I just bought a Microsoft wireless 6000 bluetooth keyboard set today for my iMac that also came with a separate number pad. I paired the keyboard first, no problem. I did have to press the bluetooth button on the bottom of the keyboard though to get it into pairing mode and then it accepted the numeric passkey.
Once that was done I did the number pad. Same thing... it identified the number pad immediately but I did press the button on the bottom of the number pad and then entered the numbers and hit 'enter'. Only weird thing is that it wanted to identify the type of keyboard when I connected the number pad. It was asking me to press the key to side of the left shift key and then the key to the side of the right shift key. Hmmm....
I figured since it was part really of a regular keyboard I just entered those keys on the regular keyboard and that worked! Number pad is working as it should. If you are still having issues, try removing the entry in the bluetooth settings for the number pad and going through the process again after you press the bluetooth button on the bottom of your number pad. Good Luck!
P.S. I know this is dumb question but just checking, you were entering the numbers requested on the actual Numeric keypad you were trying to connect (I hope)? Not on your main keyboard?
James
Once that was done I did the number pad. Same thing... it identified the number pad immediately but I did press the button on the bottom of the number pad and then entered the numbers and hit 'enter'. Only weird thing is that it wanted to identify the type of keyboard when I connected the number pad. It was asking me to press the key to side of the left shift key and then the key to the side of the right shift key. Hmmm....
I figured since it was part really of a regular keyboard I just entered those keys on the regular keyboard and that worked! Number pad is working as it should. If you are still having issues, try removing the entry in the bluetooth settings for the number pad and going through the process again after you press the bluetooth button on the bottom of your number pad. Good Luck!
P.S. I know this is dumb question but just checking, you were entering the numbers requested on the actual Numeric keypad you were trying to connect (I hope)? Not on your main keyboard?
James
Nov 11, 2010 2:29 PM
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Logitech Bluetooth® Multi-Device Keyboard K480 Immersion Guide
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?
You've got an amazing new keyboard. Now learn how to get more out of it!
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?
ABOUT THE KEYBOARD
You aren’t limited to a single device, so why should your keyboard be?
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Bluetooth® Multi-Device Keyboard K480 connects with up to three Bluetooth wireless–capable computers or mobile devices and lets you switch effortlessly between them.Windows®, Android™, Chrome™, Mac OS® X, and iOS—the Logitech Keyboard K480 works with all types of devices that support an external keyboard.
| Selection dial | Turn to choose a Bluetooth wireless channel or device |
|---|---|
| Cradle | Holds phone or tablet at a comfortable angle |
| Shortcut keys Function keys | |
| Connect buttons | Press to pair with Bluetooth wireless devices |
| Status lights | Indicate state of Bluetooth wireless connection |
| Split keys | Effect changes depending on connected device |
| Battery compartment |
|---|
| Battery status light |
| On/Off switch |
FIRST-TIME SETUP
Pull the tab from the battery compartment to power on the keyboard.
(Out of the box, the keyboard’s On/Off switch is in the On position.)
(Out of the box, the keyboard’s On/Off switch is in the On position.)
On the keyboard
Turn the selector dial to 1 (the factory setting). To connect to a computer or mobile device running Windows, Android, or Chrome:
Press and hold down the “pc” connect button for 3 seconds. To connect to an Apple Macintosh, iPhone, or iPad:
Press and hold down the “i” connect button for 3 seconds. Number Pad Bluetooth
The light next to the connect button starts blinking to let you know the keyboard is ready to pair with another device.
The keyboard remains in “discovery” mode for about 3 minutes.
The keyboard remains in “discovery” mode for about 3 minutes.
On a computer running Windows 7:
In the Start menu, click Devices and Printers. Click Add a device to display icons of available Bluetooth wireless devices.
Select Logitech Keyboard K480 and click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing.
Click Settings in the upper-right corner of the display.
Click Change PC Settings.
Click PC and Devices and select Bluetooth.
Select Logitech Keyboard K480 and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing.
