Dell Peripheral Manager The Dell Peripheral Manager is a software that enables you to set up and manage Dell Peripherals connected to your computer. For Dell Premier Collaboration Keyboard, this software enables you to perform the following: • Assign actions to programmable keys.
Setting up your wireless keyboard Charging the battery NOTE: Your wireless keyboard has a rechargeable battery. For best results, ensure that the battery is fully charged before using it for the first time. NOTE: To improve battery life, turn off the power switch when the wireless keyboard is not in use.
Low battery indicator colors • Low power (≤5%): Amber light breathing in a cycle of 10 seconds on and 50 seconds off. • Charging: Breathing in white. • Fully charged: Static white for 10 seconds and then turns off. NOTE: The keyboard backlight will turn off when the battery charge drops to the low level (≤5%).
Pairing your wireless keyboard Your Dell wireless keyboard can be paired with devices using either the Dell Secure Link USB receiver or Bluetooth. You can pair and switch between a laptop, desktop, or any compatible mobile device. Download and install the Bluetooth Driver Bluetooth Drivers come pre-installed on all Dell computers.
Bluetooth channel LED ( ) blinks white, indicating the Bluetooth pairing is initiated. 3. Dell Pair pops up a notification when a device supporting detection by Dell Pair is turned on and brought close to the Bluetooth detection range of the computer for the first time.
6. Press the connection-mode button for three seconds. Ensure that the first Bluetooth channel LED ( ) blinks white, indicating the Bluetooth pairing is initiated. 7. The New Dell KB900 found window appears. Click Connect and confirm the pairing process on both wireless keyboard and your computer.
1) Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & other devices > Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth. 2) Select Dell KB900 and then Done. NOTE: If Dell KB900 is not listed, ensure that the pairing mode is enabled on the keyboard. Pairing your wireless keyboard │ 13...
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4. Confirm the pairing process on both wireless keyboard and your computer. The first Bluetooth channel LED ( ) turns solid white for a few seconds to confirm the pairing, and then the light turns off. After your keyboard and computer pairing is completed, the keyboard connects to the computer automatically when the Bluetooth is enabled and both devices are within the Bluetooth range.
NOTE: Ensure that the distance between your computer and keyboard is within the Bluetooth reception range. NOTE: For Bluetooth pairing you can use Dell Pair, Swift Pair, or manual pair option. 1. In Windows Search, type Bluetooth. 2. Click Bluetooth and other devices settings. The Settings window appears.
Dell Secure Link USB receiver. NOTE: Use RF mode to enter the BIOS mode. 1. Connect the Dell Secure Link USB receiver to the USB port on your computer. 2. Toggle the connection-mode button on your keyboard until the RF mode LED ( ) lights up while changing to the RF mode.
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The keyboard is now paired with your USB device. NOTE: The above image indicates the RF enabled device pairing. Pairing your wireless keyboard │ 17...
If you want to connect to another paired device, toggle the connection-mode button until the respective connection-mode LED turns on. For example, if you want to connect to the wireless keyboard using the Dell Secure Link USB receiver then press the connection-mode button until the connection-mode LED ( ) turns solid white for 3 seconds.
NOTE: If Zoom is not installed on your system, the Zoom touch controls will not work. NOTE: Dell Peripheral Manager is required to be installed and running to enable the Zoom functions on the keyboard. If Dell Peripheral Manager is uninstalled, then the Zoom functions will be disabled.
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1. Video on/off icon 2. Share screen icon 3. Chat icon 4. Microphone on/off icon NOTE: If the video and/or microphone icon lights red, this indicates the respective function is disabled. NOTE: When you receive a chat message in the video conferencing app, the chat icon will light up and blink.
Zoom touch control settings Dell KB900 keyboard comes with Zoom touch control icons for video, share screen, chat notification and mic. Zoom touch control settings on Dell Peripheral Manager allow you to toggle on and off the Zoom touch controls.
Intelligent backlighting Your Dell wireless keyboard has embedded sensors to regulate the backlight. The ambient light sensor adjusts the backlight brightness based on the environmental lighting conditions. A proximity sensor lights the backlit keys when your hand is in close proximity to the keyboard.
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The backlight is turned on as described in the table below: NOTE: If the ambient brightness detected in your environment is bright enough, then the backlight will not turn on to conserve battery life. NOTE: While charging, the proximity sensor is disabled and the backlight is always turned on.
Troubleshooting Problems Possible solutions Keyboard is not functioning 1. Ensure that the battery is fully charged. 2. Turn off the keyboard, and then turn it on. Keyboard buttons do not 1. Ensure that the battery is fully charged. work 2. Turn off the keyboard, and then turn it on. 3.
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The Bluetooth channel LED blinks white to indicate the Bluetooth pairing is initiated. 7. Check if your computer is included in the list of selected Dell computers compatible with the keyboard. For more information, see Dell.com/support. Wireless connection is lost 1.
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• Move away from these devices. • Ensure that the distance between your laptop, desktop, or a compatible mobile device where the Dell Secure Link USB receiver is connected is within 1m. • Ensure that the USB-A port where the Dell...
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• Move away from these devices. • Ensure that the distance between your laptop, desktop, or a compatible mobile device where the Dell Secure Link USB receiver is connected is within 1m. • Ensure that the USB-A port where the Dell...
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USB-A port. 2. Ensure that the third connection mode is selected ( ). 3. If the Dell Secure Link USB receiver is still not working, restart the system or check the KB900 - Dell Peripheral Manager for errors.
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2. Swipe the Zoom touch control icons from left to right or right to left to ensure you have not accidentally disabled them. 3. Ensure that Dell Peripheral Manager is installed and running. Backlight does not turn on 1. Ensure the keyboard is turned on.
Keyboard specifications General Model number KB900 Connection type • Wireless (2.4 GHz RF with Dell Secure Link USB Receiver) • Bluetooth 5.1 LE (supports Dell Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair) System requirement • Windows Server 2012; 2012 R2, 2016 (RF receiver only) •...
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Physical characteristics Weight 730g ±30g (1.60 lb ±0.06g) Dimensions: Length 439.55 ±0.5 mm (17.30 in.) Width 121.5 ±0.5 mm (4.78 in.) Height 20.7 ±0.5 mm (0.81 in.) Environmental Temperature: Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) Storage humidity 20% to 90% relative humidity;...
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(which will apply between you and the retailer) and Dell’s end user contract terms. Dell may also provide an additional hardware warranty – full details of the Dell end user contract and warranty terms can be found by going to Dell.com/terms, selecting your country from the list at the bottom of the “home”...