Does this mouse go dormant when not in use? How is it on saving power? I noticed there's no off switch.
1157479
There is an on/off switch underneath the mouse next to the 'light'; a bit hard to manipulate though; need strong fingernails; just as well to let it go to sleep mode unless you're transporting it somewhere - then either turn off or remove battery for trip. Hope this helps.
1157480
It does go dormant, but easily revives with a simple click of the button. I like that it will do this automatically. The only issue I've had is that when I'm not using it, I put it in my laptop bag and this can cause it to be "in use" when I am moving it from one place to another.
1157481
The Mouse goes to sleep after a couple of minutes of being idle. Touch any button and it up and running instantaneously. I have been using mine for a couple of months and have not yet had to replace the battery.
1157482
Yes, it seems to go dormant when not in use. Takes one AA battery. Minimal power.
1493602
Not that I can tell.... there are no power on or off switches. I think it just stays on. Does it bother you when you are trying to sleep? :/
2258760
I just tried it. I put my computer in sleep mode and all the devices that are plugged into the controlled slot turned off. So if your peripherals are plugged into the the controlled slots they will turn off.
1736419
I've been using this mouse for 5 months now(mostly lights off), I haven't changed the batteries yet.
1736418
I have been using this mouse with the lights on setting for a while and it seems that I use about 2 batteries every week to week and a half, but I have not used the mouse for very long in the lights off setting so I'm sure that they will last longer if you have the lights off.
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.
197881
I just but it and don't know about battery life yet.The Manufacturer id stating that it is about 2-3 years. It is possible, especially because the mouse has on/off switch.
561223
I generally do not turn the mouse off when it is not in use, so that wastes battery a little, but I'v had it for eight months and I have only replaced the batteries once. I use it maybe 15 hours a week for gaming and I also use it instead of my laptop's trackpad for daily use.
2282236
The keyboard I think isn't the problem as I've had the same batteries in it since I got it and they are fine still. Now the mouse doesn't shut itself off and I've gone through 4-5 batteries in it to the one in the keyboard. If you are having a problem I suggest taking the battery out every time. Yes inconvenient but saves on the battery cost for sure. I'm lazy therefore 4-5 batteries in the mouse. There are no shut down methods that I know for either. but for the price... Try Emailing the company itself they might have a solution.
1385111
I do not turn it off. It would save on batteries if I did. I've had to replace the batteries once. You will know when you need to replace them because the mouse will act funny.
476857
Sleep mode? My M310 mouse has only an on/off switch. I think sleep mode has to do with your computer and doesn't effect the mouse battery. I turn my mouse off at night.
1971513
I believe this mouse goes into sleep mode after a while, and it also hads an on/off switch which allows you to save battery life. When I go to use the mouse first thing in the day, it does not respond, however, all I have to do is left click and the mouse "wakes up". You could possibly have a bad USB port. If tapping the mouse doesn't wake it up, I would try using a different USB port. If that makes no difference, you could have a defective product. I hope this helps a bit.
1038308
There is an ON/OFF switch on the bottom of the Mouse to conserve battery power.
1909504
I haven't had any issues with mine. It sounds like you have a short circuit happening in your mouse that's depleting the power.
443527
It cant be turned off. Only the mouse which turns both things off. But the keyboard does ware out the batteries so I never put the lid on the batteries compartment and try to take them out every time. If I forget it doesnt really matter as they do last for some time and most important I use rechargeable batteries here.
402705
Battery life is fine, I've only had to actually replace them one time since my purchase. Checked the mouse with new batteries to make sure the issues weren't battery related, but they persisted so I stuck the old batteries back inside every time. So one battery change after ~4.5 months of fairly heavy daily use.
1364171
It will go into sleep mode from inactivity, but you should probably shut it off if you remember. It will help with the battery life. The key pad is not backlit. I like it a lot. It was referred to me by one of my techie friends and about six of us have purchased them. The keys are firm and more like a regular keyboard. I don't like the soft keys. Also amazon has the best prices on them. I'm glad I bought it.