Connecting a Mouse

🖱️ Scruffy’s Digital Journy — Connecting a Mouse

Hi, I’m Scruffy. Christopher explained that a mouse is the tool that lets you move the pointer on the screen and click things. At first, I thought it was complicated to connect. But Christopher reminded me: it’s simple, and there are two main types — wired and wireless.

🌀 Wired Mouse (USB)

1. Find a USB Port

   • Look for a rectangular slot on your computer (usually on the side of a laptop or back of a desktop).

2. Plug It In

   • Insert the mouse’s USB connector into the port.

3. Wait a Moment

   • Windows will automatically detect the mouse.

4. Test It

   • Move the mouse — the pointer should move on the screen.

     
     

🌀 Wireless Mouse (USB Receiver)

1. Insert the Receiver

   • Plug the small USB dongle into a USB port.

2. Turn On the Mouse

   • Flip the switch underneath the mouse to “On.”

3. Check the Battery

   • Make sure the mouse has batteries installed.

4. Test It

   • Move the mouse — the pointer should move.

     
     

🌀 Bluetooth Mouse (No Receiver)

1. Turn On the Mouse

   • Flip the switch underneath to “On.”

2. Open Bluetooth Settings

   • On Windows, go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices.

3. Add Device

   • Click Add device and choose Bluetooth.

4. Select Your Mouse

   • Choose the mouse from the list.

5. Test It

   • Move the mouse — the pointer should move.

     
     

🖱️ Scruffy’s Mouse Challenge

"Christopher gave me a challenge to practice. You can try it too:"

1. Plug in a wired mouse.

2. Move the pointer to test it.

3. Try a wireless mouse with a USB receiver.

4. Finally, connect a Bluetooth mouse through Settings.