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As with any bluetooth device, pairing is critical to successful use of the device by the host. Once a device is paired the password is automatically given each time the device is turned on.

This Apple Care article addresses difficulty in pairing the wireless keyboard. Pressing keys during the pairing process can cause the pairing password to be entered incorrectly. More …

The Washington Research Foundation, a fund-raising entity for the University of Washington, added Apple, Dell, Sony, Logitech, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Mobile Communications, Toshiba and Plantronics to its Bluetooth patent infringement lawsuit. The Foundation claims these defendants utilize chips that violate certain patients CSR plc was not licensed to use. More …

Certain third-party Bluetooth mice may “sleep” or disconnect if left idle, to conserve battery power. This may prevent your computer from sleeping. If you try choosing Sleep from the Apple menu, your computer may sleep for just a moment, then wake soon after.

As a workaround, do this:

1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2. Click Bluetooth to open its preferences.
3. Click the Settings tab.
4. Deselect the “Allow Bluetooth devices to wake this computer” checkbox.

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