View Full Version : Apple Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Firmware 1.1
MacRumors
Mar 23, 2004, 03:29 PM
Apple posted (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/wirelesskeyboardmousefirmwareupdate_readme.html) a Firmware update for the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.
"The Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Firmware Updates improve Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse performance and reliability."
The 1MB update is available here (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/wirelesskeyboardmousefirmwareupdate_readme.html) or through Software Update.
Trowaman
Mar 23, 2004, 03:30 PM
yay . . . now if I only had a wireless mouse or keyboard (I want the mouse)
SpaceMagic
Mar 23, 2004, 03:33 PM
Yeh, me too. I'm thinking about having a PayPal donations account haahaha
Wireless Mouse + Keyboard
2 x 512 MB RAM
160GB Sata hard disk
all to speed up my G5 cos its slow LOL
jxyama
Mar 23, 2004, 03:35 PM
man, you know it's a pretty slow day when xserve shipment and peripheral firmware updates are the highlights of a tuesday...
bummer.
SpaceMagic
Mar 23, 2004, 03:39 PM
better than nothing!
mattroberts
Mar 23, 2004, 03:40 PM
i have the keyboard - its brilliant.
captain kirk
Mar 23, 2004, 03:43 PM
man, you know it's a pretty slow day when xserve shipment and peripheral firmware updates are the highlights of a tuesday...
bummer.
never a more true sentence spoken!
Xnet
Mar 23, 2004, 03:43 PM
i have the keyboard - its brilliant.
can you plug in the normal mouse into the wireless keyboard?
tomf87
Mar 23, 2004, 03:46 PM
No, it has no extra connections. USB doesn't transfer over Bluetooth anyway.
I just updated both my mouse and keyboard with no issues. I'm curious as to what performance improvements, as they state, are included. Will my mouse go faster? :)
mattroberts
Mar 23, 2004, 03:46 PM
can you plug in the normal mouse into the wireless keyboard?
nope, there isn't a USB port on the Keyboard.
captain kirk
Mar 23, 2004, 03:46 PM
can you plug in the normal mouse into the wireless keyboard?
no, unless you can come up with a way to send a usb signal via bluetooth??????
cnladd
Mar 23, 2004, 03:48 PM
I went to buy the mouse the day it came out, but my coworker (who went with me) picked up the last one in the store. (D'oh!)
As soon as the next shipment arrived, I picked one up. At the time, I only had an iBook, so didn't think I'd want the keyboard. After a day or so of using the mouse, I went and purchased the keyboard. Yes, for my iBook. Yes, it was more than worth it.
Now, I use them on my G3 B&W, with a second wireless mouse for my iBook (so I can travel easily with it and not deprive my home computer (and my wife) of the mouse.
I'm curious what problems this firmware update has fixed. I've never had a single problem with either the mouse or the keyboard.
PlaceofDis
Mar 23, 2004, 03:50 PM
im gonna go download now....
downloaded....
and updater for each....
ran both...
no problems...no differences that i notice so far...
BillClinton
Mar 23, 2004, 03:50 PM
No, it has no extra connections. USB doesn't transfer over Bluetooth anyway.
I just updated both my mouse and keyboard with no issues. I'm curious as to what performance improvements, as they state, are included. Will my mouse go faster? :)
It currupted one of my system prefs, had to spend some time with AppleCare, all is well now.
morkintosh
Mar 23, 2004, 03:51 PM
"The Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Firmware Updates improve Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse performance and reliability."
finally, the long awaited updates are here!! ... oh man that is hot, totally worth the wait!
IJ Reilly
Mar 23, 2004, 03:52 PM
No, it has no extra connections. USB doesn't transfer over Bluetooth anyway.
I just updated both my mouse and keyboard with no issues. I'm curious as to what performance improvements, as they state, are included. Will my mouse go faster? :)
My bluetooth mouse disconnects occasionally and I need to go back through the setup procedure for the system to recognize it again. This happens every time I turn the mouse off or replace the batteries.
jsw
Mar 23, 2004, 03:57 PM
"The Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Firmware Updates improve Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse performance and reliability."
Two things:
(1) When I brought up the keyboard utility (don't have the Apple wireless mouse), I had to click on the lock icon to unlock things so I could update the keyboard. Not an issue for me, but I can see lots of regular owners wondering how to select the keyboard that's greyed out. Even took me a second to see what I had to do.
