Jumpy mouse...
I have tried two different model Microsoft wireless mice on my iBook G4 1GHz and it is very jumpy. Using the same mice on my PC is very smooth.
Is there something I can tweak to change the mouse sensitivity that isn't in the Preferences screen? I've already been there and tweaked as much as possible.
I'm a Mac newbie, so perhaps I am missing something...
Is there something I can tweak to change the mouse sensitivity that isn't in the Preferences screen? I've already been there and tweaked as much as possible.
I'm a Mac newbie, so perhaps I am missing something...
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Did your mouse come with driver software on CD? It might have an option for acceleration that suits you better, or it might help the mouse to behave properly.
Could you describe "jumpy" a bit? I've found that some people coming from a PC environment have a hard time getting used to the Mac's mouse acceleration.
I suspect this is exactly the 'problem'. I did not realize the mouse acceleration was different.
Did your mouse come with driver software on CD? It might have an option for acceleration that suits you better, or it might help the mouse to behave properly.
I did try the Microsoft driver, but I am not sure it really made a difference.
If it's a fundamental difference in how the two platforms do things, I guess I'll just have to get used to it. Right now, I am overshooting my targets. Things just don't feel as "smooth" as I am accustomed to.
Thanks very much,
Mike.
Originally posted by mikef
I suspect this is exactly the 'problem'. I did not realize the mouse acceleration was different.
I did try the Microsoft driver, but I am not sure it really made a difference.
If it's a fundamental difference in how the two platforms do things, I guess I'll just have to get used to it. Right now, I am overshooting my targets. Things just don't feel as "smooth" as I am accustomed to.
Thanks very much,
Mike.
i have noticed this upon first install of logitech drivers, too. essentially, the driver would set the acceleration multiplier at an arbitrarily high number, yet the control panel would show it as 1:1. my fix... go into the system preference of whatever driver you are using, switch it to any other multiplier once, then back to 1:1 and then use the mac os's built-in mouse tracking sensitivity (under mouse & keyboard). this has worked for me every time, though only with logitech. you mileage may vary.