RE: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
Ok, thanks for that Ronni, is it safe to assume the foibles I am experiencing are not just a simple set-up error by me but in fact a genuine bug which needs fixing? We will hang in there. Cheers... Peter... -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Sunday, 17 January 2010 3:21 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Hi Peter, As Wendy said in her reply, deleting the bluetooth plist in MacIntosh HD LibraryPreferences and restarting computer. The Magic Mouse then works properly however, this annoying fix needs to be done every time I shut down and restart the computer. Hopefully Apple will have a fix for the Magic Mouse soon. OS X 10.6.3 is due to be released very soon with a lot of 'fixes' Just Hang in there Peter Cheers, Ronni On 17/01/2010, at 3:00 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: HI all, I've followed Wendy's tips here and managed to locate and delete the Bluetooth plist file and then a restart. First time i did this, functionality was good (Left and Right mouse commands were working). I still haven't explored the functions of the mouse beyond standard pointing and Left Right click commands - until I get these reliable, not a lot of point using it I then did a software update which in turn required a restart after the updates. Following this, the mouse reverted to its stubborn self (no Left or Right mouse commands working) yet moving the mouse around would move the pointer. If it try Open mouse preferences I get the little video demo, but still no Right or Left functioning from the Mouse. I'm rapidly loosing credibility with SWMBO as it is she who uses the Macbook. Any further tips from anyone? Peter. 13 Macbook Snow Leopard Magic (!) Mouse Time Capsule 1TB -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Wendy S. Austin Sent: Wednesday, 13 January 2010 11:49 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Greetings Peter Not sure if your problems are the same as mine - I am having problems with Magic Mouse whereby it stopped doing all the extra things like scrolling and became just an 'ordinary mouse'. Also looking at the System Preferences Mouse, I no longer got the video showing how to use the Magic Mouse, instead it just showed ordinary mouse setups.After three lengthy phone calls with Apple Support, the third person I spoke with suggested deleting the bluetooth plist in MacIntosh HD LibraryPreferences and restarting computer. The Magic Mouse then works properly however, this annoying fix needs to be done every time I shut down and restart the computer. I am about to speak with Apple again to see if there is a proper, permanent fix for it. Wendy Hobart On 12/01/2010, at 14:56 , Crisp, Peter wrote: Has anyone else had this experience, what are the simple guides for a newbie to undertake to correct this aberration for good? Is this a known phenomenon or am I unique in my experinces here? -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au * NOTICE - This message from Hatch is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information which is privileged, confidential or proprietary. Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, arrive late or contain viruses. By communicating with us via e-mail, you accept such risks. When addressed to our clients, any information, drawings, opinions or advice (collectively, information) contained in this e-mail is subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing agreements. Where no such agreement exists, the recipient shall neither rely upon nor disclose to others, such information without our written consent. Unless otherwise agreed, we do not assume any liability with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information set out in this e-mail. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail and destroy and delete the message from your computer. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
Hi Peter, Make sure you have uninstalled any other wireless mice and any other mouse software, especially something like USB overdrive (uninstall not just remove the preference panel). Then reinstall the Apple Wireless Mouse Update 1.0 and pair your Magic Mouse and then try. Make sure you are in a scrollable window also! See if all functions work now on Magic Mouse. http://support.apple.com/kb/DL950 Cheers, Ronni On 17/01/2010, at 4:08 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Ok, thanks for that Ronni, is it safe to assume the foibles I am experiencing are not just a simple set-up error by me but in fact a genuine bug which needs fixing? We will hang in there. Cheers... Peter... -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Sunday, 17 January 2010 3:21 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Hi Peter, As Wendy said in her reply, deleting the bluetooth plist in MacIntosh HD LibraryPreferences and restarting computer. The Magic Mouse then works properly however, this annoying fix needs to be done every time I shut down and restart the computer. Hopefully Apple will have a fix for the Magic Mouse soon. OS X 10.6.3 is due to be released very soon with a lot of 'fixes' Just Hang in there Peter Cheers, Ronni On 17/01/2010, at 3:00 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: HI all, I've followed Wendy's tips here and managed to locate and delete the Bluetooth plist file and then a restart. First time i did this, functionality was good (Left and Right mouse commands were working). I still haven't explored the functions of the mouse beyond standard pointing and Left Right click commands - until I get these reliable, not a lot of point using it I then did a software update which in turn required a restart after the updates. Following this, the mouse reverted to its stubborn self (no Left or Right mouse commands working) yet moving the mouse around would move the pointer. If it try Open mouse preferences I get the little video demo, but still no Right or Left functioning from the Mouse. I'm rapidly loosing credibility with SWMBO as it is she who uses the Macbook. Any further tips from anyone? Peter. 13 Macbook Snow Leopard Magic (!) Mouse Time Capsule 1TB -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Wendy S. Austin Sent: Wednesday, 13 January 2010 11:49 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Greetings Peter Not sure if your problems are the same as mine - I am having problems with Magic Mouse whereby it stopped doing all the extra things like scrolling and became just an 'ordinary mouse'. Also looking at the System Preferences Mouse, I no longer got the video showing how to use the Magic Mouse, instead it just showed ordinary mouse setups.After three lengthy phone calls with Apple Support, the third person I spoke with suggested deleting the bluetooth plist in MacIntosh HD LibraryPreferences and restarting computer. The Magic Mouse then works properly however, this annoying fix needs to be done every time I shut down and restart the computer. I am about to speak with Apple again to see if there is a proper, permanent fix for it. Wendy Hobart On 12/01/2010, at 14:56 , Crisp, Peter wrote: Has anyone else had this experience, what are the simple guides for a newbie to undertake to correct this aberration for good? Is this a known phenomenon or am I unique in my experinces here? -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
RE: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