Note: When you make a new Bluetooth wireless connection, Windows may need to update some resource files. These updates may still be in progress even after your computer tells you it has connected to the keyboard. Wait until the status light next to the connect button is lit solidly for 5 seconds before attempting to use the keyboard with your computer. (It may take as long as 20 minutes for Windows to complete the updates.)
Click Change PC Settings.
Click PC and Devices and select Bluetooth.
Select Logitech Keyboard K480 and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing.
Note: When you make a new Bluetooth wireless connection, Windows may need to update some resource files. These updates may still be in progress even after your computer tells you it has connected to the keyboard. Wait until the status light next to the connect button is lit solidly for 5 seconds before attempting to use the keyboard with your computer. (It may take as long as 20 minutes for Windows to complete the updates.)
Open System Preferences and click Keyboard.
Click Set Up Bluetooth Keyboard to start a search for nearby keyboards.
When the message “Found Logitech Keyboard K480” appears, click Continue.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing.
Click Set Up Bluetooth Keyboard to start a search for nearby keyboards.
When the message “Found Logitech Keyboard K480” appears, click Continue.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing.
Click the status area in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account avatar is displayed).
In the drop-down menu, select Bluetooth status.
Select Logitech Keyboard K480 from the list of available Bluetooth wireless devices and click Connect.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing.
In the drop-down menu, select Bluetooth status.
Select Logitech Keyboard K480 from the list of available Bluetooth wireless devices and click Connect.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing.
In Settings > Wireless and Networks, tap Bluetooth and confirm it is active.
When a list of Bluetooth wireless devices appears, select Logitech Keyboard K480 and click Next.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing.
When a list of Bluetooth wireless devices appears, select Logitech Keyboard K480 and click Next.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing.
Go to Settings > Bluetooth. (Turn on Bluetooth if it’s not already active.) When a list of Bluetooth wireless devices appears, tap Logitech Keyboard K480.
Note: If your device requests a PIN, enter the code on your Logitech Keyboard K480, not the device’s virtual keyboard.
Note: If your device requests a PIN, enter the code on your Logitech Keyboard K480, not the device’s virtual keyboard.
When your keyboard is successfully paired with a device, the light next to the connect button illuminates steadily for 5 seconds.
ADD MORE DEVICES
You can connect your Logitech Keyboard K480 to as many as three Bluetooth wireless devices at a time.
Note: Before attempting to connect to another device, make sure you’re able to type on the device you connected to the keyboard on channel 1. After confirming there is an active connection between the device and the keyboard, proceed with the instructions below.
Note: Before attempting to connect to another device, make sure you’re able to type on the device you connected to the keyboard on channel 1. After confirming there is an active connection between the device and the keyboard, proceed with the instructions below.
Select an unused Bluetooth wireless channel.
If you already paired the keyboard with a device on channel 1, turn the selector dial to channel 2 or 3. To complete pairing of the keyboard with another computer, tablet, or smartphone, repeat the instructions in FIRST-TIME SETUP, “Pair the keyboard with a device.”
SELECT A DEVICE
After pairing the keyboard with your devices, you can select a device to use with the keyboard
To select a device
Turn the selector dial to the channel you used to connect the computer, tablet, or smartphone to the keyboard.
The light next to the associated connect button slowly blinks before turning solid blue for 5 seconds, confirming the selection.
Now use the keyboard to type on the selected computer or mobile device.
To select a device
Turn the selector dial to the channel you used to connect the computer, tablet, or smartphone to the keyboard.
The light next to the associated connect button slowly blinks before turning solid blue for 5 seconds, confirming the selection.
Now use the keyboard to type on the selected computer or mobile device.
Get Logitech software to take your keyboard experience to the next level. Go to support.logitech.com/product/multi-device-keyboard-k480 and follow the instructions for downloading free Logitech keyboard software designed to work with your computer or mobile device.
