Questions & Answers for Apple Magic Mouse
768 Questions from the Community
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if I'm using Parallels to run WIndows 7, will the mouse work when I am using the Virtual instance of Windows?
- Asked by Kevin W from Chester
- Nov 11, 2009
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Best AnswerYes it will
Let me explain, when running Window inside of the virtual environment, the Host OS (Mac OS in this case) is responsible for sending input (keyboard and mouse) to the guest OS (Windows). In the virtual setup Windows does not directly interface with the Host OS's input devices at the hardware level. Since Mac OS clearly will work 100% with this mouse, then so will any guest os that is run under it. Bootcamp sessions however are a COMPLETELY different ball game since in that case, Windows becomes the "Host" OS.- Answered by Jeff D from Menifee
- Nov 13, 2009
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What Are The Best Batteries To Use For The Magic Mouse?
- Asked by Sarah B
- Jul 7, 2010
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Best AnswerEnergizer e2 Lithium. Mine has never needed new batteries yet.
- Answered by Vance L from Philadelphia
- Jul 12, 2010
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does the previous version of the mouse work on Lion?
My IMac is two or three years old and runs OS 10.6.8. If I upgrade to Lion do I have to purchase a new mouse?
- Asked by Ken T from Piedmont
- Apr 28, 2012
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how can I do mission control with the magic mouse
- Asked by Aly B from Cairo
- Jan 6, 2012
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AnswerJust Double tap (not double click) with two fingers to go into mission control.
- Answered by Calvin N
- Jan 31, 2012
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Can it still control Expose functions?
- Asked by Steven L from Sugar Land
- Oct 20, 2009
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Best AnswerYES because recently an app called MagicPrefs was released; this piece of software allows you to customize many clicks, taps, pinch and swipe gestures to whatever functions you like, including expose and dashboard. MagicPrefs is a free download.
- Answered by Sidney L from Sydney
- Jan 5, 2010
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Does it physically click? Like the on-screen iPhone keyboard does *not* actually click when you press a button. Is the Magic Mouse like that?
- Asked by David B W from Culver City
- Oct 20, 2009
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Best AnswerYes it physically clicks.
- Answered by Mason E from Paducah
- Oct 20, 2009
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Will this mouse work with a PowerBook G4 12", assuming I upgrade it from 10.4.11 to 10.5.8?
- Asked by Charles H from San Jose
- Oct 20, 2009
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Best AnswerIt works with every Mac that has Bluetooth and 10.5.8 or higher. So: if you have bluetooth and upgrade to 10.5.8, you can use it with all of it's great things!
- Answered by Rob H
- Oct 21, 2009
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What would be an optimum surface for usage?
This isn't a question of what surface will or will not work as that becomes obvious immediately. I'm just curious which type of surface would be optimum as far as accuracy, the physical sound of the mouse sliding, etc. This isn't something that would matter for normal computer use but being in the design field requires the majority of my time using the mouse so minor things become major pretty quickly. :-)
- Asked by Daniel P from Fenton
- Nov 3, 2009
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AnswerI'm using it on a hard smooth surface which is free of foreign objects.
It is actually a glass desk without a mouse mat.
The need for the mouse to travel is somewhat minimised as I can now ues the gesture functions on the mouse for timeline adjustments in FCE and FCP.
Keep the surface free of debris as there is nothing worse than the crunching or screaching as a foreign object gets trapped under the mouse and draged all over the desk.- Answered by Lewis H from Baldock
- Nov 4, 2009
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Go to youtube.com and type in magic mouse. The video should be the second one down
- Answered by Ron S from Pasadena
- Dec 1, 2009
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To paraphrase Henry Ford, you can have it in any color you want, as long as it's white.
- Answered by Thomas M from Orlando
- Oct 21, 2009
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Magic Mouse work with an old macbook?
Does the new Magic Mouse work with my 3 year old macbook, running Snow leopard.
- Asked by David R from Temperance
- Oct 20, 2009
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Best AnswerAslong as it has a bluetooth connection. Then yes.
- Answered by Tavis B from Stafford
- Oct 20, 2009
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can i only use mouse for mac air
- Asked by Guillermo A from Queens
- Sep 12, 2012
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Best AnswerNo, it is a bluetooth mouse, and will work with Macbook pro, Mac mini, iMac. If bluetooth is not already on the computer, then a bluetooth dongle will correct this.
- Answered by Nigel A from Metford
- Oct 9, 2012
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Does microsoft office for mac work with magic mouse? Specifically, does the right click produce the short menus?
- Asked by Jeff P from Toronto
- Aug 17, 2010
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Best AnswerYes, it does, however you need to go to System preferences, Mouse, and enable Secondary click (Right), which is by default off.
Then clicking top right of the mouse will produce the standard right button click like nearly any other mouse.- Answered by Tomaz B
- Aug 27, 2010
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Do I have to lift my left finger before I can right-click the mouse?
- Asked by Marco S from Greenville
- Oct 20, 2009
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will the magic mouse work well when moving song files in serato scratch live dj software interface
I have to scroll, drag, and drop song files constantly and wanted to know if the magic mouse will be a capable of handling that task.
- Asked by Carlton E from Lawrenceville
- Dec 22, 2009
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Best AnswerIt would be hard for you to work all day with magic mouse because you can't rest your hand on it often. I have a friend who is also a DJ, he prefers the old mighty mouse than this one.
- Answered by Phuong N from Dianella
- Dec 23, 2009
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can this be used with a PC or MacBook Pro 13???
I have an Acer PC running Vista and a new MacBook, can i use the product???
- Asked by Jorge F
- Dec 13, 2009
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Best AnswerThis question has been asked repeatedly, and there are plenty of answers you could read. To summarise:
Yes, this mouse works with Vista, but only the basic functions (mouse move, left button, right button). None of the advanced functions work.
Yes, this mouse works with the MacBook Pro 13. Because that MacBook uses Leopard or Snow Leopard, all the functionality of the mouse is available.- Answered by Antony R from North Sydney
- Dec 13, 2009
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magic mouse required for Lion?
My Mac desktop has the older mouse with the roller ball on top (model A1197).
Will the Lion operating system require the Magic Mouse to perform all the (new)
functions described?
Thank you!- Asked by Virginia C from Altamonte Springs
- Jun 25, 2011
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Best AnswerAll the features of lion will be accessible through icons on the dock, or through keyboard shortcuts. However to get gesture support (e.g. Switching between fullscreen apps by swiping fingers sideways) a magic mouse or magic touchpad will be needed.
- Answered by Asher J from Sorrento
- Jul 14, 2011
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My current Mighty Mouse has two great side buttons that I use all the time to see all my open applications. Can I do that on the Magic Mouse?
- Asked by Matthew S from Bolton Landing
- Oct 22, 2009
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Best AnswerNo. The Magic Mouse does not have the side "squeeze" buttons that the Mighty Mouse had. I'm hoping they replace this functionality with additional gestures, like on the MacBook Pro trackpads.
- Answered by Shawn A. K from South Saint Paul
- Oct 23, 2009
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No, you dont need a dongle. Your MBP will have bluetooth built in. See system preferences!
- Answered by Matthew M
- Feb 15, 2010
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Is it Still clickable
Are you still able to actually right (and left) click the magic mouse?
cheers.- Asked by Daniel M from New York
- Oct 20, 2009
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