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Q: 'Magic' mouse does not scroll

This so-called 'magic' mouse came with my iMac. It simply does not work; I've followed every piece of advice & guidance - have gone into the settings & ticked all the relevant functions - but the 'scroll' function does not exist. I roll my finger down the mouse, exactly as in the guidance illustrations - and absolutely nothing happens. All this does is bring up a scroll bar on the right-hand side, so I then have to move over & use the scroll bar - something I've not had to do for years with my Windows PC & wireless mouse with a wheel. Is this seriously how this mouse is meant to work? I.e. it simply activates a 1990's style scroll bar?! If so I think this is a bit of a cheek; Macs are not cheap; they could at least have supplied it with a proper functioning mouse. Especially given that it also comes with tiny stunted keypad with some crucial functions missing. I will now have to replace both of these - at additional expense!

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7)

Posted on Jul 17, 2012 8:21 AM

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  • by seventy one,

    seventy one seventy one Aug 23, 2016 6:43 AM in response to ranafaisal
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    Aug 23, 2016 6:43 AM in response to ranafaisal

    The original post here is over four years old.   Can I suggest you write a new question and post it in this forum.   Tell us what version of mouse (1 or 2) you are using, when you bought it, what machine you have and what OS you are using.   There are answers tailored to each of these points.

     

    Unless you give us the facts we will not be able to show you why your Apple product was a good buy.  

  • by ranafaisal,

    ranafaisal ranafaisal Aug 23, 2016 9:24 AM in response to seventy one
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    Aug 23, 2016 9:24 AM in response to seventy one

    I'm using magic mouse 2 with OS X Yosemite Version 10.10.5. MacBook Pro (Ratina 15-inch, Mid 2014).

  • by seventy one,

    seventy one seventy one Aug 23, 2016 9:32 AM in response to ranafaisal
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    Aug 23, 2016 9:32 AM in response to ranafaisal

    You need to upgrade to El Capitan to use all the functions of Magic Mouse 2.   As I suggested, you should have asked a new question by creating a new thread.   Tagging onto 4 year old threads is not best practice.   People see a thread as long as this one and ignore it.   With a new thread you will usually get dedicated help.

  • by TrimSail30,

    TrimSail30 TrimSail30 Sep 9, 2016 7:23 AM in response to beardconfidence
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    Sep 9, 2016 7:23 AM in response to beardconfidence

    Worked for me, too. Many thanks.

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