Hi all, Ronnie specifically for your help, I've done all the instructions below and all seems to be ok now - at least as a basic mouse - I haven't progressed to the high-foluting (sp?) features of the Magic Mouse yet, I'll give it a while as a stocker for now. So for others with misbehaving Magic Mice (Wendy?), please give the routine below a go and I hope it works for you too. Regards Peter... Kind Regards, Peter Crisp, Associate, BE Mech HATCH (Phone + 61 8 9428 5437 2Fax + 61 8 9428 ÈMob 0402 001 019 ?E-mail pcr...@hatch.com.au Website http://www.hatch.com.au/ -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Sunday, 17 January 2010 5:12 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Hi Peter, Make sure you have uninstalled any other wireless mice and any other mouse software, especially something like USB overdrive (uninstall not just remove the preference panel). Then reinstall the Apple Wireless Mouse Update 1.0 and pair your Magic Mouse and then try. Make sure you are in a scrollable window also! See if all functions work now on Magic Mouse. http://support.apple.com/kb/DL950 Cheers, Ronni On 17/01/2010, at 4:08 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Ok, thanks for that Ronni, is it safe to assume the foibles I am experiencing are not just a simple set-up error by me but in fact a genuine bug which needs fixing? We will hang in there. Cheers... Peter... -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Sunday, 17 January 2010 3:21 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Hi Peter, As Wendy said in her reply, deleting the bluetooth plist in MacIntosh HD LibraryPreferences and restarting computer. The Magic Mouse then works properly however, this annoying fix needs to be done every time I shut down and restart the computer. Hopefully Apple will have a fix for the Magic Mouse soon. OS X 10.6.3 is due to be released very soon with a lot of 'fixes' Just Hang in there Peter Cheers, Ronni On 17/01/2010, at 3:00 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: HI all, I've followed Wendy's tips here and managed to locate and delete the Bluetooth plist file and then a restart. First time i did this, functionality was good (Left and Right mouse commands were working). I still haven't explored the functions of the mouse beyond standard pointing and Left Right click commands - until I get these reliable, not a lot of point using it I then did a software update which in turn required a restart after the updates. Following this, the mouse reverted to its stubborn self (no Left or Right mouse commands working) yet moving the mouse around would move the pointer. If it try Open mouse preferences I get the little video demo, but still no Right or Left functioning from the Mouse. I'm rapidly loosing credibility with SWMBO as it is she who uses the Macbook. Any further tips from anyone? Peter. 13 Macbook Snow Leopard Magic (!) Mouse Time Capsule 1TB -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Wendy S. Austin Sent: Wednesday, 13 January 2010 11:49 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Greetings Peter Not sure if your problems are the same as mine - I am having problems with Magic Mouse whereby it stopped doing all the extra things like scrolling and became just an 'ordinary mouse'. Also looking at the System Preferences Mouse, I no longer got the video showing how to use the Magic Mouse, instead it just showed ordinary mouse setups.After three lengthy phone calls with Apple Support, the third person I spoke with suggested deleting the bluetooth plist in MacIntosh HD LibraryPreferences and restarting computer. The Magic Mouse then works properly however, this annoying fix needs to be done every time I shut down and restart the computer. I am about to speak with Apple again to see if there is a proper, permanent fix for it. Wendy Hobart On 12/01/2010, at 14:56 , Crisp, Peter wrote: Has anyone else had this experience, what are the simple guides for a newbie to undertake to correct this aberration for good? Is this a known phenomenon or am I unique in my experinces here? -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au * NOTICE - This message from Hatch is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information which is privileged, confidential or proprietary. Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could
RE: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
HI all, I've followed Wendy's tips here and managed to locate and delete the Bluetooth plist file and then a restart. First time i did this, functionality was good (Left and Right mouse commands were working). I still haven't explored the functions of the mouse beyond standard pointing and Left Right click commands - until I get these reliable, not a lot of point using it I then did a software update which in turn required a restart after the updates. Following this, the mouse reverted to its stubborn self (no Left or Right mouse commands working) yet moving the mouse around would move the pointer. If it try Open mouse preferences I get the little video demo, but still no Right or Left functioning from the Mouse. I'm rapidly loosing credibility with SWMBO as it is she who uses the Macbook. Any further tips from anyone? Peter. 13 Macbook Snow Leopard Magic (!) Mouse Time Capsule 1TB -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Wendy S. Austin Sent: Wednesday, 13 January 2010 11:49 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Greetings Peter Not sure if your problems are the same as mine - I am having problems with Magic Mouse whereby it stopped doing all the extra things like scrolling and became just an 'ordinary mouse'. Also looking at the System Preferences Mouse, I no longer got the video showing how to use the Magic Mouse, instead it just showed ordinary mouse setups.After three lengthy phone calls with Apple Support, the third person I spoke with suggested deleting the bluetooth plist in MacIntosh HD LibraryPreferences and restarting computer. The Magic Mouse then works properly however, this annoying fix needs to be done every time I shut down and restart the computer. I am about to speak with Apple again to see if there is a proper, permanent fix for it. Wendy Hobart On 12/01/2010, at 14:56 , Crisp, Peter wrote: Has anyone else had this experience, what are the simple guides for a newbie to undertake to correct this aberration for good? Is this a known phenomenon or am I unique in my experinces here? -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au * NOTICE - This message from Hatch is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information which is privileged, confidential or proprietary. Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, arrive late or contain viruses. By communicating with us via e-mail, you accept such risks. When addressed to our clients, any information, drawings, opinions or advice (collectively, information) contained in this e-mail is subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing agreements. Where no such agreement exists, the recipient shall neither rely upon nor disclose to others, such information without our written consent. Unless otherwise agreed, we do not assume any liability with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information set out in this e-mail. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail and destroy and delete the message from your computer. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
