how should I setup my computer to wake up when I touch the mouse?

To set up your computer to wake up when you touch the mouse, you need to ensure that the mouse is configured to allow the computer to wake from sleep or hibernation. Here are the steps you can follow:

1. Device Manager: Open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start button and selecting "Device Manager".
2. Find Your Mouse: Expand the "Mice and other pointing devices" section, then right-click your mouse and select "Properties".
3. Power Management Tab: In the Properties window, go to the "Power Management" tab.
4. Allow This Device to Wake the Computer: Check the box that says "Allow this device to wake the computer". If this option is available, it means your mouse can wake the computer from sleep.
5. Save and Exit: Click "OK" to save your changes and exit the properties window.

Additionally, ensure that your computer's power settings allow it to wake from sleep. You can check this in the Power Options settings in the Control Panel.

After making these adjustments, your computer should wake up when you touch the mouse, rather than requiring you to press the power button.

References:

• Bluetooth FAQ
• Transitioning between idle and active states

Dear James Bugert

Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A Forum.  

This often happens when the Power Management settings for your mouse or the USB port it's connected to are not configured to allow the device to wake the computer, or the PC is entering a deep sleep state like Hibernation. 

• Would you like me to provide instructions on how to check your PC's BIOS/UEFI settings, which is sometimes necessary if the Power Management tab is missing? 
• Your Windows version (10 or 11)? 
• A screenshot or exact text of one of those dialog boxes? 
• What action triggers the dialog? 

In the meantime, please consider my suggestions and let me know anything news from it:   

• Open Device Manager (right-click Start > Device Manager) >  
  • Expand “Mice and other pointing devices” > Right-click your mouse (usually “HID-compliant mouse”) > Properties > Power Management tab > Check “Allow this device to wake the computer” > OK. 
  • Expand “Keyboards” and repeat step 3-4. 
• Settings > System > Power & sleep (or Power & battery) > Additional power settings > Choose what the power buttons do > Change settings that are currently unavailable > make sure “Turn on fast startup” is checked > Save. 
• Open Power Options by pressing Windows Key +R and typing powercfg.cpl > Click Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings. 
• Expand USB settings > USB selective suspend setting and set it to Disabled. 

For additional information, please visit this article to know more: Troubleshoot problems waking computer from sleep mode - Microsoft Support   

Please keep me updated with anything new that you were try to each option. 

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