Hi, Little MJ and Barry —
Since the troubleshooting article didn't help, let's focus on
"the little things" for a bit...
FYI, there's also a KnowledgeBase Article entitled "
Apple Wireless Mouse: About the Red Light" that explains the 4 optical modes. Check it out before reading on...
Remember, Bluetooth is RF; the red light has different purpose(s). I like to think of it as
"tracking–plus."
There are 2 blinking modes.
My personal experience with what I think you're describing is to do this:
(a) Remove & replace/reinstall the batteries. (Use new if there's
any question about the "in-place" voltage.) Be careful with the batteries' polarity and seating inside the mouse — and check while you have the battery cover open that the internal metal contacts, etc. are clean, unmangled, and free from corrosion.
(b) Leave the LED cover in a "Closed" position — no optical display visible.
(c) Launch the Bluetooth Setup Assistant (BSA) and enjoy the tux on its Dock tile. Proceed to "Setup Bluetooth device..." a
little differently than you may have tried: "Continue" past the "Intro" window; select "Mouse" in the "Select Device Type" window; and press "Continue."
The LED cover should still be closed.
(d) Wait a few moments while Bluetooth setup is "searching for your mouse" — then open the LED cover. Allow a little time for connection to be established.
This usually does the trick. "Go back" and repeat once or twice if necessary.
(e) + a touch of voodoo. I like to turn my Apple Bluetooth mouse belly-up near my eMac while proceeding with steps (c) and (d)... After opening the LED cover, I glance at the red light whilst using an old wired (OK — IrDa) mouse for a few moments. In my experience, the BSA announces connection was successful within an instant of when I notice the beginning of rapid blinking mode. I realize this is ~counterintuitive wrt the article cited above, but what the heck...
Given your moniker, you may prefer shooting a "J" — either way, a little "mojo" can't hurt. Bluetooth is "really simple" — but the authentication and communication protocols are decidedly not.
I hope this helps!
If not, please try to work through the more rigorous steps I posted recently in ""Bluetooth Troubleshooting Checklist" and the subsequent "Notes..."
Please let us know how things work out.
Warm regards — and good luck!
Dean
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