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    Discussion in 'HP' started by Bluman, Aug 20, 2004.

  1. Bluman

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    Hi, just purchased a HP Presario and had a Q about the addition of a external mouse. I have an optical mouse but with the wrong connection for the plug in where HP says it goes. My Q is, can't I use one of the USB ports? I know this is probably a lame Q but thought I would ask anyhow.
     
    Bluman, Aug 20, 2004
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  2. AJVETT

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    yes u can use the USB port for an optical mouse, the newer ones have USB connections.
     
    AJVETT, Aug 20, 2004
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    Thanks for the quick response.
     
    Bluman, Aug 20, 2004
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    no problem.
     
    AJVETT, Aug 20, 2004
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    Bluman,

    Is your mouse USB or PS/2? If it's PS/2, you can get a PS2 to USB adapter and it should work fine.

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Aug 21, 2004
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    my other Optical mouse has a USB to PS/2 connector but that 1 broke, and i had to get a new one USB only but i have no compaints.
     
    AJVETT, Aug 21, 2004
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