to me, I realize it's because one of my thumbs touched the trackpad--and I agree it's a pain in the components. I'll bet there is a setting to turn off the trackpad somewhere (I use a real wired mouse), but I've managed to live with it well enough so far.
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J. Bravo, I don't have a problem w/the mouse functions, even w/the neuropathy in my hands. Probably personal preferences. Yes, I think over a period of time--because I'm using the mouse from the defective suite--it will "loosen" or "get smoother" w/in a few months, if you use it often. Mice are not my problem, but I do like this one better than others. I hope this helps. Be safe.
1599344
I bought that same mouse and I really like it. I'm not a mouse expert, but I game with it and haven't been disappointed with it at all. I've had mine for about 7 months or so.
1937500
sorry to hear that you have had a problem with your wireless mouse. i have had no problem at all so far. the only thing i had to do, and i have had mine for quite some time now, is to replace the batteries.
324056
I don't have it in front of me, but I believe there is a tiny switch on the bottom of the mouse which turns it on and off. It's not the best quality mouse, but if it's not working, that might very well be the issue.
1179687
I had the same issue in Windows 8.1. There was a microsoft update that caused it to become "jittery" on the screen. Don't know the update, but I ended up using it on a Windows 7 PC and everything is fine. The other thing you can look at is the settings for the mouse itself and turn up the sensitivity, and turn off "enhance pointer precision" (if using windows)
1952955
I'm also having a problem with this. Been using a week. Been fairly happy with this mouse. UNTIL... I went to play a game. Cannot play this game with this mouse. There is a single click-button on the bottom of the mouse that controls left/right click. Mouse knows which side of mouse your pressing when the button is clicked. When you then press on the other side of mouse, the press is not detected since the button is already depressed. Too bad. Must return the mouse. FAIL!
1686198
Yes, I have also experienced this problem. The cursor goes haywire when plugged in. Sometimes worse than others.
858214
This is probably because the shotty wiring in the mouse and it not fully connecting. You can file a complaint and easily get another one. Unfortunately no matter what you do you won't be getting your money back though.
76553
The only suggestion I have is for you to turn off the 'Tapping' function on your mouse pad as you might be accidentally tapping on it as you use your space bar. I haven't had any problems with the two laptops we purchased from Asus, but I did turn off that function on both of them. Hope this helps.
1047517
I dont use it too often, but i wish you could adjust the speed of the cursor. It works well but i usually resort back to the computer mouse.
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This mouse can be somewhat temperamental. I have found that it is best to turn the mouse on and press the bluetooth button prior to turning the computer on; this usually prevents you from having to reconnect the mouse. I notice you will have to reconnect more frequently as the batteries go. As with any bluetooth, the connections are inconsistent.
503853
I purchased mine and after a week of use it stopped working, received a full refund. I honestly want to love this mouse bc the design is unique and unmatched, but after much research I found out the laser is piss poor in longevity. If you purchased it new, you can contact Mad Catz for a replacement within 2 years with proof of purchase
2265761
Mine stopped working about 2 weeks after I got it; so I had to return the mouse. :\
1735612
I'd like to help very much but I'm not as computer savvy as you would hope!! However I do know this mouse is a crappy thing, it has a mind of it's own & will work if it wants to & won't!! Try another mouse to see if you get the same problem, the mouse I have also had the lights on but yet nobody was home!! Try another mouse from a friend if you don't have one & the best I can tell you is to buy another mouse that's value is $15. or more 7 it doesn't come from any part of Asia!!! Good luck & sorry you have the same bad luck I did!!!