Hi I have a imac 10.6 and my wireless keyboard is not working only some keys will work, and cannot log onto my mac with password. I plan on buying a new one but notice that I need the existing keyboard to set up. How can I do this if the current keyboard is not working.
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Hello pan123
If the keyboard is normally used from a position in front of your machine ... buy a USB version. You won't need to keep buying batteries for it and it is connectable into any iMac port. I have 10.6.8 and it works fine with that.
Hello Mike.
Thanku Mike, my bluetooth is working fine and info provided is helpful but I cannot login to my mac with my password because of the keyboard not working so I'm guessing that buying a new keyboard, my mac will pair up with my pc and I will be able to login in
Thank-you that may be a better option as I do use a lot of batteries. Will look into this
You need to be logged in to pair a new bluetooth device. It sounds like you're going to have to have a wired keyboard in order to do that. Practally any USB keyboard will work, see if you can borrow one or pick up a cheap one somewhere. Once you're logged in unpair your existing wireless and the pair your new keyboard, instructions are in the article I linked.
OR......just get and use a wired USB keyboard it's much more reliable and you don't have issues like this. I use Apples USB model with the number pad.
A thought first.....have you tried resetting the SMC? Sometimes that can help strange issues.
To reset the SMC on Intel-based Mac Pro, iMac, and Mac mini computers, as well as Xserve:
Yes tried that too, no luck with keyboard, some keys do work, it started off with the spacebar not working a week ago then others followed
Are you sure the keyboard has not been exposed to a spillage or damp. This is particularly likely where the faulty letters are in a row or a linked group.
Thank-you, Mike just looking at the Apple store would be best to buy the Apple USB keyboard then I can login
Thanku for all your help
I have spilled some coffee on it a few times and wiped off straight away but probably caused damage over the time
Yep. I suspect that is your answer. So it's off to buy a new one and as I first recommended, buy the USB version.
Regards, 71.
Thanku looking at apple store now to buy, they are the best price as no don't charge delivery costs
Apple Wireless Keyboard
