Logitech cordless mouse

[Denise]

Greetings of the Season, All!

Since my Apple ProMouse died, my husband was sweet enough to get me a new
mouse for Christmas (he, who can barely retrieve email!),  He went to
OfficeMax, and made sure that it was Mac compatible, then hoped he had done
alright.

I got a Logitech cordless optical mouse-MX700 model.  I am using an ibook
with Mac OS 9.0.4.  The software installed fine, and the whole thing worked
great for a day. Now I cannot get it to repond.  The trouble seemed to begin
after the ibook was removed from the desk, and the mouse cradle area, for a
bit.

I tried checking the Logitech website to make sure the Mouseware was the
latest version (it was), trashing the Mouse prefs and restarting, removing
the software and reinstalling it, unplugging the charger unit and plugging
it back in.  

It does not seem to "connect" when I push the connect button on the charger,
and then on the underside of the mouse.

The help on the CD, and the FAQs on the Logitech site do not seem to be of
use, since I still cannot get it to work.  I am thinking about returning it
when my husband gets back from his camping trip (I don't know where he has
the receipt).  Any other suggestions?

TIA
Denise