(2) Just how much can you improve the "performance and reliability" of the keyboard? I mean, I seem to type just as poorly now, and it captures every character just fine.
BKB
Mar 23, 2004, 03:58 PM
Firmware updates should be more streamlined. They should be like all Software Update, quick and one-click. No need to unstuff the updater, keep in in Applications/Utilities and run it seperately. That's just BS.
I haven't noticed much difference on my BT Mouse with 1.1 so far. The firmware update one before this one was a significant update, including a new button in the BT System Preferences which read:
"Allow Bluetooth devices to wake this computer"
But this latest update hasn't added anything of that kind. Hope it somehow increases the battery life though, that would be the only fix I think it needs.
BKB
Mar 23, 2004, 03:59 PM
Two things:
(1) When I brought up the keyboard utility (don't have the Apple wireless mouse), I had to click on the lock icon to unlock things so I could update the keyboard. Not an issue for me, but I can see lots of regular owners wondering how to select the keyboard that's greyed out. Even took me a second to see what I had to do.
I was wondering the exact same thing.
jsw
Mar 23, 2004, 04:01 PM
Hey, maybe the update's so the mouse and keyboard will work with the soon to be announced new dual-3 GHz PowerMacs coming out next week!! Oh yeah, baby!!
Er... probably not. It just seems like every thread here speculates on the (presumed) pending G5 announcement. Having only been a member for a week, I wasn't sure if every thread was required to do so or not.
joemama
Mar 23, 2004, 04:02 PM
Too bad this firmware update doesn't add a right mouse button!
...ahh, I couldn't resist! ;)
IJ Reilly
Mar 23, 2004, 04:03 PM
I updated the mouse, but it still won't reconnect automatically after turning it off. I have to go through the setup all over again <sigh>.
This is not how it's supposed to work, right?
mattroberts
Mar 23, 2004, 04:04 PM
I was wondering the exact same thing.
took me a few glances at the updater. Still after that no issues. hopefully this will improve the wake up time from sleep - its at least three Mississippi's which is too long imho
tomf87
Mar 23, 2004, 04:05 PM
My bluetooth mouse disconnects occasionally and I need to go back through the setup procedure for the system to recognize it again. This happens every time I turn the mouse off or replace the batteries.
I turn mine off every night after work. When I startup in the morning, I open my PB, and login. Then I turn on the mouse. If you'll watch, the red light will start blinking. Click the mouse a few times and it should take off. I had the same problem until I discovered this. Same goes for the keyboard. Hit a few keys and it will fire up quickly.
Also, the battery meter has been updated in Sys Prefs. I hope this isn't going to be like the iPod battery meter and go loco on us.
Garry
Mar 23, 2004, 04:07 PM
Hey, maybe the update's so the mouse and keyboard will work with the soon to be announced new dual-3 GHz PowerMacs coming out next week!! Oh yeah, baby!!
Er... probably not. It just seems like every thread here speculates on the (presumed) pending G5 announcement. Having only been a member for a week, I wasn't sure if every thread was required to do so or not.
I nearly didn't read the second paragraph because I so pissed off after reading the first that I was about to flame you for saying that this news post (like EVERY other post lately) signals the imminent introduction of Power Mac upgrades! :)
Glad it was just a bit of satire though.
gekko513
Mar 23, 2004, 04:09 PM
My bluetooth mouse disconnects occasionally and I need to go back through the setup procedure for the system to recognize it again. This happens every time I turn the mouse off or replace the batteries.
I just installed the update so I'm not sure if it fixes your problem, but if it doesn't, I may have a trick for you
When my bluetooth mouse won't connect, I just need to place the on/off lid under the mouse in a almost on position for a few seconds and then turn it on again. This usually makes my mouse connect again. If it still doesn't connect, I have to close the lid completely again and then place it in almost on position before full on. Does this make sense? It works for me at least.
iChan
Mar 23, 2004, 04:10 PM
Firmware updates should be more streamlined. They should be like all Software Update, quick and one-click. No need to unstuff the updater, keep in in Applications/Utilities and run it seperately. That's just BS.
