How-to: Keyboards
Topics
- What do the battery lights mean on my keyboard?
- How do I set up my Bluetooth® keyboard?
- How do I create macros?
- How do I reassign hot keys for my keyboard?
- How do I reassign My Favorites Keys for my keyboard?
- How do I manage wireless connections through software or hardware settings?
- How do I use my Arc Keyboard?
- How do I use my SideWinder X4 Keyboard?
- How do I use my SideWinder X6 Keyboard?
- How do I use my Wedge Mobile Keyboard?
Resources
What do the battery lights mean on my keyboard?
Some keyboard and mouse models feature a battery light that shows the current status of the batteries. The following table describes the different lights and states.
|
Light |
Device Model |
Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Single long green blink |
Rechargeable |
Batteries are good. This occurs when batteries are first installed or every time that the device is turned on. |
|
Slow green blink |
Rechargeable |
Device is docked in the charging station and is charging properly. |
|
Steady green |
Rechargeable |
Device is docked in the charging station and does not need additional charging. |
|
Steady green |
Presenter Mouse (Japanese version) |
Laser pointer is on. |
|
Red/green blink |
Wireless |
Device is discoverable (trying to connect to the transceiver). |
|
Slow red blink |
Non-rechargeable |
Batteries are low and need to be replaced. |
|
Slow red blink |
Rechargeable |
Batteries are low and need recharging. |
|
Fast red blink |
Rechargeable |
Device is docked in the charging station, but there is a charging error. Reasons for errors: The wrong type of battery is installed; the battery or batteries are missing; or the battery connection is bad. Solutions: Make sure that the correct battery or batteries are installed, and are installed correctly. If necessary, remove the batteries, wipe them with a clean cloth, and reinsert them. |
|
Steady red |
Presenter Mouse (Standard version) |
Laser pointer is on. |
