How to Set Up a Bluetooth Mouse for an HP Pavilion

by Dave Wilson
A wireless mouse helps to eliminate the tangled cable mess that can occur on a desktop.

A wireless mouse helps to eliminate the tangled cable mess that can occur on a desktop.

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The HP Pavilion laptop series includes a large number of features, such as integrated Bluetooth wireless networking, designed to provide users with convenience and high functionality. One common configuration is to use a mouse with the computer rather than the built-in touch pad. You can connect a mouse to your HP Pavilion using the integrated Bluetooth wireless feature included with the laptop.

Step 1

Click the "Start" button and click "Control Panel" in the menu that appears. Click "View Devices and Printers" link located under the "Hardware and Sound" label.

Step 2

Power up the Bluetooth mouse and press the "Connect" button on the mouse. Click the "Add a Device" link at the top of the "Devices and Printers" window. Click on the "Bluetooth Mouse" icon in the window and click the "Next" button.

Step 3

Click the "Close" button and then test to confirm that you can move the on screen cursor with the Bluetooth mouse.

About the Author

Dave Wilson has been writing technical articles since 1993, including manuals, instructional "how-to" tips and online publications with various websites. Wilson holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles and has Microsoft, Cisco, and ISC2 (CISSP) technical certifications. He also has experience with a broad range of computer platforms, embedded systems, network appliances and Linux.

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