Thanks Ronni,

Yes, Magic Mouse. Re-start fixed it. 

I should have thought of that. I have used that strategy since 1985 and the 
FatMac. Another senior moment!

Regards
Diana

On 09/03/2012, at 12:00 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:

> Hi Diana,
> 
> Is it a Magic Mouse?
> 
> First,  have you tried restarting your MBP?
> 
> Second, have you tried going to System Preferences > Bluetooth Preferences, 
> remove your bluetooth mouse, and repair it?
> 
> Cheers,
> Ronni
> 
> On 09/03/2012, at 11:50 AM, Diana & Graham Stevens wrote:
> 
>> Hello All
>> 
>> My MacbookPro (2 GHz Intel Core i7, 10.6.8) can't see the mouse any more.
>> 
>> When I open the Bluetooth Preferences it says 'Name not available' where it 
>> should give the details of the MBP. It claimed that the mouse was connected 
>> and discoverable but it did not work.
>> 
>> I tried new batteries, no go. I disconnected the mouse and now the MBP can't 
>> see it.
>> 
>> My husband's InteliMac can see both the MBP and my mouse.
>> 
>> I have been using the MBP with the track pad most of the time and it used to 
>> complain that it could not find the mouse but lately it has given up doing 
>> that.
>> 
>> Any suggestions are most welcome.
>> 
>> Diana
> 
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