How to connect Dell wireless keyboard
A wireless keyboard makes the overall experience of using a PC way better and more convenient. In the wireless keyboard industry, Dell is undoubtedly one of the best brands out there. And you can connect the Dell wireless keyboard using a receiver and Bluetooth as well. So, the procedure is obviously not that hard.
If you have bought a Dell wireless Keyboard recently and having a bit of trouble with understanding how you should connect it, keep on reading. I will explain both of the ways of connecting a Dell wireless keyboard easily so you can do it yourself.
Stay tuned and read the whole article and you will learn about how to connect Dell wireless keyboard in no time.
Connecting methods of Dell wireless keyboard
You can connect a Dell wireless keyboard in two ways. The first one is by using a receiver and the 2nd one is by using a wireless bluetooth keyboard. Depending on which keyboard you are using and whether it came with a usb receiver or not, you will have to determine which method you are going to follow.
Well lucky for you I have discussed both of these methods in the article. Keep reading to know the step-by-step procedure of connecting the Dell wireless keyboard.
Using a receiver
It doesn’t matter whether you are going to use a USB receiver or Bluetooth, what you need to do before anything is set up your Dell wireless keyboard properly. The power source of this wireless keyboard is two AA batteries and you need to make sure two fully functioning new batteries are inside the keyboard.
Here’s how you can put the batteries inside:
- With a simple push and slide, remove the battery cover. Remember to slid it in the outwards direction.
- Put the batteries inside maintaining the positive and negative order properly.
- Now put back the cover in its place to complete the process.
After ensuring that the batteries are placed properly, use the power switch of your Dell wireless keyboard to turn it on. You will find the switch somewhere around the bottom side of it.
Now it’s time to connect the keyboard using the USB receiver.
- Take the USB receiver out of the packet.
- You will find a connection button, press it to activate the receiver.
- Now insert it in any of the USB ports of your pc or laptop, within a few seconds it will be connected.
- Keep the keyboard turned on and once it is connected, the LED light which was blinking so far will stop blinking. It means the keyboard is ready for use and the wireless connection of your Dell keyboard is established.
2. Using Bluetooth
You can connect the Dell wireless keyboard using Bluetooth as well, though it’s a bit time-consuming and complex while setting up for the first time, with this method, you don’t have to worry about losing the USB receiver. So, here is how you can establish the connection using Bluetooth.
- Turn on the wireless keyboard by pressing the power button which you will find underneath. And also click on the Bluetooth icon on your keyboard to turn it on. You will find this switch anywhere near the power button.
- After clicking on the Bluetooth switch of your keyboard, it will be on “Discovery mode” and the Bluetooth icon on your keyboard will start to blink. If it’s not blinking do step number 1 again and make sure it’s blinking.
- On your laptop, go to the Windows search bar and type “Bluetooth”
- From the options that will appear, click “Bluetooth and other device settings”.
- You can go to this option from the taskbar as well, by clicking the Bluetooth icon and then by clicking on the “Add a Bluetooth Device”.
- When the new Window pops up, select the “Add Bluetooth or other devices” option.
- Then on the next screen select “Bluetooth”
- Your laptop will begin to look for available Bluetooth devices and given the keyboard is turned on, it will show up on the screen. The keyboard model will be displayed on the screen under the “list of devices” section.
- Click on your keyboard name and then on the next screen click pair, it will get paired unless it asks you for a passkey.
- A passkey will be displayed and you will have to enter it in order to establish the pairing.
- If the pairing is successful, your laptop will be connected with the Dell wireless keyboard and you will be able to use the keyboard.
If you are still having trouble with establishing the connection, check whether the needed drivers are installed on your computer. But what to do if you are not using Windows OS? The overall process will be a bit different and complex given that you will have to use “Bluetooth Device Wizard”.
Once your Dell wireless Keyboard is connected to your computer, the next time you won’t have to go through these troubles. By simply powering on the keyboard and the Bluetooth connection of your laptop, they will automatically get connected.
There you have it, you’ve got yourself a bluetooth enabled computer keyboard.
Frequently asked questions
Where is pairing button on wireless keyboard?
You will find the pairing button somewhere around the bottom side of your wireless keyboard. It is usually closer to the battery compartment. After turning Bluetooth on your computer, turn the parking button of your wireless keyboard on.
How do I connect a wireless keyboard without USB?
First of all, what you need to do is turn off the wireless keyboard. Then go to the Bluetooth setting on your computer and click on “Add a Bluetooth Device”. On the next screen click “add device” and select your wireless keyboard. Mac users can get it done from the menu bar by tapping on the Bluetooth option.
Where is the Bluetooth button on Dell keyboard?
You will find the Bluetooth button on the bottom of your Dell keyboard. If you press on it, the LED will start blinking and it will keep on blinking until the connection is established. When the LED light stops blinking, it means that your keyboard is ready for use. Blinking LED means it’s in discovery mode.
What is Dell universal pairing?
It is a USB receiver that lets you connect wireless Dell products to your laptop. With this receiver connected to your computer, you can use up to six different types of wireless gadgets from Dell. as a result, switching between devices gets easier since you don’t have to deal with changing the USB receiver every time.
Conclusion
A wireless keyboard makes your working experience more convenient on your Dell laptop, which is why more people are becoming interested in these technologies. Now that you know how to connect Dell wireless keyboard, I hope you will find it easy to connect your keyboard to your computer.