How to Use a Wireless Keyboard with a Laptop

Typing on a laptop keyboard isn’t always comfortable, especially for long hours. If you use a laptop extensively, it makes sense to invest in an external keyboard. A wireless keyboard is easy to carry along wherever you go, just like your laptop. Follow these steps to use a wireless keyboard with a laptop computer.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Laptop computer
• Wireless keyboard

1. Check to see if your laptop is compatible with the wireless technology used by your keyboard (Bluetooth, 802.11 or other). Your keyboard could utilize either Bluetooth wireless technology or radio signals. If your laptop doesn’t support wireless technology, you will need to use a wireless receiver.

2. Unpack your keyboard and open its battery compartment. A wireless keyboard won’t receive any power from the laptop, making batteries necessary.

3. Add new batteries to the compartment. Make sure that the + battery end is inserted into the + niche in the compartment.

4. Place the keyboard where it is easy for you to use and least stressful on your fingers.

5. Place your wireless receiver appropriately if your laptop doesn’t support wireless technology. The receiver should be kept at least 8 inches away from the laptop or any other object that would cause interference.

6. Place the receiver anywhere from 8 inches to 6 feet from the keyboard.

7. Insert the driver CD and follow the instructions to install the software for running the keyboard.

8. Connect your receiver to the laptop by plugging the keyboard’s USB connector into the USB port of the laptop. If you do not have any free USB port, simply use an external USB hub for more ports.

Tips & Warnings

• Test the keyboard immediately after installation.