I haven't noticed much difference on my BT Mouse with 1.1 so far. The firmware update one before this one was a significant update, including a new button in the BT System Preferences which read:
"Allow Bluetooth devices to wake this computer"
But this latest update hasn't added anything of that kind. Hope it somehow increases the battery life though, that would be the only fix I think it needs.
how exactly can i wake my computer with a bluetooth device? that option in my BT preferences is faded and non-clickable.
tomf87
Mar 23, 2004, 04:10 PM
I just installed the update so I'm not sure if it fixes your problem, but if it doesn't, I may have a trick for you
When my bluetooth mouse won't connect, I just need to place the on/off lid under the mouse in a almost on position for a few seconds and then turn it on again. This usually makes my mouse connect again. If it still doesn't connect, I have to close the lid completely again and then place it in almost on position before full on. Does this make sense? It works for me at least.
Just curious to see if my previous post works for you. Try clicking your mouse a few times after the light starts blinking underneath. Let me know if that works.
tomf87
Mar 23, 2004, 04:12 PM
how exactly can i wake my computer with a bluetooth device? that option in my BT preferences is faded and non-clickable.
Is BT turned on and discoverable? Mine is actually checked.
Superdrive
Mar 23, 2004, 04:12 PM
This is beautiful! My mouse now tracks like my Apple Pro Mouse. Now I just will have to wait and see what this brings to the keyboard. Either way, I like it!
SpaceMagic
Mar 23, 2004, 04:14 PM
Everything singals the release of new powermacs, didn't you know that? :p
I'm sure the coffee left at the bottom of my mug is pointing towards 9 am tomorrow morning. Who knows, the coffee bean industry may hold all the answers!
dstorey
Mar 23, 2004, 04:14 PM
iChat updates too :) the mouse didn't show up for me and i have a Apple BT mouse
briankonar
Mar 23, 2004, 04:15 PM
so did this update bring a second (third?) mouse button and scroll wheel yet? :D ;)
these "announcements" have me feeling okay that i never bought stock in apple. :eek: :rolleyes:
$20 this update is for next weeks powermacs (and their fantastic new aluminum peripherals, including a THREE button BT mouse!) :D
IJ Reilly
Mar 23, 2004, 04:17 PM
I turn mine off every night after work. When I startup in the morning, I open my PB, and login. Then I turn on the mouse. If you'll watch, the red light will start blinking. Click the mouse a few times and it should take off. I had the same problem until I discovered this. Same goes for the keyboard. Hit a few keys and it will fire up quickly.
Hey, that works -- thanks!
So now I'm wondering why I can't pair the mouse to more than one Mac. Do I have to un-pair it from one system before I can pair it up with another within range of the first one? I get a "pairing failed" notice.
tomf87
Mar 23, 2004, 04:21 PM
Hey, that works -- thanks!
So now I'm wondering why I can't pair the mouse to more than one Mac. Do I have to un-pair it from one system before I can pair it up with another within range of the first one? I get a "pairing failed" notice.
I believe only one pairing is allowed, since there is no way of instructing the mouse to communicate via one pairing versus another.
What we need is a Bluetooth KVM. One BT keyboard and mouse can control several different systems.
dstorey
Mar 23, 2004, 04:22 PM
iChat installed and updates and its not beta anymore :) not noticed any changes yet/
gekko513
Mar 23, 2004, 04:23 PM
Just curious to see if my previous post works for you. Try clicking your mouse a few times after the light starts blinking underneath. Let me know if that works.
Yup, your method works as well and, frankly, is much better than mine :D
BKB
Mar 23, 2004, 04:24 PM
Also, the battery meter has been updated in Sys Prefs. I hope this isn't going to be like the iPod battery meter and go loco on us.
10.3.3 updated the battery meter, not the firmware update. I think the new battery meter is absolutely ugly as can be.
AppleMatt
Mar 23, 2004, 04:24 PM
iChatAV 2.1 final released today aswell :)
I haven't installed the keyboard update yet, but will and report back.
AppleMatt
Wonder Boy
Mar 23, 2004, 04:29 PM
better than nothing!
i respectfully disagree :)
MasterMac
Mar 23, 2004, 04:31 PM
Also, the battery meter has been updated in Sys Prefs. I hope this isn't going to be like the iPod battery meter and go loco on us.
Yeah I just noticed that as well. I kinda liked the old way better but at least this one is showing that I have more battery left in mine :p
tomf87
Mar 23, 2004, 04:32 PM
10.3.3 updated the battery meter, not the firmware update. I think the new battery meter is absolutely ugly as can be.
