If you have a PS/2 keyboard and a computer with no PS/2 ports, we suggest purchasing a USB keyboard or a PS/2 to USB converter. Newer computers no longer have PS/2 ports. When you add a wireless keyboard to a laptop, it acts as a second keyboard, and both keyboards could be used simultaneously. Also, if your wireless keyboard uses removable batteries, make sure known good batteries are in the keyboard. If the keyboard is not detected, make sure the power switch is turned to the on position. Wireless keyboards have a power switch on the bottom of the keyboard that allows them to be turned on and off. If the keyboard has any special features, you need to install the keyboard software and drivers. If the receiver has no extension cable, move the USB receiver from the back to the front of the computer.Īfter the keyboard is connected, it should be automatically detected and installed.

Make sure your keyboard has a good line of sight to the receiver. To communicate wirelessly with the computer, your keyboard must have a good signal between the computer and the keyboard. Near the bottom or top of the keyboard should be a switch that can be moved to the on or off position. To turn these keyboards on, flip the keyboard over and look at the back of the keyboard. Once connected, make sure your wireless keyboard has batteries or is charged and turned on. Connect this receiver either into the back or front of your computer. Connecting a wireless keyboardĪll wireless keyboards have a receiver plugged into the computer (usually by USB connection), and the keyboard connects to that receiver wirelessly. If you only need the keyboard, only one of these cables can be connected. One of these cables is for the keyboard, and the other is for USB port(s) on the keyboard for other USB devices. Some more advanced USB keyboards (e.g., gaming USB keyboard) have two USB cables. When you connect an external USB keyboard to a laptop, it acts as a second keyboard, and both keyboards could be used at the same time.

All operating systems also have basic mouse settings that allow you to set up and configure basic mouse settings. If no USB ports are available, a USB hub would be needed.Īfter the keyboard is connected, it should automatically be detected and installed. If you have a laptop computer, an external keyboard can also connect to one of the USB ports. However, we recommend a direct connection to the back of the computer if possible. If you're using a USB hub, it can also connect to the hub. When connecting a USB keyboard, the computer can be off or on during the installation.Ĭonnect the USB keyboard plug into the USB ports on the back or front of your computer.

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