How to Install a Bluetooth Keyboard to a Laptop

If you have a Bluetooth-enabled laptop, you can always use an external Bluetooth keyboard with it. It is comfortable for long use and can be easily carried around. Here's how you can install a Bluetooth keyboard to a laptop.

Things You'll Need

• Batteries
• Bluetooth-enabled laptop
• Bluetooth keyboard

Instructions

1. Check if your laptop is Bluetooth-enabled. You can either do it yourself or consult your dealer for that information.

2. Make sure that your keyboard supports Bluetooth 2.0 or a higher technology.

3. Install the Bluetooth software and drivers if your laptop doesn't have them pre-installed already.

4. Insert batteries into your Bluetooth keyboard.

5. Activate the Bluetooth keyboard by turning on the wireless button.

6. Finish the installation using the hardware installation wizard. In most operating systems such a device will be automatically installed as soon as you connect it to the computer.

7. Turn on the button given at the bottom of your Bluetooth keyboard. This will enable it to be detected by the laptop.

8. Right click on the Keyboard icon on your screen and then select the 'Pair Device' option. Follow any other instructions. Your Bluetooth keyboard is installed and ready to use.

Tips & Warnings

• Refer to the laptop documentation for detailed and specific information about the installation.

• Refer to your user manual for instructions on how to install drivers.