Yes, I think it is distance. It happened again and I moved it closer and it stopped.
Is there any way around not moving all my equipment? Chris Griffiths Mac lover On 02/06/2012, at 12:54 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Thanks for more information Chris. > >> Daniels suggestion that it is too far away makes more sense but it can't be >> more than a metre. And anyhow, how come it is fine and then changes? > > Distance certainly could cause jerkyness, as it has a spasmodic connection. > Bluetooth does not have a long distance reception. > Does it stop being jerky if you move the mouse closer? > >> Forums have also suggested WiFi interference but surely Apple would have >> thought of that one?? > > Are you using a 5GHz Wireless Network or a 2.5GHz wireless network? > > If you have installed any mouse add-on, uninstall it, especially USB > overdrive (uninstall not just remove the preference panel). > > Check a few other things you could try changing and then test to see if it > helps. > > 1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple () menu, then choose Mouse from > the View menu. > Set the Tracking slider to adjust how fast the pointer moves as you move > the mouse. > > 2. Try using a different surface to see if the tracking improves. > > 3. Turn the mouse over and inspect the sensor window. > Use compressed air to gently clean the sensor window if dust or debris is > present. > > Bandwidth intensive devices could also affect tracking. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > On 02/06/2012, at 12:39 PM, Chris Griffiths wrote: > >> Ok… >> >> 10.7.4 >> >> 2 x 2.26 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon 14Gb Ram MacPro 4 1Tb harddrives internal. >> 1Tb external for backing up (this is wired, not wireless) >> >> 24inch NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512 MB graphics >> >> Mouse has been like this for months. Can't remember when it started. It goes >> from working perfectly to lagging when moving, slightly jerky. Just barely >> perceptible sometimes but extremely annoying when you have to do a very fine >> photoshop retouch or anything fine. >> >> Forums have suggested that it could happen when there is a lot of processing >> happening but this doesn't seem to make sense to me. >> >> Daniels suggestion that it is too far away makes more sense but it can't be >> more than a metre. And anyhow, how come it is fine and then changes? >> >> I have turned off any other bluetooth. >> >> Forums have also suggested WiFi interference but surely Apple would have >> thought of that one?? >> >> I can live with it but just thought I'd give you guys a challenge ;) >> >> Thanks heaps >> >> Chris Griffiths >> Mac lover >> >> >> >> On 02/06/2012, at 12:28 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: >> >>> Ok Chris, >>> >>> A bit more information from you please. What OS X are you running? >>> When did the Magic Mouse start the jerkyness ... after installing a add-on >>> or software? >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Ronni >>> >>> On 02/06/2012, at 12:10 PM, Chris Griffiths wrote: >>> >>>> Less than one day and the jerkyness and slowness is back. Open to any more >>>> ideas! >>>> >>>> Chris Griffiths >>>> Mac lover >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 01/06/2012, at 6:17 PM, Chris Griffiths wrote: >>>> >>>>> Ok, have deleted the file. Have reset the SMC. And so far so good. Seems >>>>> to be working a lot better. So somewhere in all the actions was the >>>>> solution, I think. I'll see if it lasts. Thanks heaps!! >>>>> >>>>> Chris Griffiths >>>>> Mac lover >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 01/06/2012, at 5:59 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Chris, >>>>>> >>>>>> Delete the Preference file "com.apple.bluetooth.plist" >>>>>> Restart your computer and repair the Magic Mouse >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>> Ronni >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from Ronni's iPad >>>>>> >>>>>> On 01/06/2012, at 5:53 PM, Chris Griffiths <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Interesting. I just used a wired mouse and now I can't pair to the >>>>>>> unwired mouse.?! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 01/06/2012, at 5:37 PM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> i'm just wondering, in the bluetooth did you remove the mouse from the >>>>>>>> list (using a wired mouse) & then search for devices & reconnect the >>>>>>>> mouse >>>>>>>> James >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> SAD Technic >>>>>>>> U3 6 Chalkley Pl >>>>>>>> Bayswater WA >>>>>>>> Australia >>>>>>>> +618 9370 5307 >>>>>>>> mob 0414 421132 (international +614 14421132) >>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>> http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~saddas/ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which >>>>>>>> difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 01/06/2012, at 5:23 PM, Chris Griffiths wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thanks James – I don't have a wireless keyboard. New batteries. >>>>>>>>> Cleaned optics. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Regards >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Chris Griffiths >>>>>>>>> Mac lover >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 01/06/2012, at 5:20 PM, James / Hans Kunz wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> battery ok? opticals cleaned?, do you have good response from the >>>>>>>>>> keyboard? >>>>>>>>>> remove the batteries & insert them again >>>>>>>>>> James >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> SAD Technic >>>>>>>>>> U3 6 Chalkley Pl >>>>>>>>>> Bayswater WA >>>>>>>>>> Australia >>>>>>>>>> +618 9370 5307 >>>>>>>>>> mob 0414 421132 (international +614 14421132) >>>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>>> http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~saddas/ >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which >>>>>>>>>> difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On 01/06/2012, at 4:55 PM, Chris Griffiths wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> My wireless mouse has been jerking and slow to respond when I move >>>>>>>>>>> the cursor sometimes. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I have read dozens of forums to try and work out what is wrong. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I have switched off all other Bluetooth devices and have changes >>>>>>>>>>> mouse mats many times. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I have read that many people are experiencing this problem. Any >>>>>>>>>>> solutions? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Chris Griffiths >>>>>>>>>>> Mac lover > > -- 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> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- 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> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