Hi Peter, As Wendy said in her reply, deleting the bluetooth plist in MacIntosh HD LibraryPreferences and restarting computer. The Magic Mouse then works properly however, this annoying fix needs to be done every time I shut down and restart the computer. Hopefully Apple will have a fix for the Magic Mouse soon. OS X 10.6.3 is due to be released very soon with a lot of 'fixes' Just Hang in there Peter Cheers, Ronni On 17/01/2010, at 3:00 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: HI all, I've followed Wendy's tips here and managed to locate and delete the Bluetooth plist file and then a restart. First time i did this, functionality was good (Left and Right mouse commands were working). I still haven't explored the functions of the mouse beyond standard pointing and Left Right click commands - until I get these reliable, not a lot of point using it I then did a software update which in turn required a restart after the updates. Following this, the mouse reverted to its stubborn self (no Left or Right mouse commands working) yet moving the mouse around would move the pointer. If it try Open mouse preferences I get the little video demo, but still no Right or Left functioning from the Mouse. I'm rapidly loosing credibility with SWMBO as it is she who uses the Macbook. Any further tips from anyone? Peter. 13 Macbook Snow Leopard Magic (!) Mouse Time Capsule 1TB -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Wendy S. Austin Sent: Wednesday, 13 January 2010 11:49 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Greetings Peter Not sure if your problems are the same as mine - I am having problems with Magic Mouse whereby it stopped doing all the extra things like scrolling and became just an 'ordinary mouse'. Also looking at the System Preferences Mouse, I no longer got the video showing how to use the Magic Mouse, instead it just showed ordinary mouse setups.After three lengthy phone calls with Apple Support, the third person I spoke with suggested deleting the bluetooth plist in MacIntosh HD LibraryPreferences and restarting computer. The Magic Mouse then works properly however, this annoying fix needs to be done every time I shut down and restart the computer. I am about to speak with Apple again to see if there is a proper, permanent fix for it. Wendy Hobart On 12/01/2010, at 14:56 , Crisp, Peter wrote: Has anyone else had this experience, what are the simple guides for a newbie to undertake to correct this aberration for good? Is this a known phenomenon or am I unique in my experinces here? -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
RE: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
Ok, thanks for this Wendy, it sounds as though you are experiencing the same problems I am currently experiencing. I will try your tip and revert. Peter. Kind Regards, Peter Crisp, Associate, BE Mech HATCH (Phone + 61 8 9428 5437 2Fax + 61 8 9428 ÈMob 0402 001 019 ?E-mail pcr...@hatch.com.au Website http://www.hatch.com.au/ -Original Message- From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Wendy S. Austin Sent: Wednesday, 13 January 2010 11:49 AM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Greetings Peter Not sure if your problems are the same as mine - I am having problems with Magic Mouse whereby it stopped doing all the extra things like scrolling and became just an 'ordinary mouse'. Also looking at the System Preferences Mouse, I no longer got the video showing how to use the Magic Mouse, instead it just showed ordinary mouse setups.After three lengthy phone calls with Apple Support, the third person I spoke with suggested deleting the bluetooth plist in MacIntosh HD LibraryPreferences and restarting computer. The Magic Mouse then works properly however, this annoying fix needs to be done every time I shut down and restart the computer. I am about to speak with Apple again to see if there is a proper, permanent fix for it. Wendy Hobart On 12/01/2010, at 14:56 , Crisp, Peter wrote: Has anyone else had this experience, what are the simple guides for a newbie to undertake to correct this aberration for good? Is this a known phenomenon or am I unique in my experinces here? -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au * NOTICE - This message from Hatch is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information which is privileged, confidential or proprietary. Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, arrive late or contain viruses. By communicating with us via e-mail, you accept such risks. When addressed to our clients, any information, drawings, opinions or advice (collectively, information) contained in this e-mail is subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing agreements. Where no such agreement exists, the recipient shall neither rely upon nor disclose to others, such information without our written consent. Unless otherwise agreed, we do not assume any liability with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information set out in this e-mail. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail and destroy and delete the message from your computer. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
RE: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
Ronnie, I tried all this last night around midnight. The instructions you gave were clear, and I put all the settings per your note followed explicitly. When I went to Update - the response was Time Capsule cannot be found, would you like to rescan? So I did, and the not found message repeated back to me over and over. I quit at that point due to lack of patience and sleep, I was in the same range as all other successful wireless traffic till now from the TC so I am unsure why the Update command did not get acknowledged by the TC, I might try being sat next to it next time or even an Ethernet connection (even though I shouldn't have to). Cheers Peter Kind Regards, Peter Crisp, Associate, BE Mech HATCH *Phone + 61 8 9428 5437 *Fax + 61 8 9428 *Mob 0402 001 019 ?E-mail pcr...@hatch.com.au Website http://www.hatch.com.au/ From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 9:29 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Hi Peter, Without knowing how you setup your Time Capsule Wireless Network originally. I'm assuming you followed the Instructions that came with Time Capsule to setup a Dual Band Network with WPA2 encryption. To change the Wireless Mode: 1. Open Airport Utility 2. Double click your Time Capsule Network (in Left Column) 3. Then click the Wireless button 4. Have Allow this network to be extended ticked 5. Radio Mode: what do you have selected? ... is it Automatic? Radio Mode: You can change it to 802.11n only (5 GHZ - 802.11b/g/n ... you might have to hold Option click to display this. 6. Radio Channel Selection: Automatic Click Update, and wait until your Time Capsule restarts and appears in Airport Utility. Then check if your MacBook is connecting to the 802.11n ... Hold down the option key on your keyboard while you click the fan shaped Airport icon at the top of your screen. It should now be PHY Mode: 802.11n Cheers, Ronni On 12/01/2010, at 8:56 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Hi Ronnie, I managed to verify that my Transmit Rate is 54 - so I am on g level speeds. I have had a look around the Airport and unable to see how I can reset to n speeds. I presume it's easy once I find it. Is it a setting on the Macbook or a setting on the Time Capsule I need to alter? How do I alter it? Thanks Peter... From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 1:23 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Hi Peter, You have the new iTB Time Capsule which is a Dual Band (5GHz/2.4GHz), so your MacBook should be connecting to the faster n band. You probably setup yas Automatic Radio Mode. To verify if your MacBook is connecting to the faster n band: Hold down the option key on your keyboard while you click the fan shaped Airport icon at the top of your screen. Look for Transmit Rate. A value of 54 indicates that the network is operating at g level speeds. 70-80 and up indicates that you are at faster n speeds. My MacBook Pro Transmit Rate is always around 270. Cheers, Ronni On 12/01/2010, at 12:51 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Thanks for that Ronni. The Macbook/mouse is located within 10m (as the crow flies) of the Time Capsule and logistically it is hard in my house to get outside Bluetooth range (~10m) of the TC. I will move outside Bluetooth range of the TC next time it happens to see if it frees- up. Changing the wireless settings to 5GHz/N - how do I know if I am or am not on this currently? How do I change this? Is this in the Time Capsule settings? Thanks again. Peter... From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 12:20 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse On 12/01/2010, at 11:56 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: I am a recent poster and a Mac newbie so coming up to speed having been PC for many years. I recently purchased a Macbook 13 and with it I have a Time Capsule 1TB and a Magic Mouse. From previous postings on the WAMUG I downloaded the MagicPrefs and see it opens up lots of potential with the Magic Mouse. So far I am using the Magic Mouse as a 'simple' mouse ie pointer moving around and Left and Right click. Occasionally after the Macbook goes to Sleep, wakening it up by wiggling the mouse brings the Macbook back to life, whereupon the Macbook goes into Time Machine backup mode - if it is more than 1 hour since the last backup. While this is happening the mouse works ONLY AS A POINTER. No amount of clicking on the Left or Right side enables any selection to happen - neither does the trackpad during this time enable any selections. I had to resort to a hard crash by holding down the power button
Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
Hi Peter, Sometimes just Quit Airport Utility if it doesn't find TC, then Open Time Capsule again and see if it Time Capsule is then showing. You certainly shouldn't have to be sitting near to Time Capsule and you don't need to connect by Ethernet once you have setup your Network. You can make changes to the Network through Airport Utility over wireless. Cheers, Ronni On 14/01/2010, at 9:54 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Ronnie, I tried all this last night around midnight. The instructions you gave were clear, and I put all the settings per your note followed explicitly. When I went to “Update” – the response was “Time Capsule cannot be found, would you like to rescan”? So I did, and the “not found” message repeated back to me over and over. I quit at that point due to lack of patience and sleep, I was in the same range as all other successful wireless traffic till now from the TC so I am unsure why the Update command did not get acknowledged by the TC, I might try being sat next to it next time or even an Ethernet connection (even though I shouldn’t have to). Cheers Peter…. Kind Regards, Peter Crisp, Associate, BE Mech HATCH (Phone + 61 8 9428 5437 2Fax + 61 8 9428 ÈMob 0402 001 019 ?E-mail pcr...@hatch.com.au Website http://www.hatch.com.au/ From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 9:29 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Hi Peter, Without knowing how you setup your Time Capsule Wireless Network originally. I'm assuming you followed the Instructions that came with Time Capsule to setup a Dual Band Network with WPA2 encryption. To change the Wireless Mode: 1. Open Airport Utility 2. Double click your Time Capsule Network (in Left Column) 3. Then click the Wireless button 4. Have Allow this network to be extended ticked 5. Radio Mode: what do you have selected? ... is it Automatic? Radio Mode: You can change it to 802.11n only (5 GHZ - 802.11b/g/n ... you might have to hold Option click to display this. 6. Radio Channel Selection: Automatic Click Update, and wait until your Time Capsule restarts and appears in Airport Utility. Then check if your MacBook is connecting to the 802.11n ... Hold down the option key on your keyboard while you click the fan shaped Airport icon at the top of your screen. It should now be PHY Mode: 802.11n Cheers, Ronni On 12/01/2010, at 8:56 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Hi Ronnie, I managed to verify that my Transmit Rate is 54 – so I am on “g” level speeds. I have had a look around the Airport and unable to see how I can reset to “n” speeds. I presume it’s easy once I find it. Is it a setting on the Macbook or a setting on the Time Capsule I need to alter? How do I alter it? Thanks Peter… From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 1:23 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Hi Peter, You have the new iTB Time Capsule which is a Dual Band (5GHz/2.4GHz), so your MacBook should be connecting to the faster n band. You probably setup yas Automatic Radio Mode. To verify if your MacBook is connecting to the faster n band: Hold down the option key on your keyboard while you click the fan shaped Airport icon at the top of your screen. Look for Transmit Rate. A value of 54 indicates that the network is operating at g level speeds. 70-80 and up indicates that you are at faster n speeds. My MacBook Pro Transmit Rate is always around 270. Cheers, Ronni On 12/01/2010, at 12:51 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Thanks for that Ronni. The Macbook/mouse is located within 10m (as the crow flies) of the Time Capsule and logistically it is hard in my house to get outside Bluetooth range (~10m) of the TC. I will move outside Bluetooth range of the TC next time it happens to see if it “frees- up”. “Changing the wireless settings to 5GHz/N” – how do I know if I am or am not on this currently? How do I change this? Is this in the Time Capsule settings? Thanks again. Peter… From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 12:20 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse On 12/01/2010, at 11:56 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: I am a recent poster and a Mac newbie so coming up to speed having been PC for many years. I recently purchased a Macbook 13” and with it I have a Time Capsule 1TB and a Magic Mouse. From previous postings on the WAMUG I downloaded the MagicPrefs and see it opens up lots of potential with the Magic Mouse. So far I am using the Magic Mouse as a ‘simple’ mouse ie pointer moving around and Left and Right click. Occasionally after the Macbook goes to Sleep, wakening it up by wiggling
Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
Sorry Peter, I meant of course Open Airport Utility again, NOT Open Time Capsule again :-( I'm too tired today trying to handle more than 5 jobs at a time Cheers, Ronni On 14/01/2010, at 10:07 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Peter, Sometimes just Quit Airport Utility if it doesn't find TC, then Open Time Capsule again and see if it Time Capsule is then showing. You certainly shouldn't have to be sitting near to Time Capsule and you don't need to connect by Ethernet once you have setup your Network. You can make changes to the Network through Airport Utility over wireless. Cheers, Ronni On 14/01/2010, at 9:54 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Ronnie, I tried all this last night around midnight. The instructions you gave were clear, and I put all the settings per your note followed explicitly. When I went to “Update” – the response was “Time Capsule cannot be found, would you like to rescan”? So I did, and the “not found” message repeated back to me over and over. I quit at that point due to lack of patience and sleep, I was in the same range as all other successful wireless traffic till now from the TC so I am unsure why the Update command did not get acknowledged by the TC, I might try being sat next to it next time or even an Ethernet connection (even though I shouldn’t have to). Cheers Peter…. Kind Regards, Peter Crisp, Associate, BE Mech HATCH (Phone + 61 8 9428 5437 2Fax + 61 8 9428 ÈMob 0402 001 019 ?E-mail pcr...