Why is my Dell wireless mouse not connecting?

Verify that the batteries are new and properly inserted and that the mouse and keyboard are turned on. Remove and reinsert the receiver. If you still experience connection issues, restart your computer. Press and release the Bluetooth® button on the mouse and receiver.

What Does flashing light on Dell mouse mean?

Check if the batterystatus light is flashing amber 10 times, indicating that the battery power is low. If the battery is fully depleted, the battery-status light will not turn on. Restart your computer. If you are pairing the mouse with the USB dongle, ensure that the USB dongle is directly connected to your computer.

How do I connect my Dell optical mouse?

Pairing up your wireless mouse

  1. Connect the Dell Universal USB dongle to the USB port on your computer.
  2. The connection-mode light on the mouse turns on to indicate it has paired and then turns off.
  3. The mouse is paired with your computer.

How do I check the battery on my wireless mouse?

To examine the battery status in Control Panel, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, click Run, type main. cpl, and then click OK.
  2. On the Wireless tab, verify the status of the battery. If the status of the battery is Good, the batteries most likely do not have to be changed.

How do you connect wireless mouse to computer?

Installing a Bluetooth mouse in Windows

  1. If your mouse has a dongle, plug it into the USB port of your laptop or PC.
  2. Via the Windows logo and via the gear icon, go to ‘Settings’ and click on ‘Devices’.
  3. Turn Bluetooth on.
  4. Press and hold the sync button on the bottom of the mouse.

What are the causes of mouse failure?

Bad surface Although most mice work on any surface, if you’re having problems, use a different mouse pad or surface, such as a book or piece of paper. For example, optical mice are notorious for not working on glossy surfaces. Putting a piece a paper under the mouse is a quick fix for this issue.