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Logitech Bluetooth® Multi-Device Keyboard K480 Immersion
Guide
You've got an amazing new keyboard. Now learn how to get
more out of it!
ABOUT THE KEYBOARD
You aren't limited to a single device, so why should your keyboard be?
A new standard for wireless convenience and versatility, the Logitech Bluetooth® Multi-Device
Keyboard K480 connects with up to three Bluetooth wireless–capable computers or mobile
devices and lets you switch effortlessly between them.
Windows®, Android™, Chrome™, Mac OS® X, and iOS—the Logitech Keyboard K480 works
with all types of devices that support an external keyboard.
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- Page 1 You aren’t limited to a single device, so why should your keyboard be? A new standard for wireless convenience and versatility, the Logitech Bluetooth® Multi-Device Keyboard K480 connects with up to three Bluetooth wireless–capable computers or mobile devices and lets you switch effortlessly between them.
- Page 2 Holds phone or tablet at a comfortable angle Shortcut keys Function keys Connect buttons Press to pair with Bluetooth wireless devices Indicate state of Bluetooth wireless connection Status lights Split keys Effect changes depending on connected device KEYBOARD K480 BASE...
- Page 3 Battery compartment Battery status light On/Off switch FIRST-TIME SETUP POWER ON...
- Page 4 Pull the tab from the battery compartment to power on the keyboard. (Out of the box, the keyboard’s On/Off switch is in the On position.) PAIR THE KEYBOARD WITH A DEVICE On the keyboard Select a Bluetooth wireless channel. Turn the selector dial to 1 (the factory setting). Windows OS, Android OS, Chrome OS To connect to a computer or mobile device running Windows, Android, or Chrome: Press and hold down the “pc”...
- Page 5 Mac OS X, iOS To connect to an Apple Macintosh, iPhone®, or iPad®: Press and hold down the “i” connect button for 3 seconds. The light next to the connect button starts blinking to let you know the keyboard is ready to pair with another device.
- Page 6 On a computer running Windows 7: In the Start menu, click Devices and Printers. Click Add a device to display icons of available Bluetooth wireless devices. Select Logitech Keyboard K480 and click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing. Windows 8 On a computer running Windows 8: Click Settings in the upper-right corner of the display.
- Page 7 Click PC and Devices and select Bluetooth. Select Logitech Keyboard K480 and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing. Note: When you make a new Bluetooth wireless connection, Windows may need to update some resource files. These updates may still be in progress even after your computer tells you it has connected to the keyboard.
- Page 8 Click the status area in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account avatar is displayed). In the drop-down menu, select Bluetooth status. Select Logitech Keyboard K480 from the list of available Bluetooth wireless devices and click Connect. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing.
- Page 9 Go to Settings > Bluetooth. (Turn on Bluetooth if it’s not already active.) When a list of Bluetooth wireless devices appears, tap Logitech Keyboard K480. Note: If your device requests a PIN, enter the code on your Logitech Keyboard K480, not the device’s virtual keyboard.
- Page 10 You can connect your Logitech Keyboard K480 to as many as three Bluetooth wireless devices at a time. Note: Before attempting to connect to another device, make sure you’re able to type on the device you connected to the keyboard on channel 1. After confirming there is an active connection between the device and the keyboard, proceed with the instructions below.
- Page 11 After pairing the keyboard with your devices, you can select a device to use with the keyboard To select a device Turn the selector dial to the channel you used to connect the computer, tablet, or smartphone to the keyboard. The light next to the associated connect button slowly blinks before turning solid blue for 5 seconds, confirming the selection.
- Page 12 Show a low-battery warning on your Mac display. Logitech Keyboard Plus App (for Android) If you’re using the Logitech Keyboard K480 with an Android tablet or smartphone, you’ll appreciate how Logitech Keyboard Plus improves your typing experience. Use Logitech Keyboard Plus to: ...
- Page 13 Note: Steps for forgetting a Bluetooth wireless device differ depending on the type of device and the operating system. See the user manual that came with your computer or mobile device for more information on forgetting a Bluetooth wireless device. Now follow the instructions in FIRST-TIME SETUP, “Pair the keyboard with a device,”...
- Page 14 A unique multi-function layout makes the Logitech Keyboard K480 compatible with the computer or mobile device you’re currently using. Key label colors and split lines identify functions or symbols reserved for different devices and operating systems. Key label color Gray labels indicate functions available on Apple® devices running Mac OS X or iOS.
- Page 15 The table below describes special key combinations for different operating systems. If you typically use function keys more often than shortcut keys, you can install Logitech software and use it to set up the shortcut keys as function keys that you can press directly (without having to hold down the fn key).
- Page 16 Replace the old batteries with two new AAA batteries and reattach the compartment door. COMPATIBLE DEVICES The Logitech Keyboard K480 works with Bluetooth wireless–enabled computers, tablets, and smartphones that support external keyboards. The keyboard is compatible with all major operating systems: ...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
I can’t pair the keyboard with my device. Your keyboard only connects to Bluetooth wireless–enabled devices. Confirm that the device you’re trying to pair with is Bluetooth wireless–capable. Note: The Logitech Keyboard K480 is not compatible with a Logitech Unifying receiver based on different wireless technology. - Page 18 Pair the keyboard again with your computer, tablet, or smartphone. On the device: Go to Bluetooth Wireless settings and “forget” the Logitech Keyboard K480. Turn off Bluetooth Wireless. Restart the device and turn on Bluetooth Wireless. Pair the device and keyboard again, following the steps in FIRST-TIME SETUP, “Pair the keyboard with a device.”...
- Page 19 The characters I’m typing don’t match the key labels. Make sure you used the correct Bluetooth wireless connect button to pair the keyboard with your device. Review the instructions in FIRST-TIME SETUP, “Pair the keyboard with a device.” When you select a paired device with the selection dial, the status light next to the connect button you used for pairing starts blinking.