Q: cannot pair my apple bt keyboard or trackpad with a mac mini for initial setup of mini
Hi, I am trying to do an initial setup for a mac mini, using an apple BT keyboard and trackpad. When pairing the kb, it asks me to input an 8 digit code and hit return. Upon doing this, it comes back in 20 seconds or so and asks me again to input the same 8 digit code and hit return. How many times must I do this before it accepts the input? Also when I setup the trackpad, the mouse cursor moves just fine, but tapping or press and hold....1 finger or 2.....nothing works as a 'click'. What is the proper gesture to use as a 'click'? Obviously, I cannot get past the initial screens in the setup process. Is it NOT possible to setup the mini using a BT keyboard and trackpad? I am so frustrated at this point, I am ready to take the whole shebang back to the store and tell them to shove it. Any other advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.....just call me 'Stupid'
Mac mini, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8), I don't know what level of software
Posted on Apr 1, 2013 8:03 AM