The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Logitech M305 Wireless Mouse doesn't work help

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Drew1, Jan 4, 2011.

  1. Drew1

    Drew1 Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    25
    Messages:
    2,076
    Likes Received:
    56
    Trophy Points:
    66
    hey everyone. I bought the logitech m305 wireless mouse online and received it today.

    I opened the mouse and put the battery in. Then it shows detecting the mouse on my computer. However, the mouse doesn't work. I do have it on power on. Does anyone know what is my problem here? Note, i don't see any light that it is power on though. Is it suppose to have a light on to indicate it is powered on?
     
    Drew1, Jan 4, 2011
    #1
  2. aylafan

    aylafan TimelineX Elite

    Reputations:
    438
    Messages:
    1,247
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    56
    Yes, a green light should be shown near the mouse buttons to indicate it is powered on and it is supposed to have a red sensor shining from the bottom of the mouse.
     
    aylafan, Jan 4, 2011
    #2
  3. Drew1

    Drew1 Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    25
    Messages:
    2,076
    Likes Received:
    56
    Trophy Points:
    66
    okay i found out why it didn't work. I put the battery upside down :)
     
    Drew1, Jan 5, 2011
    #3
  4. Drew1

    Drew1 Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    25
    Messages:
    2,076
    Likes Received:
    56
    Trophy Points:
    66
    hey aylafan, do you know how long a battery would last in this mouse typically for? I do use the mouse a lot and maybe even 10 hours a day sometimes.
    Would you say at least 2 months?

    Also, would you say its better to sometimes used the wired mouse instead if you are going to use the desktop and save battery or is that not worth it?
     
    Drew1, Jan 5, 2011
    #4
  5. aylafan

    aylafan TimelineX Elite

    Reputations:
    438
    Messages:
    1,247
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    56
    The battery lasts around 2-3 weeks to a month for me. I play Counter-Strike: Source and Starcraft II almost everyday. It'll last longer if it is not under constant use.

    You should buy a 24-pack of Energizer AA batteries for $10 from Sam's Club or get rechargeble batteries. The mouse only uses 1 AA battery after all.

    Do you like the mouse so far? Is it an okay size or a little too small? It should be very responsive in games. I use mine with a Steel Series QcK mini Mouse Pad.
     
    aylafan, Jan 5, 2011
    #5
  6. houstoned

    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

    Reputations:
    2,852
    Messages:
    2,224
    Likes Received:
    388
    Trophy Points:
    101
    houstoned, Jan 5, 2011
    #6
  7. Drew1

    Drew1 Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    25
    Messages:
    2,076
    Likes Received:
    56
    Trophy Points:
    66
    The thing is my neighbors mouse is very comfortable and its a logitech but logitech 450m or something like that so i didn't went to best buy to take a look at this mouse. I don't know why but this mouse does feel a bit smaller than my neighbors mouse. I like it yes :)

    I also have rechargeable batteries so i guess i can use those instead of buying batteries everytime thanks houstoned.

    Also, who is that in your avatar houstoned?? Is that some singer/artist?
     
    Drew1, Jan 5, 2011
    #7
  8. houstoned

    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

    Reputations:
    2,852
    Messages:
    2,224
    Likes Received:
    388
    Trophy Points:
    101
    some random female. i just liked her artwork.
     
    houstoned, Jan 6, 2011
    #8