TITLE
    Mac OS 9.1: Scroll Wheel Does Not Respond After Hot Plugging
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		106267
4/6/01
4/9/01
TOPIC

    The scroll wheel on a third-party USB mouse or other input device may not respond after hot plugging.

DISCUSSION

    Symptom

    The scroll wheel on your third-party mouse, trackball, or other device does not respond after hot plugging.

    Note: "Hot plugging" describes the capability of USB and FireWire devices to be plugged in and unplugged while the computer is turned on.

    Products affected
    • Mac OS 9.1
    • Third-party USB mice, trackballs, or other input devices that have scroll wheels. Companies such as Microsoft, Kensington, Logitech, and Macally manufacture these devices.

    Note: You may only experience this issue on a computer that originally came with Mac OS 9.1.

    Solution

    Restart the computer to regain scroll wheel function.

Document Information
Product Area: Mac OS System Software
Category: Mac OS 9.1
Sub Category: GENERAL OS TOPICS; Troubleshooting
Keywords: kmos91

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