I agree. All other meters in 10.3 are the blue flowing kind. This blocky green thing is like a mucous meter.
mymemory
Mar 23, 2004, 04:37 PM
Yesterday I ran out of bateries in mu mouse in the middle of a production. The warning came up just 3 minutes before! they can give me at list 2 days in advance :(
BKB
Mar 23, 2004, 04:46 PM
I agree. All other meters in 10.3 are the blue flowing kind. This blocky green thing is like a mucous meter.
Couldn't agree with you more. It's so damn ugly. And it turns amber and then red. Puke... :o
Fat Tony
Mar 23, 2004, 04:58 PM
man, you know it's a pretty slow day when xserve shipment and peripheral firmware updates are the highlights of a tuesday...
bummer.
You jumped the gun. There is the iChat update too!
sigh.
IJ Reilly
Mar 23, 2004, 04:59 PM
I believe only one pairing is allowed, since there is no way of instructing the mouse to communicate via one pairing versus another.
That makes sense, now that I think about it. I'm new to the Many Wonders of Bluetooth™.
telecomm
Mar 23, 2004, 05:15 PM
Occasionally my wireless keyboard would go crazy like it had a couple of stuck keys, and switching it off and then back on helped. It's only happened a few times (3 or 4 since Christmas), but hopefully this update will help. If I remember correctly, it would happen just after waking up, after the first couple of keystrokes. Anyone else have this problem?
James Craner
Mar 23, 2004, 05:25 PM
The update has improved the accuracy of my Apple Bluetooth mouse. If I tried to move in a straight line it would jump to the side. Now the problem is much reduced. I suspect the problem is (was) the surface of the desk, as when I used it elsewhere the problem did not appear.
missingdigits
Mar 23, 2004, 06:58 PM
Wireless keyboards are a great idea, however Apple's mice are WORTHLESS! It's truly unbelievable that they don't use a two button mouse w/scroll wheel. It's embarrassing really. I have a box of unused mice that came with every mac I have purchased.
rdowns
Mar 23, 2004, 09:04 PM
Occasionally my wireless keyboard would go crazy like it had a couple of stuck keys, and switching it off and then back on helped. It's only happened a few times (3 or 4 since Christmas), but hopefully this update will help. If I remember correctly, it would happen just after waking up, after the first couple of keystrokes. Anyone else have this problem?
Never happened until I was asked to enter my admin password to install firmware. System started typing random characters like crazy in password box and beeping like crazy. Microsoft wireless mouse (RF) also acted a bit weird. Could that be the problem? Forced quit and had to restart. Repairing permissions now. All OK there. Think I won't try this again tonight.
telecomm
Mar 23, 2004, 09:14 PM
Never happened until I was asked to enter my admin password to install firmware. System started typing random characters like crazy in password box and beeping like crazy. Microsoft wireless mouse (RF) also acted a bit weird. Could that be the problem?
I've got an external mouse running on my 12" 1 Ghz PB, but it's a (wired) logitech mouse, so the problems are probably independent. Unless maybe it's some sort of peripheral input device problem? The keyboard thing was so infrequent that I probably won't have any idea whether or not it has been addressed by this update, but I'd be happy if it never happened again.
DrT V.01
Mar 23, 2004, 09:34 PM
I may be wrong... but I remember reading an article a few months back which said that the reason that the wireless keyboards were not bundled with new macs was because they weren't activated at start up and so you couldn't use them during the start up process and so in some cases would still require a wired keyboard.
I have just noticed that since applying the update I can move the cursor as soon as it appears during the start up process.
Does this now mean that you can use the keyboard during start up and therefore new macs are going to be bundled with wireless keyboards and mice?
anidel
Mar 23, 2004, 10:08 PM
Never happened until I was asked to enter my admin password to install firmware. System started typing random characters like crazy in password box and beeping like crazy. Microsoft wireless mouse (RF) also acted a bit weird. Could that be the problem? Forced quit and had to restart. Repairing permissions now. All OK there. Think I won't try this again tonight.
It happened to me too once few days ago. Actually I did act like a windoze
user and restarted the laptop instead of turning off and on the keyboard...bad sign...someone know a good doctor here?