Logitech Options gives you more control over your keyboard, making you more productive while increasing enjoyment of your keyboard. Use Logitech Options to:
- Set up the shortcut keys to perform common commands or custom keyboard shortcuts.
- Disable (and enable) keys—Caps Lock, Insert, and Windows Start.
- Show Caps Lock notification on your PC display.
- Show a low-battery warning on your PC display.
Logitech Preference Manager lets you:
- Use the top row of shortcut keys as standard function keys. (You can still perform shortcuts by pressing the fn key in combination with one of the top-row keys.)
- Show Caps Lock notification or status on your Mac display.
- Show a low-battery warning on your Mac display.
Use Logitech Keyboard Plus to:
- Select from 13 international keyboard layouts (U.S. layout not included). Apply the correct layout to your keyboard to enjoy full support for all keys and features.
- Run a wizard that guides you through setup and Bluetooth wireless pairing.
- Effortlessly switch between the Keyboard K480 and the Android onscreen keyboard when powering the device on or off.
SWAPPING DEVICES
The keyboard can connect to three devices at a time, but there’s no limit to the number of computers, tablets, or smartphones you can use with it. It’s easy to reassign any of the three channels to other devices. (You can easily reconnect with a device at any time.)
Open Bluetooth Wireless settings on a currently connected computer or mobile device and direct it to “forget” the keyboard.
Note: Steps for forgetting a Bluetooth wireless device differ depending on the type of device and the operating system. See the user manual that came with your computer or mobile device for more information on forgetting a Bluetooth wireless device.
Now follow the instructions in FIRST-TIME SETUP, “Pair the keyboard with a device,” to connect another computer or mobile device on the newly available channel.
Note: Steps for forgetting a Bluetooth wireless device differ depending on the type of device and the operating system. See the user manual that came with your computer or mobile device for more information on forgetting a Bluetooth wireless device.
Now follow the instructions in FIRST-TIME SETUP, “Pair the keyboard with a device,” to connect another computer or mobile device on the newly available channel.
MULTIPLE KEY LAYOUTS IN ONE
A unique multi-function layout makes the Logitech Keyboard K480 compatible with the computer or mobile device you’re currently using. Key label colors and split lines identify functions or symbols reserved for different devices and operating systems.
Key label color
Gray labels indicate functions available on Apple devices running Mac OS X or iOS.
White labels on gray circles identify symbols reserved for use with ALT GR on Windows computers.
Split keys
Modifier keys on either side of the space bar display two sets of labels separated by split lines.
The label above the split line identifies the modifier sent to a Windows, Android, or Chrome device.
The label below the split line identifies the modifier sent to an Apple Macintosh, iPhone, or iPad.
The keyboard automatically uses modifiers associated with the currently selected device.
Universal keys
All other keys perform the same action on all devices and operating systems.
Key label color
Gray labels indicate functions available on Apple devices running Mac OS X or iOS.
White labels on gray circles identify symbols reserved for use with ALT GR on Windows computers.
Split keys
Modifier keys on either side of the space bar display two sets of labels separated by split lines.
The label above the split line identifies the modifier sent to a Windows, Android, or Chrome device.
The label below the split line identifies the modifier sent to an Apple Macintosh, iPhone, or iPad.
The keyboard automatically uses modifiers associated with the currently selected device.
Universal keys
All other keys perform the same action on all devices and operating systems.
SHORTCUT KEYS & FUNCTION KEYS
The table below shows the shortcut assignments for Windows, Mac OS X, Android and iOS.
Note: An asterisk (*) identifies actions that require installing Logitech software.
Note: An asterisk (*) identifies actions that require installing Logitech software.
Use function keys by holding down the fn key and pressing the shortcut key associated with the function number and action. The table below describes special key combinations for different operating systems.
If you typically use function keys more often than shortcut keys, you can install Logitech software and use it to set up the shortcut keys as function keys that you can press directly (without having to hold down the fn key).
Note: An asterisk (*) identifies actions that require installing Logitech software.
