Hi Chris, > I have my iphone between the MacPro and the mouse.
Can you put the iPhone behind the Magic Mouse, so the Magic Mouse is first in range? Cheers, Ronni On 02/06/2012, at 1:26 PM, Chris Griffiths wrote: > 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>