@hatch.com.au Website http://www.hatch.com.au/ From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 9:29 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Hi Peter, Without knowing how you setup your Time Capsule Wireless Network originally. I'm assuming you followed the Instructions that came with Time Capsule to setup a Dual Band Network with WPA2 encryption. To change the Wireless Mode: 1. Open Airport Utility 2. Double click your Time Capsule Network (in Left Column) 3. Then click the Wireless button 4. Have Allow this network to be extended ticked 5. Radio Mode: what do you have selected? ... is it Automatic? Radio Mode: You can change it to 802.11n only (5 GHZ - 802.11b/g/n ... you might have to hold Option click to display this. 6. Radio Channel Selection: Automatic Click Update, and wait until your Time Capsule restarts and appears in Airport Utility. Then check if your MacBook is connecting to the 802.11n ... Hold down the option key on your keyboard while you click the fan shaped Airport icon at the top of your screen. It should now be PHY Mode: 802.11n Cheers, Ronni On 12/01/2010, at 8:56 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Hi Ronnie, I managed to verify that my Transmit Rate is 54 – so I am on “g” level speeds. I have had a look around the Airport and unable to see how I can reset to “n” speeds. I presume it’s easy once I find it. Is it a setting on the Macbook or a setting on the Time Capsule I need to alter? How do I alter it? Thanks Peter… From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 1:23 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Hi Peter, You have the new iTB Time Capsule which is a Dual Band (5GHz/2.4GHz), so your MacBook should be connecting to the faster n band. You probably setup yas Automatic Radio Mode. To verify if your MacBook is connecting to the faster n band: Hold down the option key on your keyboard while you click the fan shaped Airport icon at the top of your screen. Look for Transmit Rate. A value of 54 indicates that the network is operating at g level speeds. 70-80 and up indicates that you are at faster n speeds. My MacBook Pro Transmit Rate is always around 270. Cheers, Ronni On 12/01/2010, at 12:51 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Thanks for that Ronni. The Macbook/mouse is located within 10m (as the crow flies) of the Time Capsule and logistically it is hard in my house to get outside Bluetooth range (~10m) of the TC. I will move outside Bluetooth range of the TC next time it happens to see if it “frees- up”. “Changing the wireless settings to 5GHz/N” – how do I know if I am or am not on this currently? How do I change this? Is this in the Time Capsule settings? Thanks again. Peter… From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 12:20 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse On 12/01/2010, at 11:56 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: I am a recent poster and a Mac newbie so coming up to speed having been PC for many years. I recently purchased a Macbook 13” and with it I have a Time Capsule 1TB and a Magic Mouse. From previous postings on the WAMUG I downloaded the MagicPrefs and see
RE: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
Hi Ronnie, I managed to verify that my Transmit Rate is 54 - so I am on g level speeds. I have had a look around the Airport and unable to see how I can reset to n speeds. I presume it's easy once I find it. Is it a setting on the Macbook or a setting on the Time Capsule I need to alter? How do I alter it? Thanks Peter... From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 1:23 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Hi Peter, You have the new iTB Time Capsule which is a Dual Band (5GHz/2.4GHz), so your MacBook should be connecting to the faster n band. You probably setup yas Automatic Radio Mode. To verify if your MacBook is connecting to the faster n band: Hold down the option key on your keyboard while you click the fan shaped Airport icon at the top of your screen. Look for Transmit Rate. A value of 54 indicates that the network is operating at g level speeds. 70-80 and up indicates that you are at faster n speeds. My MacBook Pro Transmit Rate is always around 270. Cheers, Ronni On 12/01/2010, at 12:51 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Thanks for that Ronni. The Macbook/mouse is located within 10m (as the crow flies) of the Time Capsule and logistically it is hard in my house to get outside Bluetooth range (~10m) of the TC. I will move outside Bluetooth range of the TC next time it happens to see if it frees- up. Changing the wireless settings to 5GHz/N - how do I know if I am or am not on this currently? How do I change this? Is this in the Time Capsule settings? Thanks again. Peter... From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 12:20 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse On 12/01/2010, at 11:56 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: I am a recent poster and a Mac newbie so coming up to speed having been PC for many years. I recently purchased a Macbook 13 and with it I have a Time Capsule 1TB and a Magic Mouse. From previous postings on the WAMUG I downloaded the MagicPrefs and see it opens up lots of potential with the Magic Mouse. So far I am using the Magic Mouse as a 'simple' mouse ie pointer moving around and Left and Right click. Occasionally after the Macbook goes to Sleep, wakening it up by wiggling the mouse brings the Macbook back to life, whereupon the Macbook goes into Time Machine backup mode - if it is more than 1 hour since the last backup. While this is happening the mouse works ONLY AS A POINTER. No amount of clicking on the Left or Right side enables any selection to happen - neither does the trackpad during this time enable any selections. I had to resort to a hard crash by holding down the power button to kick off again from scratch. Eventually I was able to restore mouse functioning with Left/Right button operation working properly. I tried Force Quit of all running programs and using the up/down arrows and Enter, was able to Force Quite everything, but still no joy. Has anyone else had this experience, what are the simple guides for a newbie to undertake to correct this aberration for good? Is this a known phenomenon or am I unique in my experinces here? Thanks for any help Regards Peter Crisp Hi Peter, Welcome to WAMUG Mailing List. The problem 'could' be too many wireless traffic.How far away from the Time Capsule are you using the Magic Mouse? Try moving further away from Time Capsule, where you use the mouse, or change the wireless settings to 5Ghz/N (is also a lot faster). Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au * NOTICE - This message from Hatch is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information which is privileged, confidential or proprietary. Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, arrive late or contain viruses. By communicating with us via e-mail, you accept such risks. When addressed to our clients, any information, drawings, opinions or advice (collectively, information) contained in this e-mail is subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing agreements. Where no such agreement exists, the recipient shall neither rely upon nor disclose to others, such information without our written consent. Unless otherwise agreed, we do not assume any liability
Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
Hi Peter, Without knowing how you setup your Time Capsule Wireless Network originally. I'm assuming you followed the Instructions that came with Time Capsule to setup a Dual Band Network with WPA2 encryption. To change the Wireless Mode: 1. Open Airport Utility 2. Double click your Time Capsule Network (in Left Column) 3. Then click the Wireless button 4. Have Allow this network to be extended ticked 5. Radio Mode: what do you have selected? ... is it Automatic? Radio Mode: You can change it to 802.11n only (5 GHZ - 802.11b/g/n ... you might have to hold Option click to display this. 6. Radio Channel Selection: Automatic Click Update, and wait until your Time Capsule restarts and appears in Airport Utility. Then check if your MacBook is connecting to the 802.11n ... Hold down the option key on your keyboard while you click the fan shaped Airport icon at the top of your screen. It should now be PHY Mode: 802.11n Cheers, Ronni On 12/01/2010, at 8:56 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Hi Ronnie, I managed to verify that my Transmit Rate is 54 – so I am on “g” level speeds. I have had a look around the Airport and unable to see how I can reset to “n” speeds. I presume it’s easy once I find it. Is it a setting on the Macbook or a setting on the Time Capsule I need to alter? How do I alter it? Thanks Peter… From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 1:23 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Hi Peter, You have the new iTB Time Capsule which is a Dual Band (5GHz/2.4GHz), so your MacBook should be connecting to the faster n band. You probably setup yas Automatic Radio Mode. To verify if your MacBook is connecting to the faster n band: Hold down the option key on your keyboard while you click the fan shaped Airport icon at the top of your screen. Look for Transmit Rate. A value of 54 indicates that the network is operating at g level speeds. 