New Mouse Issue

[kylebellamy]

Just bought a Kensington PilotMouse Optical Pro Wireless and have run into an issue that I wondered if any of you might have a solution for.

When playing FPS games, the view sometimes spins like mad as if I were running the mouse as fas as I could across the wall or something. After I run the mouse around onthe pad for a few seconds it stops and I'm usually looking at the ground but this is just not helpful when another player is pointing a rocket launcher at your head.

So, does anybody know what might be causing this? Do optical mice need special pads to sit on with better texture? Mine is a little smooth. Should I place the reciever higher or farther away? Is it line of site transmission?

I have the latest drivers for the mouse and the USB ports and no issues have been reported about the mouse in the games that I can find. Specifically I am trying to play Unreal Tournament 2004.

Thanks!

http://www.kylebellamy.com

 

[rclarke250]

Most wireless mice today are RF. You might be getting some interferance from a phone or the microwave,or another wireless mouse or keyboard. I use a standard mouse pad and have no problems,just make sure it's no too reflective.

 

[kylebellamy]

Ok, I'll try repositioning things. I don't have any other wireless items on my system and it seems to be fine on the Windows side of things so...

Thanks for the info.

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