The nifty and highly functional Logitech V220 Wireless Optical Mouse is the pick among notebook mice. This alternative cordless mouse delivers on size, functionality, and affordability. This high-speed cordless optical mouse, void of all the cumbersome cords for connecting to computers and laptops, certainly puts the power of manipulation in your hands. Logitech Wireless Mouse V220 works with any PC or Mac computer that has a Bluetooth connection. Its easy setup will have you up and running in mere minutes. Logitech’s cordless V220 has a rubber grip, a programmable scroll wheel, and an optical sensor in place of a laser. This notebook mice is no less effective than its laser-based counterparts such as the Microsoft Sculpt Touch. Designed for speed and precision, the V220 model comes equipped with 1,000 dpi sensitivity movement resolution, is more responsive than your standard optical mice. Your cordless V220 for notebooks maintains function even on your naked leg, and even two meters away from the laptop. The wireless optical mouse is compatible with operating systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. Available software and applications include Flow Scroll, Logitech Connection Utility, and SetPoint. The cordless mouse is a plug-and-play device, but the button set-up can be reprogrammed using Logitech’s proprietary software, SetPoint. SetPoint, downloadable from the Logitech site, allows you to customize your mouse, keyboard, touchpad, and the number pad settings in Windows. Logitech Connection Utility, a software that enables the use of the mouse with non-Unifying and non-Bluetooth wireless Logitech products is also downloadable on site. Logitech wireless mouse works through a radio frequency (RF) transmitter that can be connected to a USB port on either your laptop or desktop PC. The V220 cordless optical mouse for notebooks is powered by one AA alkaline battery. Life expectancy for these batteries is up to six months. V220 cordless mouse standby mode feature allows it to conserve battery power when not in use. To conserve on battery life, flip the power switch located on the bottom your USB powered mouse to OFF. or slide the USB mini-receiver into the receiver docking area on the mouse. Reverse actions turns on the mouse. The green power indicator on the top of the mouse will go on or off (green/red) accordingly. Only use alkaline batteries as non-alkaline batteries, such as NiMH or NiCd, may negatively impact battery life – they operate at a lower voltage. The smooth vertical and horizontal scroll courtesy Logitech cordless optical mouse technology makes Google search, scroll, and gaming activities much less tedious on your computer. The rubber grip and ergonomic design of the battery powered V220 cordless mouse from Logitech allows for good thumb and finger rest so your fingers don’t tire easily. For your ultimate productivity, the battery powered Logitech cordless USB mouse has a programmable tilt wheel (made from rugged rubber) and three programmable buttons.