Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ..................2 What’s in the box ......................4 Keyboard Features ...................... 5 Dell Peripheral Manager ....................6 Setting up your wireless keyboard ................7 Pairing your wireless keyboard ................... 9 Keyboard Specifications ....................11 General ......................... 11 Electrical ......................
• View device information such as firmware version and battery status through the Info tab. • Upgrade the latest firmware updates on your devices. For more information on using Dell Peripheral Manager, search about it in the Knowledge Base Resource at Dell.com/support.
Setting up your wireless keyboard 1 Using your fingertip, pry open the battery cover. 2 Install the AAA batteries into the battery compartment.
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3 Replace the battery cover. 4 Open and extend the keyboard feet. 5 Slide the power switch to turn on the keyboard. NOTE: Ensure that the distance between your computer and keyboard is within 0.5 meters.
Pairing your wireless keyboard Your Dell wireless keyboard can be paired with devices using the USB receiver. You can pair and switch between a laptop, desktop, or any compatible mobile device. Pairing your keyboard using the USB receiver NOTE: You can connect a device to your wireless keyboard using the Dell Universal pairing or Dell peripheral manager.
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The keyboard is paired with your computer.
Keyboard Specifications General Model number KB500 Connection type Wireless (2.4 GHz with nano dongle) Supported operating systems • Windows Server 2012; 2012 R2, 2016 (RF dongle only) • Windows 8, 32/64-bit • Windows 10, 32/64-bit • Windows 11 • Android •...
Environmental Temperature: Operating -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) Storage -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) Storage humidity 95% maximum relative humidity; non-condensing Wireless RF protocol 2.4 GHz RF Range • Up to 10 m radio range. • No performance degradation up to maximum radio range (10 m)
Troubleshooting Problems Suggested solutions Keyboard is not 1 Check if the batteries are inserted in the correct orientation. functioning The batteries “+” and “-” ends should be placed as indicated on the battery compartment. 2 Check the battery level. • If the device uses rechargeable batteries, ensure that the batteries are fully charged.
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Troubleshooting Problems Suggested solutions Unable to pair 1 Check the battery level. the keyboard • If the device uses rechargeable batteries, ensure that the with your batteries are fully charged. computer • If the batteries are exhausted, replace them with new ones. 2 Turn off the device, and then turn it on.
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