[johnpaul]

I'm using a Logitech MX 600 wireless mouse. The problem is that the mouse no longer responds to the surface on which it's placed. I use the wooden surface of the desk and not a mouse pad. With a laser mouse that should be sufficient. However, after moving the mouse in the same area for a period of time, it no longer works in that area. The cursor moves jerkily, if at all, and the mouse buttons no longer perform their tasks. Ordinarily, I would use a different area, but I've run out of spaces.

I have tried washing the surface with dish soap and water, thinking some fim may have developed, but it makes no difference. Has anyone else had a similar problem? I'm stumped.

JP

[midders]

Optical mice don't like shiny surfaces; cleaning the surface probably made the situation worse. A gray piece of cardboard such as that used at the back of most pads of paper is an ideal surface for optical devices.

[johnpaul]

You may be right about the shiny surfaces, but even a rough surface stops working after a while. My desk has two pullout wooden trays, one on each side. They were designed to be able to write a letter in the original configuration. Each tray has one side is finished, the other unfinished. Even after flipping the trays over and using the unfinished wood, the mouse eventually stops working in any given area after a time.

I didn't mention it, but I ruled out batteries early on.

JP