iPad wireless keyboard questions

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iPad wireless keyboard questions

Hey everyone,

I already have a dock - I'm interested in the bluetooth keyboard, but won't be using it all the time. I'd like to use it sometimes and use the onscreen at other times (on the go or for quick text).

To do this, do I need to disable/enable bluetooth each time? Does bluetooth enabled drain the battery faster (and if so, by how much)? If I disable bluetooth and then re-enable it, do I need to re-sync the keyboard or will it remember the settings?

Windows Vista

Posted on Jun 6, 2010 11:47 PM

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Answer 1

VSL.008

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Jun 7, 2010 1:53 AM in response to FBMike

I use the Apple Bluetooth keyboard. To disable it and use the onscreen keyboard, you can do one of three things: 1) turn off BT on the iPad, 2) turn off the BT keyboard, or 3) step out-of-range from the keyboard and type on screen. No, you do not need to re-sync later.

I do not notice the battery drain, as my BT keyboard is mostly in sleep mode. I do wish that both can be enabled at the same time, but they can't. Hope this helps.

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Answer 2

Jun 7, 2010 2:06 AM in response to VSL.008

It is a drag that both keyboards can't be used at the same time.
I noticed no drain really.

One Question: Does your Right Hand Shift Key Work? I can't get the ? key to work at all either on US/UK settings on a the iPad.

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VSL.008

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Jun 7, 2010 2:20 AM in response to Lotus-Max

I'll answer this before I sleep.

Left shift - ??? works
Right shift - ??? works

I am using the onscreen keyboard to type this. Both shift keys work.

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Answer 4

Jun 7, 2010 2:35 AM in response to VSL.008

Sorry Bud, I meant on the Wireless Keyboard, does it work?

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VSL.008

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Jun 7, 2010 9:27 AM in response to Lotus-Max

Right shift works. I am using the wireless keyboard to type this on my iPad. ??? <<< >> {{{ }}}

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Answer 6

Jun 7, 2010 9:52 AM in response to VSL.008

****.
May I ask your location and settings? UK/us keyboard settings?
Is it a 2 or 3 battery keyboard?

Etc.

Ta.

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Answer 7

Jun 7, 2010 11:01 AM in response to Lotus-Max

I have removed and readded device.
My Shidt Key doesn't work and the ? key doesn't work, shifted or otherwise.

HOWEVER
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I WORKED OUT HOW TO GET BOTH KEYBOARDS!!

Press Eject on your WiFi board.
The Keyboard Pops Up! 🙂

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Answer 8

VSL.008

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Jun 7, 2010 11:06 AM in response to Lotus-Max

My BT keyboard uses two batteries. I purchased it from an Apple store in California one month ago. I know that its predecessor required three batteries.

I'm glad that you found a solution, or at least alternatives.

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Answer 9

Oct 29, 2010 7:05 PM in response to FBMike

You can also use the Eject key on the wireless keyboard to switch between wireless and onscreen keyboards. This works well - as long as you have your wireless keyboard with you. I'm yet to find an equivalent way to switch between the two using only the onscreen keyboard (which is pretty important if your iPad is switched to wireless keyboard and you're in a meeting and your wireless keyboard is at home)

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