Logitech diNovo and MacBook

Help.... I am trying to set up my Logitech diNovo bluetooth mouse and keyboard with my new MacBook. The mouse has successfully paired. The keyboard not.

When I detect a new keyboard device from the MacBook and hit the 'connect' button on the back of the keyboard, the MacBook successfully recognizes the 'Logitech diNovo Keyboard'. It then takes me to the next page where the MacBook asks for a 6 or 8 digit number to be typed from the keyboard I am trying to pair. Nothing. The keyboard although recognized in the pairing is not recognized in its keystrokes.

Help!!!

MacBook Pro 2.0Ghz, Mac OS X (10.4.6), switcher from Windows

Posted on Jun 7, 2006 9:05 AM

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Jun 27, 2006 11:47 AM in response to Mike Bromilow

I just tried the same thing myself. I was finally able to get each item to pair (after several attempts and different codes) but the media controller still doesn't work for anything but volume (and, as a stand-alone calculator).

Logitech's web site does specifically state that it is meant to be a Windows only device. So, I guess we should be happy for any part that works.

In the case of your keyboard, I would keep trying. Hit the "connect" key on the bottom of the keyboard and then enter the new code until it finds one it likes.

j!

Jul 13, 2006 3:22 AM in response to Mike Bromilow

When you describe typing in the number requested, you don't mention the return key. It's not written in the main section, as maybe it should be: "type 598L2H then ENTER". But the return is required before pairing is complete.

I successfully paired several computers with the diNovo keyboard (the first generation version which was also not specifically "compatible" with OS X). Despite this official incompatibility, OS X's bluetooth software paired fine with the keyboard. But NOT through the diNovo bluetooth/mouse charger. That always failed for me. I had to use an internal bluetooth module or a third party dongle (success with Belkin and MS dongles). In this case, the special keys (aside from volume, mute and sleep) fail to work. No keyboard utility I've tried can enable the iTunes controller or other special keys. All normal keys have worked the entire time, with the caveat that you "swap" the start and alt keys through Apple's keyboard settings.

After two years however (about four months ago) this keyboard started losing it's connection mid-typing. I'm not sure what's at fault.

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