I have made the mouse my favourite. It's working well at the moment. Keep you posted. Maybe that was the fix?
On 04/06/2012, at 9:41 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: > Hi Lorenzo, > > You are correct, Apple did release some early MacPros with > mislabeling/miswiring problem. > What happened was two wires got mislabeled. This didn’t happen when the > Bluetooth module was added to the computer, but during the actual assembly of > the Mac Pro. > > The Bluetooth module is a small chip placed on the motherboard, and it has to > be connected to a tiny wire that runs to the Bluetooth antenna. > > But, I don't think that is the problem with the MacPro Chris has, because the > bad bluetooth connection has only happened lately, not from purchase time. If > Chris is concerned that it could be the wiring, he could take it to a > technician and have it checked. > Or, I do have a document showing how to fix the wiring. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > On 04/06/2012, at 8:48 AM, Lorenzo Bordoni wrote: > >> Hello to the Group, >> >> I might be barking up the wrong tree (again) but wasn't there a run of >> MacPros that had the incorrect Bluetooth antenna fitted to the board? >> Symptoms were very-poor range because the wireless signal could not >> penetrate the Pro's cage. >> >> Not everyone uses a Bluetooth peripheral so this went under the radar. >> >> Worth Googling further and Good Luck, L >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ronda >> Brown >> Sent: Saturday, 2 June 2012 4:52 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: Jerky Mouse >> >> Also Chris, >> >> If you still experience problems: >> In System Preferences > Bluetooth settings, mark your magic mouse as >> favourite To do this, Click on the small 'cog wheel' besides the + and - >> buttons. >> ‘Add to Favourites’ >> >> If after that, you still experience problems, try reset the PRAM >> <http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379> >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> >> On 02/06/2012, at 1:32 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: >> >>> 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> -- 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>
