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11-12-2026 08:17 PM
Hi @mem303030, on your Pavilion 500-205t you can plug the wireless mouse's USB receiver into any free USB port, front or back. The front ports are usually best for range.
- Plug the small USB receiver into a front USB port.
- Make sure the mouse has fresh batteries and is switched on (the switch is usually underneath).
- Windows will install the driver automatically within a few seconds.
- If it does not respond, try a rear port, or press the connect/pair button on the mouse if it has one.
If it still does not work, please tell us the mouse brand/model.
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