Anidel
603
Mar 23, 2004, 11:31 PM
my faaavorite thiiiing about the wirelessss keyboarrrrrd is how it automaticalllllly puts in extra letttterrrrrs that i miiiight have wantedddd tooooo type (liiiike thisssssss). i tooook it backkkkk to theeee Appppppple Storrrrre and they gave meeee a newwww one but it has the saaaaame prrrrroblem. theeee stuccccck keysss are still an issuuuue onnn myyy PowerBooook G4 anddd my roooommate's iiiiiMaaaaaaaaac. the updaaaaate did not hellllllp with thissss probbbbblem. tomorrrrrrow i take back thisssss piece offff sheeeeeet and assssssk for a reeeefundddd.
vpalvarez
Mar 23, 2004, 11:44 PM
i have the keyboard - its brilliant.
I personally like the Logitech diNovo keyboard & mouse
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=722,CONTENTID=7321
very cool
JFreak
Mar 24, 2004, 02:48 AM
Apple's mice are WORTHLESS! It's truly unbelievable that they don't use a two button mouse w/scroll wheel. It's embarrassing really. I have a box of unused mice that came with every mac I have purchased.
no, they're not. having only one button forces software developers to think about their GUI usability and leads into better programs that are easier to be used. and they are by their nature compatible with both left and right-handed users, and function 100% the same way apple portable's trackpads do.
i switched only two years ago and remember missing two-button scroll-wheel mouse for a while. now that i have used the apple bt mouse for a month, i have never missed the second button. and the scroll wheel even less.
if you like, you can send me one pro-mouse. my imac's mouse broke and i now have to use a 2-button logitech instead, and it's ugly.
Fuchal
Mar 24, 2004, 09:29 AM
no, they're not. having only one button forces software developers to think about their GUI usability and leads into better programs that are easier to be used. and they are by their nature compatible with both left and right-handed users, and function 100% the same way apple portable's trackpads do.
i switched only two years ago and remember missing two-button scroll-wheel mouse for a while. now that i have used the apple bt mouse for a month, i have never missed the second button. and the scroll wheel even less.
if you like, you can send me one pro-mouse. my imac's mouse broke and i now have to use a 2-button logitech instead, and it's ugly.
Exactly. It's hard to convince many-button mouse users that they can use a mouse one button... but the truth of the matter is that you don't NEED multiple buttons to become productive in OS X, everything simply works with one button. I switched last summmer, used multi-button mice until a few months ago, when I purchased an Apple Wireless Mouse. Took a week to get used to it... now I don't see myself buying anything other than Apple mice... and don't see myself needing 7 buttons all over my mouse. In situations where I don't know the program I'm working with, I think I'm MORE productive with one button because I don't have to think to try to accomplish things. In well known programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, etc), I'm just as productive as before.
Honestly, its funny how crazy people can get just thinking of the concept of having a single mouse button... I know PC users who have never used a Mac who shudder at the thought of using one mouse button. In my opinion the ability to be as productive with one button as many just proves that the MacOS is superior in organization and functionality.
sethypoo
Mar 24, 2004, 09:39 AM
no, they're not. having only one button forces software developers to think about their GUI usability and leads into better programs that are easier to be used. and they are by their nature compatible with both left and right-handed users, and function 100% the same way apple portable's trackpads do.
i switched only two years ago and remember missing two-button scroll-wheel mouse for a while. now that i have used the apple bt mouse for a month, i have never missed the second button. and the scroll wheel even less.
if you like, you can send me one pro-mouse. my imac's mouse broke and i now have to use a 2-button logitech instead, and it's ugly.
I have to completely agree. Apple's mice are great, they are not worthless in the slightest. Ever heard of control-click? It's just as easy to do as right click, in fact, when I'm at a PC I catch myself doing it even when I have a right click mouse.
However, a scroll wheel would be nice for websurfing (but that's about it).
AppleMatt
Mar 24, 2004, 10:03 AM
:) I don't have a mouse but my keyboard was updated successfully and...
...I thought it was a tad faster to respond when first used, but then thought this would be placebo until 5 other people who used my machine said exactly the same thing, and they didn't know I updated it. I told them the batteries were running low when they asked :)
Maybe this will make me better at games...maybe
AppleMatt
jimboboc82
Mar 24, 2004, 11:00 AM
Occasionally my wireless keyboard would go crazy like it had a couple of stuck keys, and switching it off and then back on helped. It's only happened a few times (3 or 4 since Christmas), but hopefully this update will help. If I remember correctly, it would happen just after waking up, after the first couple of keystrokes. Anyone else have this problem?
