Connectivity between your Microsoft Bluetooth device and your computer depends on your Bluetooth transceiver.
If your device does not include a Microsoft Bluetooth transceiver, you must pair the device with your computer's built-in (non-Microsoft) transceiver and the computer's Bluetooth software configuration program.
If your device has a Microsoft Bluetooth transceiver with a First Connect button, you can launch the Microsoft Connection Wizard from the First Connect button. This will help you establish Bluetooth pairing.
If your device includes a Microsoft Bluetooth transceiver without a First Connect button, you must connect the transceiver and then pair the device using your computer's Bluetooth software configuration program.
If your computer has a built-in non-Microsoft transceiver, you can pair the device directly to the computer using your computer's Bluetooth software configuration utility, but without using the Microsoft Bluetooth transceiver.
Note: New Bluetooth devices such as Wedge Touch Mouse and Sculpt Touch Mouse need to press the power button for about 5 seconds to start pairing with the computer.
Using a Passkey
When you pair a mouse with a computer, you don't need to configure a passkey. However, you always need to configure a passkey when you pair a keyboard or number pad with a computer. The way you specify a passkey depends on the Bluetooth program on your computer. If your Bluetooth program gives you a choice about how to create the passkey, let the program create one for you instead of creating your own or not using a passkey. When you enter the passkey, it will no feedback displayed on the screen. After entering the pass key, you must press Enter on the keyboard or number pad to complete the pairing.
Connect a device with a Microsoft Bluetooth transceiver to First Connect
Some Bluetooth device models include transceivers with buttons to make it easier to pair the device with the computer.
Plug the Microsoft Bluetooth transceiver into a USB port.
Press and hold the Connect button on the USB transceiver for five seconds. The Microsoft connection wizard will appear.
Follow the wizard's instructions to connect your device.-or-
Start IntelliType Pro.
Make sure you have selected the Bluetooth keyboard that uses your First Connect transceiver.
Click the Wireless tab, and then click Connect.
Follow the wizard's instructions to connect your device.
Connect a Bluetooth device without First Connect
Some Microsoft devices do not have First Connect buttons on their transceivers. For more information on pairing these devices with your computer, see your Bluetooth program documentation.
Connect a device without a Microsoft Bluetooth transceiver
If your computer has a built-in Bluetooth transceiver or you have an external USB Bluetooth transceiver, you may be able to use it to connect your device without using a Microsoft USB transceiver.
Important:
If you connect to a non-Microsoft Bluetooth transceiver, some advanced Mouse and Keyboard Center features may not work. Mouse and Keyboard Center is designed for use with Microsoft Bluetooth software. The Bluetooth Toshiba software will work in most cases. Other Bluetooth software may work but is not supported.
On your computer, open the Bluetooth program. You can usually find the Bluetooth program either in the Control Panel or in the
settings
.
Press and hold the
Connect
button on the bottom of the device. If your device has a battery indicator, it will flash green/red to indicate the device is discoverable.
In the Bluetooth program, use the option to add a new device. Exact wording may vary slightly between Bluetooth programs and versions.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
If you connect a keyboard and are prompted to configure a passkey, let the program choose a passkey for you.
When you connect a mouse and are prompted for a passkey, choose
No master key
.Microsoft Bluetooth mouse devices will not work with a random passkey.
Open the Bluetooth program
There are several versions of Bluetooth programs that you can use to connect your device to your Bluetooth wireless transceiver. See your computer documentation or contact your computer manufacturer for information on using the program.
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Location of Bluetooth software
For some computers running Windows 10
click
begin
>
settings
>
Devices
>
Bluetooth
For some computers running Windows 8.1
Open minded
charm
>
settings
>
Change PC settings
>
PC and devices
>
Bluetooth
For some computers running Windows 7
click
begin
>
Switchboard
>
hardware and sounds
>
bluetooth devices.
For some computers running Windows Vista
click
begin
>
Switchboard
>
hardware and sounds
>
bluetooth devices.
For some computers running Windows XP
click
begin
>
Switchboard
>
printers and hardware
>
bluetooth devices.
For some Toshiba computers
click
begin
>
All programs
>
Toshiba
>
Bluetooth
>
Bluetooth settings.
other computers
Check your computer documentation or contact the computer manufacturer.
Note:
If your computer does not detect a Bluetooth transceiver, the Bluetooth software will not be available in the Windows menus.
Switch between 2.4 GHz wireless mode and Bluetooth wireless mode
If your computer has a Bluetooth receiver (internal or external) and your device supports both 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth wireless modes, you can switch between these two wireless modes (meters) away. Devices operate more securely than most typical wireless devices by using security features such as encrypted signals and ever-changing frequencies.
Switch from 2.4 GHz wireless mode to Bluetooth wireless mode
On the bottom of the device, remove the battery cover and toggle the switch to Bluetooth mode.
On your computer, open the Bluetooth program. You can usually find the Bluetooth program either in the Control Panel or in the Settings app.
To reconnect the device to your computer, press and hold the connect button on the bottom of the device for a few seconds. When the light on the top of the device flashes red and green, the device is available for other Bluetooth devices for 2 minutes recognizable.
If the mouse is listed, select it and follow the prompts to successfully connect the device.
Switch from Bluetooth wireless mode to 2.4 GHz wireless mode
Connect the USB wireless transceiver to your computer.
On the bottom of the device, remove the battery cover and toggle the switch to 2.4GHz mode. Your device will be detected automatically.
