How to Work an Apple Keyboard With a PC
The Apple wireless keyboard is intended to be used for Macintosh computers running with Bluetooth wireless technology, but can also be used with any Windows PC that is Bluetooth enabled. While some of the keys specifically for Macintosh computers won't work on your Windows PC, the keys that are similar to a standard PC keyboard will function normally. In order to set up the Apple wireless keyboard on your PC, you'll need to first have the previous keyboard plugged in until your PC's Bluetooth connects to the Apple keyboard.
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Instructions
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Configure Apple Wireless Keyboard
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Insert a coin into the small slot located on left side of the keyboard, and turn it counter clockwise to remove the cover. Insert two double A batteries into the battery compartment area, with the positive end first.
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Screw the cover back on by turning the coin clockwise into the small slot.
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Press the power button on the right side of your Apple wireless keyboard.
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Click the "Start" button on your Windows PC and click "Run" on the menu. Type "bthprops.cpl" and press the "Enter" key on your keyboard.
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Click "Add" in the Bluetooth section to start the Bluetooth Device Wizard, and check the box next to "My device is on and ready to be found." Click the "Next" button, and wait for your computer to discover the wireless keyboard.
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Click "Apple Wireless Keyboard" from the discovered devices list, and click the "Next." button.
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Click "Start" on your taskbar, and click "Control Panel" from the pop-up menu.
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Click "Hardware and Sound" from the Control Panel window, and select "Bluetooth Devices."
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Click the "Add" button and wait for your computer to discover the Apple Wireless keyboard. Click the keyboard in the discovered devices list and click "Next" to complete the setup.
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