Test The Keyboard And Mouse - Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 5000 Getting Started

4 Position the Receiver, Keyboard, and Mouse
1 Position the receiver at least 8 inches
(20 cm) away from your computer
monitor, computer case, and any
other items that might cause
interference (such as metal filing
cabinets, desktop fans, or fluorescent
lights).
2 Position the keyboard and mouse no less than 8 inches (20 cm) from the receiver
but no more than 6 feet (1.8 m) from the receiver. This distance varies depending
on nearby items causing interference and other factors.
5 Connect the Receiver to Your Computer
● With your computer turned on, plug the rectangular
universal serial bus (USB) connector into your computer's
rectangular USB port.
Important
● You must leave the round PS/2 connector unplugged.
● If you don't have an available USB port, see "Other
Connection Options" later in this manual.

6 Test the Keyboard and Mouse

Try using the keyboard and mouse to make sure that they are working.
Tip To test the keyboard, press the Windows logo key (
Start menu.
If either device doesn't work as expected, make sure that the following procedures
were completed as specified earlier in these instructions:
● New batteries are inserted and positioned correctly in both the keyboard and the
mouse.
● The receiver is properly connected to the computer.
● The keyboard, mouse, and receiver are properly positioned and there are no
nearby items that might cause interference.
If the keyboard or mouse is still not working, try changing the wireless connection
channel for the device. Changing the wireless connection channel is useful if your
wireless device is experiencing interference.
To change the wireless connection channel
● Press the Connect button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard or mouse.
Note Using the tip of a pen may make it easier to press smaller buttons.
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