Mine was purchased by my employer and just dropped at my desk. The mouse does not have the on/off switch---missing. Other than battery life, will that be a problem if it is always on? null

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Cynthia · Accepted Answer

The mouse goes off after inactivity for an amount of time and comes back on with movement you don't have to turn on and off button on and off all the time

Ronbo · Answer

Not what so ever, just as long as your USB is plugged in, both the keyboard and mouse will work fine..

lasani1121 · Answer

No. The battery lasts a very long time.

Harleytom · Answer

None at all. If you're concerned, get some rechargeable batteries & change them out when necessary.

Lexy · Answer

It doesn't have a direct on off switch, but if you take the usb receiver off and stick it under the mouse where the tabs are on it, it will turn the mouse off.

Seven · Answer

will not be problem. only uses electric when you are using board

Andy · Answer

I haven't experienced any problem. My previous mouse had an off on switch which I always left on.

Peter · Answer

I have had my keyboard and mouse for over a year. The batter has yet to fail in either.

particularone · Answer

Should not be an issue with battery life. I have several of these keyboards and the mouse out shuts off when not in use after a set time. So unless you keep bumping the mouse that would make it power back on their should not be a problem. I use my keyboard and mouse at my office for several hours a day and only need to change batteries two to three times a year. Please note I am using my workstation about 8-9 hours a day.

Answered by particularone 8 years ago

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MaxB · Answer

My old model 5000 looks identical to the 5050 I recently purchased. I cannot see any difference. The mouse battery lasted a very long time. It has two AA batteries, but will work with only one. I liked the mouse so much that when the rubber wheel disintegrated I bought a whole new combo (on sale) because I couldn't find the same mouse sold separately. My mouse and keyboard are on 24/7, and I only replaced the batteries once or twice in the past three years. I just hope the rubber mouse wheel holds up longer on the 5050 since I really like the keyboard layout and the size/design of the mouse.

Answered by MaxB 8 years ago

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“Mine was purchased by my employer and just dropped at my desk. The mouse does not have the on/off switch---missing. Other than battery life, will that be a problem if it is always on?”

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