If you typically use function keys more often than shortcut keys, you can install Logitech software and use it to set up the shortcut keys as function keys that you can press directly (without having to hold down the fn key).
Note: An asterisk (*) identifies actions that require installing Logitech software.
Slide the battery compartment door toward the On/Off switch and lift the door.
Replace the old batteries with two new AAA batteries and reattach the compartment door.
Replace the old batteries with two new AAA batteries and reattach the compartment door.
Bluetooth Number Pad Machine
The Logitech Keyboard K480 works with Bluetooth wireless–enabled computers, tablets, and smartphones that support external keyboards.The keyboard is compatible with all major operating systems:
- Windows OS version 7 and later
- Mac OS X 10.9 or later • Chrome OS™
- Apple iPhone and iPad, iOS 5 or later
- Android™ OS tablet or smartphone, Android 3.2 or later
Note: An Internet connection is required for downloading Logitech software.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Your keyboard only connects to Bluetooth wireless–enabled devices. Confirm that the device you’re trying to pair with is Bluetooth wireless–capable. Note: The Logitech Keyboard K480 is not compatible with a Logitech Unifying receiver based on different wireless technology.Restart the device and try pairing it with the keyboard again on the original channel or another channel.
Note: On a Windows computer, a new Bluetooth wireless connection will sometimes require additional software updates—a process that may still be ongoing after a message appears indicating a successful completion. Wait at least 20 minutes after pairing to make sure all updates are completed before restarting the computer.
Confirm that the device is configured to accept Bluetooth wireless connections. (Windows)
Go to Bluetooth Devices > Open Settings and select the following checkboxes:
- Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer
- Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer
- Alert me when a Bluetooth device wants to connect
Make sure your computer, tablet, or smartphone supports an external keyboard (HID profile). Check the user manual that came with the device or contact the manufacturer.
- Confirm the correct channel is selected.
- Press any key to wake the keyboard from sleep mode.
- Turn the keyboard off and back on.
- Turn Bluetooth wireless off and restart the computer. (Windows)
Go to Bluetooth Wireless settings and turn off Bluetooth Wireless.
Restart the device and turn on Bluetooth Wireless.
Reconnect the keyboard.
- Replace the keyboard batteries.
- Confirm that the keyboard is paired with the device.
- Pair the keyboard again with your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Go to Bluetooth Wireless settings and “forget” the Logitech Keyboard K480.
Turn off Bluetooth Wireless.
Restart the device and turn on Bluetooth Wireless.
Pair the device and keyboard again, following the steps in FIRST-TIME SETUP, “Pair the keyboard with a device.”
My keyboard stopped working, or works only intermittently.
If your device is Bluetooth wireless–capable, this problem is likely caused by a lost Bluetooth wireless connection. Several environmental factors can cause the connection between the Logitech Keyboard K480 and a computer or mobile device to fail.- Check the keyboard batteries.
- Make sure your keyboard isn’t resting on a metal surface that can interfere with a Bluetooth wireless signal.
- Verify that another wireless source isn’t interfering with the Bluetooth wireless signal.
- Possible sources of interference include wireless speakers, a computer power supply, a display monitor, cell phones, and garage door openers.
- Make sure other electrical devices are at least 8 inches (20 cm) from your keyboard and the computer or mobile device.
- Try moving the keyboard closer to the computer or mobile device.
My keyboard doesn’t work after the connected PC wakes from sleep mode.
- On the PC, change the Bluetooth wireless adapter power settings:
In Bluetooth Radios, right-click on the Bluetooth wireless adapter (for example, Dell Wireless 370 adapter) and click Properties.
In the Properties window, click the Power Management tab and uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
Click OK to save the settings and restart the PC.
The characters I’m typing don’t match the key labels.
- Make sure you used the correct Bluetooth wireless connect button to pair the keyboard with your device.
When you select a paired device with the selection dial, the status light next to the connect button you used for pairing starts blinking. If you used the wrong connect button, pair the device again by holding down the other connect button until its status light next starts blinking.