I cannot get Wireless Keyboard Model A1016 to connect with my MacBook. I have OS 10.6.8 running. Bluetooth cannot make a connection. The A1016 manual does not give a passcode to use when connecting.
MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Frank, that may very well be an incompatibility of he keyboard. Since the iPad came out and allowed pairing of Bluetooth keyboards, there was one exclusion, the A1016 could not be paired. That may be what you are seeing with the MBP now. I am not sure where to look in my files for a code, but will do so either tonight or tomorrow morning...wife says I am a packrat and keep everything, just have to find it. But I am not too hopeful of that keyboard pairing.
That keyboard (I have one) came with the 2005 iMac G5...you may not be able to connect it to a 2012 MBP.
I will see if I have anything left over that has the code, but that was unique to each keyboard.
One last thing, if you go to System Preferences, Bluetooth that should search for any Bluetooth devices that are compatible and allow you to pair with them.
Bluetooth Setup Assistant recognizes the device (wireless keyboard) but does not automatically connect. ( The A1016 does not ask for a passkey.) Passcode Options includes "Do not use a passcode with this device" which I selected.The setup assistant then returned the message: The pairing attempt was unsuccessful. This configuration of Mac OS X and Bluetooth software could be invalid or unsupported."
Hoping there is a workaround.
All my old paperwork says is the keyboard is model A1016, EMC1937
No passcode was needed as the iMac recognized and accepted the keyboard.
How do I connect Wireless Keyboard A1016 with MacBook that is running OS 10.6.8?
