What "wheel mouse" works with a T2647?

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Tourmi · #1 Post by **Tourmi** » Mon May 26, 2008 7:29 pm

Hi everyone, I'm new to the list. I have an older model T2647 and have been using a MS "Intelliwheel" mouse which apparently isn't "intelli"wheel enough to work properly. I also bought a cheapo "universal" wheel mouse and the wheel didn't work either.

Is anyone successfully using a wheelmouse with a T2647 and if so, what brand, model is it, and in any case, do I need a special driver to get these things to work? For example, if the MS Intelliwheel Mouse needs a driver from Microsoft, does anyone have the link?

Thanks.

#2 Post by **Harryc** » Mon May 26, 2008 7:44 pm

Ok, T20 through T23 Thinkpads came in a 2647 model. So, assuming that you have one of those, what OS are you running? If it's Win2k or XP there is no driver required to make a wheel mouse work. There is a driver from MS to make the extra buttons on the intellimouse work though, but we'd need to know your OS to recommend a driver.

nikki605 · #3 Post by **nikki605** » Mon May 26, 2008 9:17 pm

I have a T21 (2647-47U) running WinXP with a MS Optical Wheel Mouse, USB & PS/2 compatible. I have it connected to the PS/2 port using the supplied adapter. I did not have to install any special drivers.

When I roll the wheel the page scrolls up and down. Or, I can press the wheel as a middle mouse button and the page will then scroll as I slide the mouse forward or backward. Clicking the wheel again takes it out of scroll mode.

#4 Post by **RealBlackStuff** » Mon May 26, 2008 9:26 pm

I have used all sorts of wheel-mice (M$, Logitech, Dell, Compaq, IBM, no-name) with the T23, none of them needed a specific driver to work. The built-in driver from XP worked with all of them.

Mike Blake · #5 Post by **Mike Blake** » Mon May 26, 2008 11:53 pm

Have you tried using the USB connector to see if you have better functionality with your mice instead of the serial port? And this is a troubleshooting recommendation, before you can respond you don't want to use a USB port for a mouse.

I use a Logitech Trackman cordless, and never got full functionality until I did. Through the serial port I only got generic mouse capabilities. I later also had to install the Logitech driver to get the ability to press down the wheel to doubleclick, the real reason I get them with three buttons or a wheel.

All this is with XP; no problems under 98. Also saw similar behavior under Vista on another PC.