70-80 and up indicates that you are at faster n speeds. My MacBook Pro Transmit Rate is always around 270. Cheers, Ronni On 12/01/2010, at 12:51 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Thanks for that Ronni. The Macbook/mouse is located within 10m (as the crow flies) of the Time Capsule and logistically it is hard in my house to get outside Bluetooth range (~10m) of the TC. I will move outside Bluetooth range of the TC next time it happens to see if it “frees- up”. “Changing the wireless settings to 5GHz/N” – how do I know if I am or am not on this currently? How do I change this? Is this in the Time Capsule settings? Thanks again. Peter… From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 12:20 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse On 12/01/2010, at 11:56 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: I am a recent poster and a Mac newbie so coming up to speed having been PC for many years. I recently purchased a Macbook 13” and with it I have a Time Capsule 1TB and a Magic Mouse. From previous postings on the WAMUG I downloaded the MagicPrefs and see it opens up lots of potential with the Magic Mouse. So far I am using the Magic Mouse as a ‘simple’ mouse ie pointer moving around and Left and Right click. Occasionally after the Macbook goes to Sleep, wakening it up by wiggling the mouse brings the Macbook back to life, whereupon the Macbook goes into Time Machine backup mode – if it is more than 1 hour since the last backup. While this is happening the mouse works ONLY AS A POINTER. No amount of clicking on the Left or Right side enables any selection to happen – neither does the trackpad during this time enable any selections. I had to resort to a “hard crash” by holding down the power button to kick off again from scratch. Eventually I was able to restore mouse functioning with Left/Right button operation working properly. I tried “Force Quit” of all running programs and using the up/down arrows and Enter, was able to Force Quite everything, but still no joy. Has anyone else had this experience, what are the simple guides for a newbie to undertake to correct this aberration for good? Is this a known phenomenon or am I unique in my experinces here? Thanks for any help Regards Peter Crisp…. Hi Peter, Welcome to WAMUG Mailing List. The problem 'could' be too many wireless traffic.How far away from the Time Capsule are you using the Magic Mouse? Try moving further away from Time Capsule, where you use the mouse, or change the wireless settings to 5Ghz/N (is also a lot faster). Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml
RE: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
Cheers Ronnie. Regards Peter... From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 9:29 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Hi Peter, Without knowing how you setup your Time Capsule Wireless Network originally. I'm assuming you followed the Instructions that came with Time Capsule to setup a Dual Band Network with WPA2 encryption. To change the Wireless Mode: 1. Open Airport Utility 2. Double click your Time Capsule Network (in Left Column) 3. Then click the Wireless button 4. Have Allow this network to be extended ticked 5. Radio Mode: what do you have selected? ... is it Automatic? Radio Mode: You can change it to 802.11n only (5 GHZ - 802.11b/g/n ... you might have to hold Option click to display this. 6. Radio Channel Selection: Automatic Click Update, and wait until your Time Capsule restarts and appears in Airport Utility. Then check if your MacBook is connecting to the 802.11n ... Hold down the option key on your keyboard while you click the fan shaped Airport icon at the top of your screen. It should now be PHY Mode: 802.11n Cheers, Ronni On 12/01/2010, at 8:56 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Hi Ronnie, I managed to verify that my Transmit Rate is 54 - so I am on g level speeds. I have had a look around the Airport and unable to see how I can reset to n speeds. I presume it's easy once I find it. Is it a setting on the Macbook or a setting on the Time Capsule I need to alter? How do I alter it? Thanks Peter... From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 1:23 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse Hi Peter, You have the new iTB Time Capsule which is a Dual Band (5GHz/2.4GHz), so your MacBook should be connecting to the faster n band. You probably setup yas Automatic Radio Mode. To verify if your MacBook is connecting to the faster n band: Hold down the option key on your keyboard while you click the fan shaped Airport icon at the top of your screen. Look for Transmit Rate. A value of 54 indicates that the network is operating at g level speeds. 70-80 and up indicates that you are at faster n speeds. My MacBook Pro Transmit Rate is always around 270. Cheers, Ronni On 12/01/2010, at 12:51 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Thanks for that Ronni. The Macbook/mouse is located within 10m (as the crow flies) of the Time Capsule and logistically it is hard in my house to get outside Bluetooth range (~10m) of the TC. I will move outside Bluetooth range of the TC next time it happens to see if it frees- up. Changing the wireless settings to 5GHz/N - how do I know if I am or am not on this currently? How do I change this? Is this in the Time Capsule settings? Thanks again. Peter... From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 12:20 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse On 12/01/2010, at 11:56 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: I am a recent poster and a Mac newbie so coming up to speed having been PC for many years. I recently purchased a Macbook 13 and with it I have a Time Capsule 1TB and a Magic Mouse. From previous postings on the WAMUG I downloaded the MagicPrefs and see it opens up lots of potential with the Magic Mouse. So far I am using the Magic Mouse as a 'simple' mouse ie pointer moving around and Left and Right click. Occasionally after the Macbook goes to Sleep, wakening it up by wiggling the mouse brings the Macbook back to life, whereupon the Macbook goes into Time Machine backup mode - if it is more than 1 hour since the last backup. While this is happening the mouse works ONLY AS A POINTER. No amount of clicking on the Left or Right side enables any selection to happen - neither does the trackpad during this time enable any selections. I had to resort to a hard crash by holding down the power button to kick off again from scratch. Eventually I was able to restore mouse functioning with Left/Right button operation working properly. I tried Force Quit of all running programs and using the up/down arrows and Enter, was able to Force Quite everything, but still no joy. Has anyone else had this experience, what are the simple guides for a newbie to undertake to correct this aberration for good? Is this a known phenomenon or am I unique in my experinces here? Thanks for any help Regards Peter Crisp Hi Peter, Welcome to WAMUG Mailing List. The problem 'could' be too many wireless traffic.How far away from the Time Capsule are you using the Magic Mouse? Try moving further away from Time Capsule, where you use the mouse, or change the wireless settings to 5Ghz/N (is also a lot
Bluetooth Magic Mouse
