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[Maverick22 994]

I have just recently purchased a Microsoft IntelliMouse, optical,

It works perfectly, the only problem is that even with the computer 'shut down', the mouse is still live, i.e the red LED stays on all the time and does not go off. 

 

I know LED's last for years, but is there anyway of turning it off, other than diconnecting the mains altogether.

 

Thanks in anticipation.

[Penbwlch 810]

I don't know that particular mouse but it may depend on whether it is a wireless mouse or is connected to the PC.

If a connected mouse, you may need to unplug the connector at the PC in order to turn off the LED.

However, I rather suspect that it is a wireless mouse. This will have an internal rechargeable battery(s) which you probably have to remove in order to turn off the light.

Of course, you could always drop it in a bucket of water.

[Maverick22 994]

Thanks, it's a wired mouse, I think the PS/2 plug must be live all the time.

[Penbwlch 810]

It sounds like it. The bucket of water still works, though.

[bluearsedfly 0]

try a mouse trap for the pesky lil varmint

[deputywave 0]

whack it with a broom.

[Goldtop 0]

Or stand on the chair screaming at the sight of it!!

[Goldtop 0]

Or stand on the chair screaming at the sight of it!!

[Radders 0]

Is there a timer under the programming of the mouse.  I had one on my previous system and I could time it so that the mouse shut down or hibernated after a stated period of time.

[Radders 0]

Is there a timer under the programming of the mouse.  I had one on my previous system and I could time it so that the mouse shut down or hibernated after a stated period of time.

[Fingersmuldoon 7]

Hi,

Its down to the power management subsystem of your PC.   In most cases you will find that, with newer PC's, certain things remain 'live' when the PC is shut-down.   This includes your LAN port, the USB ports, and sometimes the COM ports.

The amount of power these consume is minimal, and the LED in your mouse will last for eons.   You will probably find that if you leave the mouse alone for a few seconds the LED will go into a sort of power save mode anyway, and will only spark back into life when it detects movement.

In order to confirm this I would suggest that you place a small piece of cathedral city cheddar next to the mouse when you have finished with the PC.   If, when you return, the cheese is untouched, your mouse has been in a power save mode.   If the cheese is gone I would be afraid, VERY AFRAID!

[Fingersmuldoon 7]

Hi,

Its down to the power management subsystem of your PC.   In most cases you will find that, with newer PC's, certain things remain 'live' when the PC is shut-down.   This includes your LAN port, the USB ports, and sometimes the COM ports.

The amount of power these consume is minimal, and the LED in your mouse will last for eons.   You will probably find that if you leave the mouse alone for a few seconds the LED will go into a sort of power save mode anyway, and will only spark back into life when it detects movement.

In order to confirm this I would suggest that you place a small piece of cathedral city cheddar next to the mouse when you have finished with the PC.   If, when you return, the cheese is untouched, your mouse has been in a power save mode.   If the cheese is gone I would be afraid, VERY AFRAID!

[Maverick22 994]

Hi' date='

Its down to the power management subsystem of your PC.   In most cases you will find that, with newer PC's, certain things remain 'live' when the PC is shut-down.   This includes your LAN port, the USB ports, and sometimes the COM ports.

The amount of power these consume is minimal, and the LED in your mouse will last for eons.   You will probably find that if you leave the mouse alone for a few seconds the LED will go into a sort of power save mode anyway, and will only spark back into life when it detects movement.

In order to confirm this I would suggest that you place a small piece of cathedral city cheddar next to the mouse when you have finished with the PC.   If, when you return, the cheese is untouched, your mouse has been in a power save mode.   If the cheese is gone I would be afraid, VERY AFRAID!

[/quote'] It didn't touch Cathederal City, but it took the Cheshire, the cat was smiling though. I have solved the problem. If you switch off at the mains the mouse light goes out, if you only switch off at the computer, it stays on. Thanks for your help, I had to buy a new mouse as putting it in a bucket of water knackered it, as did hitting it with a broom, but they only cost £12 each, so it wasn't too expensive.

[Maverick22 994]

Hi' date='

Its down to the power management subsystem of your PC.   In most cases you will find that, with newer PC's, certain things remain 'live' when the PC is shut-down.   This includes your LAN port, the USB ports, and sometimes the COM ports.

The amount of power these consume is minimal, and the LED in your mouse will last for eons.   You will probably find that if you leave the mouse alone for a few seconds the LED will go into a sort of power save mode anyway, and will only spark back into life when it detects movement.

In order to confirm this I would suggest that you place a small piece of cathedral city cheddar next to the mouse when you have finished with the PC.   If, when you return, the cheese is untouched, your mouse has been in a power save mode.   If the cheese is gone I would be afraid, VERY AFRAID!

[/quote'] It didn't touch Cathederal City, but it took the Cheshire, the cat was smiling though. I have solved the problem. If you switch off at the mains the mouse light goes out, if you only switch off at the computer, it stays on. Thanks for your help, I had to buy a new mouse as putting it in a bucket of water knackered it, as did hitting it with a broom, but they only cost £12 each, so it wasn't too expensive.