Using the A1016 Wireless Keyboard with Windows
So, this isn't a question, it's more like a 'For What It's Worth'. I found some bad information in some archived posts here, and it seems I'm not allowed to resurrect them lol. Anyway, the rumor on the forum is that this old keyboard won't work with Windows 7, 8, etc., but that is just wrong!
http://www.silly-science.co.uk/2012/06/05/pairing-apple-1st-gen-keyboard-a1016-w ith-windows-7/
1) First, have another functioning keyboard hooked up to your PC, in such a way that it is fully operational as an input device for said PC.
2) Batteries in your wireless keyboard are good, right?
3) Slide the switch on the keyboard to 'on'.
4) Go into the Bluetooth control panel in Windows and if the keyboard shows up as a device, hit the connect button.
5) ** Here's the new part ** on your wireless keyboard, type 1 2 3 4 [return].
6) Now Windows will prompt you for a code. Type 1 2 3 4 [return].
Yay! I typed this on a homemade Windows 8.1 PC using my antique Apple Wireless Keyboard A1016. Serenity.
Windows 8