How to connect a wireless keyboard to a laptop

The laptop has its own keyboard. But if there are problems with the device (for example, some keys do not work), or it is simply inconvenient for the user to type and work with its help, an additional keyboard will solve the problem. We will talk about its features and connection methods in our article.

Features of connecting a wireless keyboard to a laptop

The advantages of using an external device include the absence of unnecessary wires, as well as comfortable working conditions on tablets and netbooks, since the key sets built into them are often small in size and have insufficient functionality.

Wireless models come in two types:

• radio frequency,
• bluetooth.

The first type is suitable for all laptops; when connecting it, a special adapter is used, which comes complete with the wireless device.

The second option allows you to make a connection if there is a built-in function on the laptop.

IMPORTANT. Before using Bluetooth, make sure your PC supports this option. If this item is not available, you need to purchase an external Bluetooth module (commercially available).

Differences and difficulties when connecting depend on the operating system on the laptop, as well as the availability of the necessary software (driver).

Step-by-step instructions for connection

General algorithm of actions:

1. Make sure that working batteries are installed.
2. Load the driver disk supplied with the device and install the program. If it is not there, go to the manufacturer’s website and download the required application.
3. If using a radio module, connect the radio transmitter to the USB port.
4. Activate the special button to turn it on: inspect the device from all sides. When you find a button labeled “Connect” (in Russian, “Connect”), click it.

REFERENCE. If the keyboard is connected via a radio transmitter, then in some models it has status indicators that light up green in operating mode.

Further manipulations depend on the OS version and will be required to enable the Bluetooth function.

1. Windows XP: follow the path Start – Control Panel – Printers and Hardware – Bluetooth.
2. Windows 7: Start - Control Panel - Hardware and Sound - Bluetooth Devices. This scheme also works in Windows Vista.
3. Windows 10: Start - Settings - Devices - Bluetooth.

In all cases, in the last paragraph we move the Bluetooth slider if it is in the off position.

On the desktop, use RMB on the keyboard icon and select the “Pair the Device” connection command.

To make sure the connection is working, open a Word document (or notepad) and try typing using all the keys.

ON A NOTE. Operational stability may be disrupted by extraneous sources of interference. Therefore, there must be free space between the keyboard and the computer.

The above diagram of actions showed the accessibility and ease of connecting an external keyboard to a PC. If something didn’t work out for you and repeated actions did not lead to the desired result, then there is a problem with the equipment. In this case, we recommend contacting a service center.