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How do you connect a wireless Bluetooth mouse?

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If your computer has Bluetooth capabilities, you go into the control panel or settings and turn on the Bluetooth discovery. Then, you pair the devices, typically by pressing a button on the mouse or selecting it from a menu.

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Do I need to keep all my fingers on the mouse?

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No, you only need one or two fingers to click. Use your palm to navigate the mouse.

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What if I disconnected the key part mouse to use only the optical mouse?

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Nothing. They work independently of each other. In Windows, you can launch the onscreen keyboard to type with out a keyboard. To enable this: Right click on the task bar (normally at the bottom) > Click on Show Touch Keyboard. A keyboard icon will show at the right of your taskbar.

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How can I adjust my computer mouse so it doesn't move so fast?

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Press the Windows key, then press mouse. On the side, there should have additional mouse settings, speed being one of them.

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I want to know how to log into a computer. I am a beginner.

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First make sure the computer is plugged in, then turn it on. Next, depending on the model, you will likely need to log in or enter a password.

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I want to use a separate mouse instead of the one that came with my laptop.

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Plug in the separate mouse to your computer or hook it up wirelessly if that is the type of mouse that you have.

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