I did a search on Dell's Tech Support and found this which maybe of interest:
I've got a Logitech cordless mouse and experienced similar problems with battery life. I complained to the company and they advised that using the mouse on a light colored surface would prolong the battery life. Apparently my wood grain desk top is too dark and the mouse won't properly power down when parked. Well I dug aound and found a light colored mouse pad and that helped extend the battery life some what. Then I made the switched to NiMh rechargeable batteries which not only offered longer battery life, but were a little more cost effective. Also if you do a lot of gaming you will notice the life span of the batteries aren't quite so long as compared to just surfing the net.
Definitely exchange the mouse because that's not right. I have a Logitech wireless mouse and I have a grey mousepad and it's worked beautifully. Going on 5 months with the same batteries. No wireless mouse should die that fast.
The batteries that came with my Dell keyboard and mouse lasted just 2 weeks. I replaced them with Duracell Ultra batteries and they are still OK after 3 weeks ( I use the computer about 6 to 8 hours per day). I have purchased 8 PowerEx 2200Mah NiMh batteries with charger. http://www.mahaenergy.com/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=333
I presume you all know that there are lights on the little receiver to warn when batteries are running low, as well as to advise status of Caps and Numbers locks.
Majestic
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April 4th, 2004 13:00
I did a search on Dell's Tech Support and found this which maybe of interest:
I've got a Logitech cordless mouse and experienced similar problems with battery life. I complained to the company and they advised that using the mouse on a light colored surface would prolong the battery life. Apparently my wood grain desk top is too dark and the mouse won't properly power down when parked. Well I dug aound and found a light colored mouse pad and that helped extend the battery life some what. Then I made the switched to NiMh rechargeable batteries which not only offered longer battery life, but were a little more cost effective. Also if you do a lot of gaming you will notice the life span of the batteries aren't quite so long as compared to just surfing the net.
jimmy99208
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April 5th, 2004 04:00
Definitely exchange the mouse because that's not right. I have a Logitech wireless mouse and I have a grey mousepad and it's worked beautifully. Going on 5 months with the same batteries. No wireless mouse should die that fast.
Jth
arnieday
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April 8th, 2004 17:00
The batteries that came with my Dell keyboard and mouse lasted just 2 weeks. I replaced them with Duracell Ultra batteries and they are still OK after 3 weeks ( I use the computer about 6 to 8 hours per day). I have purchased 8 PowerEx 2200Mah NiMh batteries with charger. http://www.mahaenergy.com/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=333
I presume you all know that there are lights on the little receiver to warn when batteries are running low, as well as to advise status of Caps and Numbers locks.
Arnie