You can connect your Contour Unimouse wireless (Bluetooth version) to your computer in three ways: via Bluetooth, via the included USB dongle, or wired with the USB cable. In this article, you'll learn how to set up each connection, plus what to do if pairing doesn't work right away.

Which connection do you choose?

Three options, each with its own benefits:

• Bluetooth is handy if you don't want to use up a USB port or if you switch between devices.
• USB dongle provides a more stable connection, especially in a busy workplace with many Bluetooth devices.
• Wired (USB cable) is useful if the battery is empty, or if you want to work permanently on one computer.

When you connect the USB cable, the wireless connection is temporarily disabled. Wired always takes priority.

Connecting via Bluetooth

1. Turn on your Unimouse using the switch on the underside.
2. Open the Bluetooth settings on your computer.
3. Select the option to add a new Bluetooth device.
4. Select your Unimouse from the list as soon as it appears.

Your computer will connect automatically. Cursor not responding right away? Wait a few seconds; the first pairing sometimes takes a little longer.

Connecting via the USB dongle

1. Insert the USB dongle into a free USB port on your computer.
2. Turn on your Unimouse using the switch on the underside.

Your computer will recognize the Unimouse automatically. No additional installation needed.

Connecting via USB cable

1. Connect the USB charging cable to your Unimouse and the other end to a USB port on your computer.
2. The Unimouse works immediately as a wired mouse and charges at the same time.

Switching between connection options

Have you set up both wireless options (Bluetooth and dongle) and want to explicitly use one of them? You can do this with a button combination:

Use Bluetooth only: Hold down the Cursor Speed button (E) and press the left mouse button (A) three times. Then release button E.

Use dongle only: Hold down the Cursor Speed button (E) and press the right mouse button (D) three times. Then release button E.

Re-pair Bluetooth: Hold down the Cursor Speed button (E) and press the left mouse button (A) twice. Then release button E. Next, follow the steps under "Connecting via Bluetooth".

Restore dongle pairing: Unplug the dongle, plug it back in, and keep the Unimouse nearby. Then press and hold button E. Press the right mouse button (D) twice. Release button E.

Tips

• Connection not working? First reset your Unimouse to automatic pairing mode and try again. See the accompanying help center article on resetting.
• For Bluetooth connection problems: check if other devices are paired with the same Unimouse. The device only remembers one Bluetooth pairing at a time.
• Have you installed the Contour Design driver? The Unimouse works out-of-the-box, but with the free driver you can reprogram buttons and adjust more settings.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know my Unimouse is paired? Your cursor responds to mouse movement once the connection is active. Not working within 10 seconds? Try checking the battery first, or perform a reset.

Can I use Bluetooth and dongle at the same time? Not simultaneously. The Unimouse uses one connection at a time. However, you can set up both and switch between them using a button combination.

Does the Unimouse work on a Mac? Yes. The Unimouse is plug-and-play on Windows, Mac, and most Linux distributions. For extra customization, Contour recommends installing the driver.

My Unimouse doesn't appear in my computer's Bluetooth list. What now? Check that the mouse is on (switch on the underside) and has enough battery. Still not working? Perform a reset and try again.

These instructions apply to the Contour Unimouse wireless (Bluetooth version). The steps differ for the wired Unimouse or older wireless version without Bluetooth.