Is there an on/off switch for this mouse? Or is power control only done automatically? I need a mouse I can turn off and put in my pocket. Thx.
1038307
Yes. There is an on/off switch on it.And it's not very big, so you should be able to carry it in your pocket without much of a problem.
1038308
There is an ON/OFF switch on the bottom of the Mouse to conserve battery power.
1038309
There is.These mice used to have it so that, when you plugged the USB receiver into the mouse, for storage, it would automatically switch the mouse off, and when you unplugged the USB from the mouse (to plug it into your laptop), it would switch the mouse on. I was disappointed to see that this one doesn't have that.
1038310
Sure, there is an on/off switch in this mouse. In addition, its power is automatically off when it does not move.
1096896
There's actually nothing to turn off. Your mouse will merely take over for the Touchpad. I have a cordless mouse that works absolutely perfectly with this laptop. Enjoy! It's a great machine!!!!
1223238
Nope. Time to replace the mouse, which is too bad. I bought a couple of extra ones prior to MSFT discontinuing this mouse. I still really like it.
332333
I can confirm this. There most certainly IS an on/off switch on the bottom of this mouse. It can also operate on only one AA battery (I think it says that in the instructions). However with one battery the mouse will remain powered for about one year instead of two years.
1488362
Definitely make use of the OFF button. The air mouse, as stated by Joseph D Roberts, will kill the battery in a few hours. This is because it uses a wireless signal to track its location in real-time. But if you just use the remote feature (only turning on the mouse when needed) it will only transmit when a button is pressed. I've had mine for 3 months (admittedly I don't use the air mouse very often) and it still hasn't died. If you find that it is still dying after charging and leaving the switch off, I would definitely think about getting it replaced.
1232272
There is a power switch on the bottom next to the light. But bare in mind this mouse will probably only work for about three weeks.
1616207
The problem is that Mobee used flat pieces of metal that just do not make good contact with the mouse's terminals. The magic mouse is very finicky when it comes to voltage drops, and when it drops to low, it simply shuts off. Your mouse isn't disconnecting, it's restarting because the voltage is dropping to low, which is caused by the weak contact with the battery. Along with the fact that it doesn't last more than a couple of days before needing to be recharged, it's the worst $40 I've ever spent. I switched to the Apple rechargeables several months ago and have never looked back.
1417067
Yes. It was turned off with the power button. Brand new batteries went dead. You can take out the batteries when not being used. I didn't expect I would have to do that. I already bought a different one anyway.
1668323
Beth - There is power on button lower left on the control box. Is a circle with line coming down from the top. Try that and advise.
2047171
You could try Witch Craft or perhaps you would be interested in buying one of my Nuclear Detonation Devices that will power up the mouse. Gezzus. Do you really think electrical power is something that just Happens ?? Some of the questions I read are amazing.
1987137
Yes, there is a little switch to turn it on and off. I have been very pleased with this mouse.
2123568
I've been using this brand and style of mouse for over 6 years. I have used it on WinXP and MAC with no problem.The receiver is a small USB. Fits in any USB port. Don't leave it in the port after you have shut down your pc. It will drain the battery in the mouse. When you put the receiver in the mouse it shuts off saving battery time. Also be careful not to bump or bang the receiver when it's in the port. It could come apart. This is the most comfortable mouse I've used and I've tried every style you can name. Hope that helps.
1874154
There is no on/off button. When plugged in, it's on. Obviously when unplugged, it's off. I hope that helps!
66968
Same with me on my PC. When I use this mouse, I lose my wifi. I unplug the mouse - wifi connects. Plug in the mouse - wifi disconnects ...
2009006
If the lights remain lit when the computer is off, then the USB port into which this mouse is plugged is still being powered. This is not a fault with the mouse, but results from a setting within Windows or your motherboard. I recommended checking the USB selective suspend options in the advanced section of your selected power plan (even if it's a desktop computer) and the power management settings for the mouse in the device manager.edit: after doing some Googling, I've found some motherboards have what is called 'ErP support/compliance' or 'Deep S5 sleep' modes. If you know how to boot into your BIOS, look for a setting with one of those identifiers, and enable it. If the lights remain lit when the computer is off, then the USB port into which this mouse is plugged is still being powered. This is not a fault with the mouse, but results from a setting within Windows or your motherboard. I recommended checking the USB selective suspend options in the advanced section of your selected power plan (even if it's a desktop computer) and the power management settings for the mouse in the device manager.edit: after doing some Googling, I've found some motherboards have what is called 'ErP support/compliance' or 'Deep S5 sleep' modes. If you know... » Read More If the lights remain lit when the computer is off, then the USB port into which this mouse is plugged is still being powered. This is not a fault with the mouse, but results from a setting within Windows or your motherboard. I recommended checking the USB selective suspend options in the advanced section of your selected power plan (even if it's a desktop computer) and the power management settings for the mouse in the device manager.edit: after doing some Googling, I've found some motherboards have what is called 'ErP support/compliance' or 'Deep S5 sleep' modes. If you know how to boot into your BIOS, look for a setting with one of those identifiers, and enable it. « Show Less
1062134
There is no power switch. If you want to turn it off, you have to unplug it.
845015
if you mean the tiny USB item that comes with the mouse, no. It goes into your computer, in the back with the other USB plugs. It takes 2 AA batteries, and mine last quite long compared to people using other wireless mice here at work. AND I never turn the mouse off, either! It's great on battery usage, very low.