Greetings Peter Not sure if your problems are the same as mine - I am having problems with Magic Mouse whereby it stopped doing all the extra things like scrolling and became just an 'ordinary mouse'. Also looking at the System Preferences Mouse, I no longer got the video showing how to use the Magic Mouse, instead it just showed ordinary mouse setups.After three lengthy phone calls with Apple Support, the third person I spoke with suggested deleting the bluetooth plist in MacIntosh HD LibraryPreferences and restarting computer. The Magic Mouse then works properly however, this annoying fix needs to be done every time I shut down and restart the computer. I am about to speak with Apple again to see if there is a proper, permanent fix for it. Wendy Hobart On 12/01/2010, at 14:56 , Crisp, Peter wrote: Has anyone else had this experience, what are the simple guides for a newbie to undertake to correct this aberration for good? Is this a known phenomenon or am I unique in my experinces here? -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Bluetooth Magic Mouse
I am a recent poster and a Mac newbie so coming up to speed having been PC for many years. I recently purchased a Macbook 13 and with it I have a Time Capsule 1TB and a Magic Mouse. From previous postings on the WAMUG I downloaded the MagicPrefs and see it opens up lots of potential with the Magic Mouse. So far I am using the Magic Mouse as a 'simple' mouse ie pointer moving around and Left and Right click. Occasionally after the Macbook goes to Sleep, wakening it up by wiggling the mouse brings the Macbook back to life, whereupon the Macbook goes into Time Machine backup mode - if it is more than 1 hour since the last backup. While this is happening the mouse works ONLY AS A POINTER. No amount of clicking on the Left or Right side enables any selection to happen - neither does the trackpad during this time enable any selections. I had to resort to a hard crash by holding down the power button to kick off again from scratch. Eventually I was able to restore mouse functioning with Left/Right button operation working properly. I tried Force Quit of all running programs and using the up/down arrows and Enter, was able to Force Quite everything, but still no joy. Has anyone else had this experience, what are the simple guides for a newbie to undertake to correct this aberration for good? Is this a known phenomenon or am I unique in my experinces here? Thanks for any help Regards Peter Crisp * NOTICE - This message from Hatch is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information which is privileged, confidential or proprietary. Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, arrive late or contain viruses. By communicating with us via e-mail, you accept such risks. When addressed to our clients, any information, drawings, opinions or advice (collectively, information) contained in this e-mail is subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing agreements. Where no such agreement exists, the recipient shall neither rely upon nor disclose to others, such information without our written consent. Unless otherwise agreed, we do not assume any liability with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information set out in this e-mail. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail and destroy and delete the message from your computer. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
On 12/01/2010, at 11:56 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: I am a recent poster and a Mac newbie so coming up to speed having been PC for many years. I recently purchased a Macbook 13” and with it I have a Time Capsule 1TB and a Magic Mouse. From previous postings on the WAMUG I downloaded the MagicPrefs and see it opens up lots of potential with the Magic Mouse. So far I am using the Magic Mouse as a ‘simple’ mouse ie pointer moving around and Left and Right click. Occasionally after the Macbook goes to Sleep, wakening it up by wiggling the mouse brings the Macbook back to life, whereupon the Macbook goes into Time Machine backup mode – if it is more than 1 hour since the last backup. While this is happening the mouse works ONLY AS A POINTER. No amount of clicking on the Left or Right side enables any selection to happen – neither does the trackpad during this time enable any selections. I had to resort to a “hard crash” by holding down the power button to kick off again from scratch. Eventually I was able to restore mouse functioning with Left/Right button operation working properly. I tried “Force Quit” of all running programs and using the up/down arrows and Enter, was able to Force Quite everything, but still no joy. Has anyone else had this experience, what are the simple guides for a newbie to undertake to correct this aberration for good? Is this a known phenomenon or am I unique in my experinces here? Thanks for any help Regards Peter Crisp…. Hi Peter, Welcome to WAMUG Mailing List. The problem 'could' be too many wireless traffic.How far away from the Time Capsule are you using the Magic Mouse? Try moving further away from Time Capsule, where you use the mouse, or change the wireless settings to 5Ghz/N (is also a lot faster). Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
RE: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
Thanks for that Ronni. The Macbook/mouse is located within 10m (as the crow flies) of the Time Capsule and logistically it is hard in my house to get outside Bluetooth range (~10m) of the TC. I will move outside Bluetooth range of the TC next time it happens to see if it frees- up. Changing the wireless settings to 5GHz/N - how do I know if I am or am not on this currently? How do I change this? Is this in the Time Capsule settings? Thanks again. Peter... From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 12:20 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse On 12/01/2010, at 11:56 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: I am a recent poster and a Mac newbie so coming up to speed having been PC for many years. I recently purchased a Macbook 13 and with it I have a Time Capsule 1TB and a Magic Mouse. From previous postings on the WAMUG I downloaded the MagicPrefs and see it opens up lots of potential with the Magic Mouse. So far I am using the Magic Mouse as a 'simple' mouse ie pointer moving around and Left and Right click. Occasionally after the Macbook goes to Sleep, wakening it up by wiggling the mouse brings the Macbook back to life, whereupon the Macbook goes into Time Machine backup mode - if it is more than 1 hour since the last backup. While this is happening the mouse works ONLY AS A POINTER. No amount of clicking on the Left or Right side enables any selection to happen - neither does the trackpad during this time enable any selections. I had to resort to a hard crash by holding down the power button to kick off again from scratch. Eventually I was able to restore mouse functioning with Left/Right button operation working properly. I tried Force Quit of all running programs and using the up/down arrows and Enter, was able to Force Quite everything, but still no joy. Has anyone else had this experience, what are the simple guides for a newbie to undertake to correct this aberration for good? Is this a known phenomenon or am I unique in my experinces here? Thanks for any help Regards Peter Crisp Hi Peter, Welcome to WAMUG Mailing List. The problem 'could' be too many wireless traffic.How far away from the Time Capsule are you using the Magic Mouse? Try moving further away from Time Capsule, where you use the mouse, or change the wireless settings to 5Ghz/N (is also a lot faster). Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au * NOTICE - This message from Hatch is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information which is privileged, confidential or proprietary. Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, arrive late or contain viruses. By communicating with us via e-mail, you accept such risks. When addressed to our clients, any information, drawings, opinions or advice (collectively, information) contained in this e-mail is subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing agreements. Where no such agreement exists, the recipient shall neither rely upon nor disclose to others, such information without our written consent. Unless otherwise agreed, we do not assume any liability with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information set out in this e-mail. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail and destroy and delete the message from your computer. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
