It goes to a corner of the screen (not always the same one) in an instant and it takes me a while to work out where it is and get it back again. This happens it two different games so far (I have only played three) - one is B&W 2, the other F.E.A.R. where I end up looking at the ceiling or floor and spinning on the spot for a second or two - very annoying. I have an optical logitec mouse and no mouse mat.
- could it just be the mouse getting confused with the pattern of whatever I am using for a mat? it seems unlikely as some mats have patterns on them... and it hasn't happened in the third game (supreme commander) or at least not that I have noticed.
Any help appreciated.
2007-06-12 16:20:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
brit cop - I already said I have an optical mouse. gee I hope I never have to rely on you to solve a crime for me, not very good attention to detail there m8! :p
2007-06-12 16:28:01 · update #1
More than likely, the mouse is having trouble with the surface you're using it on. Optical mice can have trouble with surfaces that are shiny or otherwise interfere with the optics. Put the mouse on a plain, solid-colored mouse pad and see if that does the trick. If you don't have a mousepad, tape a piece of printer paper securely to the desk and use the mouse on there to see if it solves the problem.
2007-06-12 16:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by cs_gmlynarczyk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes optical mice don't need a mat, it's not pattern "color" but the issue still is the surface because it reflects/reads off it. Especially if you have a glass table top or some shiny surface, it'll mess with your movement. General writing paper gives a nice substitute.
There's also a hot-key you can set with the mouse configuration under Settings>Control Panel, where it'll allow you to "ping" the location of your mouse pointer. Might not work in-game.
But some added gaming advice: use a mouse-pad with a gel wrist pad to avoid repetitive motion injuries.
2007-06-12 16:29:17 · answer #2 · answered by inkscribble 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, you need to specify what kind of mouse you're using (Laser or ball/trackball). If you're using a trackball/ball mouse, take out the ball from the bottom and see if there is some stuff lodged in the mouse. If that didn't work (or you use a laser mouse), try finding a driver or update the current driver for your Keyboard and mouse. Once you do that, your mouse should be under control.
2007-06-12 16:25:41 · answer #3 · answered by Lucifer Sam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try pulling the batteries if you have a wireless and let it set for one minute holding the reset button or click the left button and hold one minute and then reinstall and try again. I am assuming you got the mouse with the computer if not see if yo have the latest drivers from logitec. I have had some of the same trouble and twice I have had to send it back for replacement.
2007-06-12 17:12:31 · answer #4 · answered by Right 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's better for a mouse pad to have a pattern on it. if it's just blank, then it's more likely to be confused. the optical sensor thingy sees changes under it, so it's only logical that mouse pads would have elaborate patterns or pictures on them. you could also try cleaning the mouse. sometimes that helps.
2007-06-12 16:24:51 · answer #5 · answered by Lenny C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a function of on the spot mice. it somewhat is brought about by the lag time between the mouse broadcasting and the workstation receiving. With a under pressure mouse, there is no intermediate step to complicate issues. for my section, I hate extraneous buttons on a mouse. i exploit an undemanding Microsoft mouse that has a scroll wheel, a "back" button and a "forward" button on the two area (for use in internet browsers; i actually do use the back button each and every on occasion). this is it. something extra effective than that bothers me. (i actually used to have a Logitech mouse with an excellent style of buttons on it, and that i actually went into the placing and disabled all of them.) on the different hand, an excellent style of people somewhat appreciate fancy gaming mice that have all styles of buttons and doodads. they are lots extra costly, and not mandatory, yet i assume in case you like that variety of element and function money to blow...
2016-10-17 02:24:45 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a wireless mouse, it could be interference from nearby electronics. Otherwise, try using a mouse pad.
2007-06-12 16:24:04 · answer #7 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could also be the driver, I had problems with my mouse too, it started opening applications and click all over my computer and also start button and stuff and it went crazy. Then I uninstalled the driver, and it went fine :)
2007-06-12 18:17:57 · answer #8 · answered by Nirkon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if its a wireless mouse try moving the receiver closer to the mouse, otherwise it could just be a faulty mouse.
2007-06-12 16:24:56 · answer #9 · answered by Kris G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a dust particle on the laser, take some dry compressed air and blow out the lense to clean it.
2007-06-12 16:23:49 · answer #10 · answered by alphawhiskey43 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