How to Connect Wireless Keyboard to PC
Plug in the keyboard's receiver., Turn on your keyboard., Press your keyboard's "Connect" button., Try opening Word or Notepad and typing.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Plug in the keyboard's receiver.
The receiver should fit into one of your computer's USB ports, which are the thin, rectangular slots found on the sides of laptops and on the front of desktops' CPUs.
Depending on your computer's operating system, you may be prompted to click a pop-up window confirming that you'd like to allow the receiver to use the USB port. -
Step 2: Turn on your keyboard.
To do so, you must first locate the On/Off switch.
Its location will vary depending on the keyboard, so look on the bottom, back, and sides of the keyboard.
If your keyboard uses batteries, you'll also need to make sure it has a fresh set before continuing.
Many Bluetooth keyboards use built-in, rechargeable batteries instead of AAs or AAAs, so if your keyboard came with a charger, consider charging it for awhile before turning it on. , While this button's location will vary depending on the keyboard, you can usually find the "Connect" button somewhere on the sides or the top of the keyboard., If your typing shows up on-screen, your keyboard has successfully been connected.
If the typing doesn't work, try turning your keyboard off and then on again.
Your keyboard may have a light that begins blinking when you press the "Connect" button.
This light will usually solidify once the keyboard is connected. -
Step 3: Press your keyboard's "Connect" button.
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Step 4: Try opening Word or Notepad and typing.
Detailed Guide
The receiver should fit into one of your computer's USB ports, which are the thin, rectangular slots found on the sides of laptops and on the front of desktops' CPUs.
Depending on your computer's operating system, you may be prompted to click a pop-up window confirming that you'd like to allow the receiver to use the USB port.
To do so, you must first locate the On/Off switch.
Its location will vary depending on the keyboard, so look on the bottom, back, and sides of the keyboard.
If your keyboard uses batteries, you'll also need to make sure it has a fresh set before continuing.
Many Bluetooth keyboards use built-in, rechargeable batteries instead of AAs or AAAs, so if your keyboard came with a charger, consider charging it for awhile before turning it on. , While this button's location will vary depending on the keyboard, you can usually find the "Connect" button somewhere on the sides or the top of the keyboard., If your typing shows up on-screen, your keyboard has successfully been connected.
If the typing doesn't work, try turning your keyboard off and then on again.
Your keyboard may have a light that begins blinking when you press the "Connect" button.
This light will usually solidify once the keyboard is connected.
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