Yeah I've had this problem, especially when using the down arrow to scroll (You have to when there's no scroll wheel on a BT mouse!) I have to turn my keyboard off and back on.
I thought it might just be a fault with my keyboard and was going to take it back, but i'll see if this update fixes the problem.. anyone else had this problem?
Oh one other thing that I haven't seen yet in this forum (sorry if has been posted) how about this release is in order to support the ipod like patented scrolling system that apple are (hopefully) going to put on their new mouse. How about that new scrolley touch sensitive mouse in the next few weeks?!
That french site with the pic looked sweet! It'd be about 80 smackers though!
ldkaplan
Mar 24, 2004, 11:33 AM
This was a great update. I went from typing 45 wpm to 53 wpm!
robotrenegade
Mar 24, 2004, 12:30 PM
The update works great! I see a big improvement in my keyboard and mouse. The keyboard types as fast as I do. And the mouse moves a lot better. :D
jsw
Mar 24, 2004, 12:55 PM
Does this now mean that you can use the keyboard during start up and therefore new macs are going to be bundled with wireless keyboards and mice?
It would sure be nice if that was an option - they'll not make it standard, but it'd be a nice thing to add at a reduced price.
alphaq619
Mar 24, 2004, 03:32 PM
I'm using rechargeable NiMH rechargeable batteries in both my keyboard and my mouse and ever since I upgraded, the batteries won't last a DAY. I switched both my keyboard and mouse batteries last night since it displayed the low battery warning. And now, it's telling me to replace them again. Anyone else notice crappy battery life?
Also, I checked the battery levels in the system preferences when it told me I had low battery. It showed that I still had 1/3 of my battery life left. This really sucks, the other batteries are still charging when my keyboard ones died again, so I'm typing this on the PowerBook keyboard.
I need another firmware upgrade to fix this one!
ps. I don't turn off the kb/mouse at night. When I used the original alkalines, not turning it off never gave me problems.
aethier
Mar 24, 2004, 03:32 PM
Firmware updates should be more streamlined. They should be like all Software Update, quick and one-click. No need to unstuff the updater, keep in in Applications/Utilities and run it seperately. That's just BS.
I haven't noticed much difference on my BT Mouse with 1.1 so far. The firmware update one before this one was a significant update, including a new button in the BT System Preferences which read:
"Allow Bluetooth devices to wake this computer"
But this latest update hasn't added anything of that kind. Hope it somehow increases the battery life though, that would be the only fix I think it needs.
that wake up from sleep, has always been there... perhaps its time for glasses...
aethier
musicpyrite
Mar 24, 2004, 05:17 PM
yay!!!!!! UpDates!!!! this MUST mean new PowerMac G5's are right around the corner!!!!!!
[sarcasm]
dex22
Mar 24, 2004, 05:35 PM
NiMH batteries can cause problems. Because they have a slightly lower nominal voltage, a monitoring circuit cannot properly gauge the true remaining capacity like the alkaline batteries you're asked to use in the manual. Look around for some nice 1.5v NiMH cells and dump those nasty 1.2 or 1.4v cells you have ;)
alphaq619
Mar 24, 2004, 06:22 PM
NiMH batteries can cause problems. Because they have a slightly lower nominal voltage, a monitoring circuit cannot properly gauge the true remaining capacity like the alkaline batteries you're asked to use in the manual. Look around for some nice 1.5v NiMH cells and dump those nasty 1.2 or 1.4v cells you have ;)
The first thing I did look at was the manual. It explicitly says "You can also use lithium or rechargeable AA batteries in the keyboard/mouse." The ones I have are 1.2 V. If the lower voltage does make the battery reading inaccurate, would the lower voltage decrease battery life? These are the same type of batteries I use in my Canon A40 and they knock the socks off any alkalines I throw in that. I figured that if they work well in my camera, they would perform as well in keyboards/mice.
Anyways, they were working fine BEFORE I installed the firmware upgrade. It's after I upgraded that the batteries started dying. All was good before. Anyone else have any ideas?
cwjchenx2
Mar 24, 2004, 07:40 PM
[FONT=Comic Sans MS]Battery~~~goes up!![/FONT
:cool:
after i upgraded both bt mouse and keyboard; guess what ; the battery for the mouse goes up by one block!!
this update is amazing.....jack...it's magic~ :rolleyes:
jsw
Mar 24, 2004, 09:07 PM
[FONT=Comic Sans MS]Battery~~~goes up!
