Wireless keyboard or mouse may not respond and may start and stop at irregular intervals (821805)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2000 Concise Edition
- Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2000 Deluxe Edition
- Microsoft IntelliPoint software v.5.0
- Microsoft IntelliPoint Software 5.1
- Microsoft IntelliType Pro software version 5.1
- Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000
- Microsoft Wireless Desktop Version 1.0
- Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0
- Microsoft Wireless Intellimouse Explorer USB
- Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000
- Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 v2.0
- Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000
- Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000
- Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse 6000
- Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse
- Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 4000
- Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 2.0
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 3.0
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 5000
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Comfort Edition
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Elite
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro 2.0
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2.0
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse Blue
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 1000
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 5000
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 3000
- Microsoft Wireless Wheel Mouse 1.0
- Wireless Optical Desktop 3000
SYMPTOMSWhen you try to use one of the devices listed in the
"Applies To" section, the device may not respond or may start and stop at
irregular intervals.CAUSEThis issue may occur if there is an object that interferes
with the wireless device signal
such as metal desks (common) and in some cases monitors.RESOLUTIONTo minimize interference with the wireless device signal,
use the following methods. Note The following recommendations may be easier to comply with if the
receiver is connected to a front USB connector if your computer has one.
- Make sure that the device and receiver are a minimum
distance of 3 feet away from another similar wireless device.
- Position the receiver within 3 feet of the mouse or
keyboard.
- If you are using a dual receiver (mouse and keyboard),
position the receiver at equal distances from the mouse and keyboard.
If you cannot do this, a distance ratio that is less than 2:1 is
recommended. - Keep the receiver cable bundled, if possible and do not
extend it more than the necessary length.
- Avoid running the receiver cable in parallel with or close
to other cables especially power cables or network cables.
- Do not put the mouse, keyboard, or receiver on metallic
surfaces or objects, especially long metallic rails or cables. We recommend
that you keep the mouse and keyboard a minimum distance of 3 feet from
mettallic objects.
- Do not put the mouse, keyboard, or receiver near any
electrical devices, especially transmitters such as cordless or cellular
telephones, and other wireless mouse devices or receivers; a distance of 8 to
12 inches is recommended.
- Moving the receiver closer to your mouse or keyboard
almost always helps.
Experiment with different positions of the
receiver on the table and orientations of the receiver cable. Turning the
receiver upside down or on a side may also help in some cases. Experiment with
the different channels on the devices.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/6/2006 |
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Keywords: | kbHardware kbprb KB821805 kbAudEndUser |
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