Will my mouse charge if my PC is off?

Answer: A: Answer: A: No. To charge them with the computer off you'll need a USB charger cube like those that came with earlier iPhones and plug into that in a wall socket.
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Should my mouse be on or off when charging?

For the fastest battery charging performance, make sure your device is on while charging. Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad can be used while charging. Magic Mouse is unavailable for use while charging.
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How do I charge my USB when my computer is off?

Click the Power Management tab and uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. Click OK and you're done. Uncheck this box to charge other devices in sleep mode. Now, when the PC is in sleep mode, you'll still be able to charge your devices.
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Should I turn my mouse off when not in use?

1] Turn off the devices when not in use

The first and foremost tip to remember is to turn the wireless devices (keyboard and mouse) off when not in use. Doing so improves the battery life of a wireless keyboard to a great extent.
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How do I know if mouse is charging?

While placed on a USB charger, the LED on your pen-grip mouse should respond as follows:
  1. The LED will flash rapidly for 30 seconds when it is first placed on the receiver.
  2. After this the flashing will continue, but at a slower rate for up to 90 minutes.
  3. Once the battery is fully charged, the LED will switch off.
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How long does it take to charge a mouse?

Charging your Magic Mouse from 0-100% does indeed take about 2 hours, but can you not find two hours in over a month to charge up your mouse in the grand scheme of things?
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Does turning off mouse save battery?

When you shut down your computer (and even when you put it in sleep mode), your mouse continues to run and drain its batteries. The cost of batteries may be negligible for your office equipment budget, but the batteries in the mouse will last longer if you turn it off every time you're not using it.
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Is it OK to leave wireless mouse plugged in?

You can leave them plugged in like 99% of people do, they are designed to stay connected. If anything, the constant removal every night is far worse for them, in terms of physical damage to the peripherals or ports.
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How long does a mouse battery last?

Normally Logitech wireless mouse battery last up to 6 months. As an average you can say it will last for 3 months for other local companies if you are not using your mouse more than 4–5 hours.
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Do USB ports go to sleep?

Description: USB Ports can be turned off due to USB Sleep Settings being enabled. This will happen when the computer goes to sleep as well as when the USB Port is left unused for a specific amount of time.
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Can I charge laptop in sleep mode?

Yeah you can. Laptop running mode like off/on/sleep/hibernate have no impact on the charging system. If the battery is low and power connected it will start charging no matter the state of the system.
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How do I enable USB charging when laptop is in sleep mode?

Check all tabs one after another to find USB settings. Step 3: Under USB settings, you will see an option labeled Always On USB or a similarly labeled option. Enable Always On USB option to keep the USB ports enabled during low power states.
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Does Magic Mouse need to be turned on to charge?

Yes, you can turn it off while charging. However, according to Apple: For the fastest battery charging performance, be sure your device is switched on when connecting the Lightning to USB cable.
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Do you have to charge wireless mouse?

You'll never have to worry about charging your wireless mouse ever again. By keeping Logitech's G Power Play connected to power, the mouse keeps its charge wirelessly by staying on top of the mat. You'll never have to worry about charging your wireless mouse ever again.
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How do I know if my Logitech mouse is charging?

There is an LED on the side of the mouse, next to the Forward/Back buttons, which blinks while it is charging, and changes to solid green when the battery is fully charged.
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How long does a PC mouse last?

While it depends on the brand you purchase, a typical wireless mouse is designed to last for several years. As such, purchasing a wireless mouse from a reputable manufacturer guarantees you about 2-3 years of service. But how you handle the mouse affects its lifespan considerably.
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Can you leave the mouse USB plugged in your laptop without taking it out at all?

YES you can unless you will NOT move your arrangement at all. If the laptop, plugged KeyB, and mouse are stationary then you can plug them in as long as you want.
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Does Logitech mouse turn off automatically?

For Logitech cordless notebook mice introduced after 2004, power toggling is also automatic. When not in use, the USB receiver conveniently snaps onto the base of the mouse for easy transport, automatically switching off the mouse power to conserve battery life.
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Does a USB mouse drain laptop battery?

Both Wireless USB and Bluetooth mice will consume additional power but it is a negligible to where it shouldn't be noticeable. If you are seeing drain on your device's battery from a wireless mouse it is most likely because the laptop or tablet is extremely power efficient and comes with a small battery as well.
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How long does a AA battery last in a mouse?

A gaming mouse, like the Logitech G305, requires only one regular AA battery and can last up to 250 hours. A productivity mouse, like the Logitech M310, also requires only one AA battery and can last 18 months of daily use.
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How do I know if my Bluetooth mouse is charging?

Go to the Bluetooth icon in the status bar (if you don't see it, go to System Preferences > Bluetooth > Show Bluetooth in menu bar), find the Magic Mouse, and it should have a battery charging icon.
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How do I know if my wireless mouse has a low battery?

To examine the battery status in Control Panel, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, click Run, type main. cpl, and then click OK.
  2. On the Wireless tab, verify the status of the battery. If the status of the battery is Good, the batteries most likely do not have to be changed.
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Can I charge my mouse with a phone charger?

Magic Mouse 2 is charged with a Lightning cable, the same cable you use to charge your iPhone and iPad. But the Lightning port is on the bottom of the mouse, so you can't use the mouse while it's being charged. This has upset some people. But here's the thing — you won't have to charge the mouse very often.
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