Hi Peter, You have the new iTB Time Capsule which is a Dual Band (5GHz/2.4GHz), so your MacBook should be connecting to the faster n band. You probably setup yas Automatic Radio Mode. To verify if your MacBook is connecting to the faster n band: Hold down the option key on your keyboard while you click the fan shaped Airport icon at the top of your screen. Look for Transmit Rate. A value of 54 indicates that the network is operating at g level speeds. 70-80 and up indicates that you are at faster n speeds. My MacBook Pro Transmit Rate is always around 270. Cheers, Ronni On 12/01/2010, at 12:51 PM, Crisp, Peter wrote: Thanks for that Ronni. The Macbook/mouse is located within 10m (as the crow flies) of the Time Capsule and logistically it is hard in my house to get outside Bluetooth range (~10m) of the TC. I will move outside Bluetooth range of the TC next time it happens to see if it “frees- up”. “Changing the wireless settings to 5GHz/N” – how do I know if I am or am not on this currently? How do I change this? Is this in the Time Capsule settings? Thanks again. Peter… From: wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au [mailto:wamug-ow...@wamug.org.au] On Behalf Of Ronda Brown Sent: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 12:20 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse On 12/01/2010, at 11:56 AM, Crisp, Peter wrote: I am a recent poster and a Mac newbie so coming up to speed having been PC for many years. I recently purchased a Macbook 13” and with it I have a Time Capsule 1TB and a Magic Mouse. From previous postings on the WAMUG I downloaded the MagicPrefs and see it opens up lots of potential with the Magic Mouse. So far I am using the Magic Mouse as a ‘simple’ mouse ie pointer moving around and Left and Right click. Occasionally after the Macbook goes to Sleep, wakening it up by wiggling the mouse brings the Macbook back to life, whereupon the Macbook goes into Time Machine backup mode – if it is more than 1 hour since the last backup. While this is happening the mouse works ONLY AS A POINTER. No amount of clicking on the Left or Right side enables any selection to happen – neither does the trackpad during this time enable any selections. I had to resort to a “hard crash” by holding down the power button to kick off again from scratch. Eventually I was able to restore mouse functioning with Left/Right button operation working properly. I tried “Force Quit” of all running programs and using the up/down arrows and Enter, was able to Force Quite everything, but still no joy. Has anyone else had this experience, what are the simple guides for a newbie to undertake to correct this aberration for good? Is this a known phenomenon or am I unique in my experinces here? Thanks for any help Regards Peter Crisp…. Hi Peter, Welcome to WAMUG Mailing List. The problem 'could' be too many wireless traffic.How far away from the Time Capsule are you using the Magic Mouse? Try moving further away from Time Capsule, where you use the mouse, or change the wireless settings to 5Ghz/N (is also a lot faster). Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
On 12/01/2010, at 1:23 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: To verify if your MacBook is connecting to the faster n band: Hold down the option key on your keyboard while you click the fan shaped Airport icon at the top of your screen. Look for Transmit Rate. A value of 54 indicates that the network is operating at g level speeds. 70-80 and up indicates that you are at faster n speeds. My MacBook Pro Transmit Rate is always around 270. Hey Ronni and Cloe, that's clever. I didn't know you could do that. I just checked my powerBook's connection to Damien's Belkin54g here in Albany. It says Channel 1, RSSI -73, Transmit rate 36. what does that mean? Reg -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
On 12/01/2010, at 1:38 PM, Reg Whitely wrote: On 12/01/2010, at 1:23 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: To verify if your MacBook is connecting to the faster n band: Hold down the option key on your keyboard while you click the fan shaped Airport icon at the top of your screen. Look for Transmit Rate. A value of 54 indicates that the network is operating at g level speeds. 70-80 and up indicates that you are at faster n speeds. My MacBook Pro Transmit Rate is always around 270. Hey Ronni and Cloe, that's clever. I didn't know you could do that. I just checked my powerBook's connection to Damien's Belkin54g here in Albany. It says Channel 1, RSSI -73, Transmit rate 36. what does that mean? Hey Reg, Yep, cloe is clever ;-) Channel 1, RSSI -73, Transmit rate 36. what does that mean? The Transmit Rate 36 means your PowerBook is operating at g level speeds. Only Mac models released starting in 2005 with 802.11a or 802.11n built in can connect to 5GHz Band. The Network is using Channel 1 RSSI -73 is the signal strength. RSSI = Receive Signal Strength Indicator Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.2 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Bluetooth Magic Mouse
Yeah Ronni, Another neat little trick! Interestingly with my two iMacs sat about 1.5m apart in the same room, the plastic-backed older 24² iMac consistently shows a transmit rate of 54 (ie the max for my ³g² level Airport Express) whereas the new metal-backed 27² iMac shows a lower transmission rate (has varied between 36 48 on a few recent checks). The RSSI (received signal strength indication, Reg) shows differently on every check - changing from around 68 to 76 so far but, interestingly, the RSSI for the new iMac is sometimes better, sometimes worse, than the old iMac but the transmission rate is always lower. At first, I thought the slower transmission rate of the new iMac was probably down to the metal back cutting down the reception relative to the old plastic back however, if that was the case I would have also expected to see the RSSI as consistently lower? For what its worth, the new iMac is running 10.6.2 while the old iMac is running 10.5.8 and I note that there is more info shown under 10.6.2 than 10.5.8, eg: Phy mode: 802.11g and the freq. (2.4GHz) after the Channel number also 10.6.2 shows Airport scanning for new networks around every 10 seconds, whereas 10.5.8 doesn¹t I¹m presuming it is still scanning for new networks, but just doesn¹t display this info under 10.5.8? Cheers Neil. -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 12/1/10 1:38 PM, Reg Whitely at rwhit...@internode.on.net wrote: On 12/01/2010, at 1:23 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: To verify if your MacBook is connecting to the faster n band: Hold down the option key on your keyboard while you click the fan shaped Airport icon at the top of your screen. Look for Transmit Rate. A value of 54 indicates that the network is operating at g level speeds. 70-80 and up indicates that you are at faster n speeds. My MacBook Pro Transmit Rate is always around 270. Hey Ronni and Cloe, that's clever. I didn't know you could do that. I just checked my powerBook's connection to Damien's Belkin54g here in Albany. It says Channel 1, RSSI -73, Transmit rate 36. what does that mean? Reg -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
