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Windows Forum / Windows XP / Basics / December 2006A question about the mouse
I have a Microsoft mouse. It's not the roller type, but the type that uses red light. How does it work? I've done some experiments and found out that it works perfectly on a piece of ordinary white paper--but not on a piece of glossy white paper. It works on black paper, even if the black paper is covered by a cellophane sheet protector. Also, what can I do to cut down on "sticktion"? The mouse rides on 4 shiny pads. There's just enough static friction to make it difficult to control the pointer precisely. If I rely solely on the weight of the mouse, and don't carry any of the weight of my hand, it works well, but that's inconvenient. I have the pointer speed on the highest setting; I like it that way, but it makes it hard to set the pointer. Is there any spray or treatment for the mouse pad that will reduce the sticktion? Thanks, Norm > I have a Microsoft mouse. It's not the roller type, but the type that > uses red light. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Norm Some of these links will answer your questions about how optical mice work: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=define+optical+mouse&btnG=Search Normally, you don't need a mousepad with an optical mouse but this really depends on your mousing surface. As you have seen, glassy/reflective surfaces don't work. If your mousing area is made of something that doesn't work well with the mouse, try a dark solid-color mousepad. Malke  SignatureElephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User > I have a Microsoft mouse. It's not the roller type, but the type that uses > red light. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > white paper. It works on black paper, even if the black paper is covered by > a cellophane sheet protector. http://computer.howstuffworks.com/question631.htm > Also, what can I do to cut down on "sticktion"? The mouse rides on 4 shiny I know you can get mousepads which are made for gamers which has less friction that a traditional mousepad. Here is an example: http://www.icemat.com/products/icematgear There is also other brands of gamerpads like Razer, Func etc. They are somewhat more expensive than traditional pads but much nicer to use. To cut down on "sticktion" you may wish to use a trackball, no need to worry about pads after that. And for pointer speed a trackball is unbeatable vs a mouse ( after you get use to it ). If you do get one buy a good one. I think that Kensington makes the best??. I been using a # 64217 Kensington for about 6 years, just needs to be clean up now and then. While it is not necessary to use a mousepad, I always try to use a fabric covered mousepad versus one that has a plastic coating on top. The infrared mouse seems to glide better on it. I did find another item that seems to work well also. I had an LCD monitor die. Took it apart and found that some of the translucent plastic plates inside were great mouse surfaces for both the infrared and ball type mice. >I have a Microsoft mouse. It's not the roller type, but the type that uses >red light. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Norm |
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