HT201806: Bluetooth: How to set up your Apple Wireless Mouse or Magic Trackpad

Learn about Bluetooth: How to set up your Apple Wireless Mouse or Magic Trackpad

tamilab

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Q: new mouse will not pair with desktop

I had to replace my mouse the new one will not pair. My desktop is on the user sign on screen the mouse light blinks but will not activate. Please help

iMac, iOS 6.0.2

Posted on Jan 1, 2013 3:30 PM

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by Barry Hemphill,

Barry Hemphill Jan 2, 2013 3:41 AM in response to tamilab
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Jan 2, 2013 3:41 AM in response to tamilab

Hello:

Check in system preferences>bluetooth and be sure the old mouse is deleted.

Then try resetting the PRAM and SMC.

Restart, turn on the new mouse.....pairing should begin.

Barry
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