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    How do you connect a wireless Bluetooth mouse?
    Spike Baron
    Spike Baron
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    Spike Baron
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    If your computer has Bluetooth capabilities, you go into the control panel or settings and turn on the Bluetooth discovery. Then, you pair the devices, typically by pressing a button on the mouse or selecting it from a menu.
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    Do I need to keep all my fingers on the mouse?
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    Community Answer
    No, you only need one or two fingers to click. Use your palm to navigate the mouse.
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    What if I disconnected the key part mouse to use only the optical mouse?
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    Community Answer
    Nothing. They work independently of each other. In Windows, you can launch the onscreen keyboard to type with out a keyboard. To enable this: Right click on the task bar (normally at the bottom) > Click on Show Touch Keyboard. A keyboard icon will show at the right of your taskbar.
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    How can I adjust my computer mouse so it doesn't move so fast?
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    Community Answer
    Press the Windows key, then press mouse. On the side, there should have additional mouse settings, speed being one of them.
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    I want to know how to log into a computer. I am a beginner.
    Dave
    Dave
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    First make sure the computer is plugged in, then turn it on. Next, depending on the model, you will likely need to log in or enter a password.
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    I want to use a separate mouse instead of the one that came with my laptop.
    Dave
    Dave
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    Plug in the separate mouse to your computer or hook it up wirelessly if that is the type of mouse that you have.
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