How to Install a Bluetooth Keyboard to a Laptop

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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.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Batteries
  • Bluetooth-enabled laptop
  • Bluetooth keyboard
Step1
Check if your laptop is Bluetooth-enabled. You can either do it yourself or consult your dealer for that information.
Step2
Make sure that your keyboard supports Bluetooth 2.0 or a higher technology.
Step3
Install the Bluetooth software and drivers if your laptop doesn’t have them pre-installed already.
Step4
Insert batteries into your Bluetooth keyboard.
Step5
Activate the Bluetooth keyboard by turning on the wireless button.
Step6
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.
Step7
Turn on the button given at the bottom of your Bluetooth keyboard. This will enable it to be detected by the laptop.
Step8
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.

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