Configuring the Mouse
Use the Mouse utility in Control Panel to control settings such as button configuration, double-click speed, mouse pointers, responsiveness, and wheel behavior.To configure the mouse:1. Choose Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse.2. To swap the left and right mouse-button functions, Buttons tab > check Switch Primary and Secondary Buttons.3. If Windows often interprets your double-clicks as two single clicks, Buttons > drag the Double-Click Speed slider toward Slow.4. To make dragging easier, Buttons > check Turn on ClickLock (Figure 4.30 ); then you can select text or drag icons without holding down the mouse button continuously.
Figure 4.30. ClickLock is a mercy for touchpad users.

Figure 4.31. This tab lets you select predefined pointer schemes (which range from cute to practical), create your own pointer schemes, or browse to select an individual pointer (rather than an entire scheme).

Figure 4.32. If the pointer distracts you while you type, check Hide Pointer While Typing. If you need to keep track of the pointer as it moves, check Display Pointer Trails (useful for laptop screens). Adjust the pointer''s speed to have it respond more quickly or slowly to mouse movements.

Figure 4.33. A mouse wheel can stand in for scroll bars; roll the wheel to scroll up or down a list, document, or web page. If your mouse has no wheel, these settings are ignored.

Figure 4.34. The Troubleshoot button connects you to Help and Support Center with step-by-step advice and tutorial.

1. Choose Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System > Hardware tab > Device Manager (Figure 4.35 ).
Figure 4.35. Like all peripherals, mice have device drivers that you may need to update or tweak from time to time.

Figure 4.36. If you''re having trouble activating your mouse wheel, the Wheel Detection setting on the Advanced Settings tab may help. See also "Managing Device Drivers" in Chapter 8.
