Microsoft Corporation 1027 User Manual
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Position the Receiver, Keyboard, and Mouse
For optimum performance, position the receiver so that it is at least 8 inches (20 cm)
away from the keyboard, mouse, and any items that might cause interference. Such
items include computer monitors, large metal objects (such as computer cases and
metal furniture), desktop fans, or fluorescent lights.
away from the keyboard, mouse, and any items that might cause interference. Such
items include computer monitors, large metal objects (such as computer cases and
metal furniture), desktop fans, or fluorescent lights.
The keyboard or mouse may work up to 6 feet (1.8 m) away from the receiver. This
distance varies depending on the positioning of the receiver and wireless devices,
nearby items causing interference, and other factors.
distance varies depending on the positioning of the receiver and wireless devices,
nearby items causing interference, and other factors.
Connect the Receiver to Your Computer
The connection procedure depends on the type of computer you are using. A USB
connection is recommended.
connection is recommended.
USB connection
(Windows or Macintosh)
• With your computer turned on, plug
the rectangular USB connector into
your computer’s rectangular USB port,
and leave the round PS/2 connector
unplugged.
your computer’s rectangular USB port,
and leave the round PS/2 connector
unplugged.
PS/2 connection (Windows)
1. Shut down and turn off the computer.
2. Plug the purple PS/2 connector into
the computer’s round PS/2 keyboard
port, which may be similarly colored and
labeled with a keyboard icon.
port, which may be similarly colored and
labeled with a keyboard icon.
3. Attach the green USB-to-PS/2 adapter
to the USB connector, and then plug it
into the computer’s round PS/2 mouse
port, which may be similarly colored and
labeled with a mouse icon.
into the computer’s round PS/2 mouse
port, which may be similarly colored and
labeled with a mouse icon.
Important Before using this product, read about the potential for radio interference
in the topic titled “Radio and TV interference regulations” in the onscreen Help files
installed with the software.
installed with the software.
Test the Keyboard and Mouse
Try using the keyboard and mouse to make sure that they are working. If either device
does not work as expected, make sure the following procedures were completed as
specified earlier in these instructions:
does not work as expected, make sure the following procedures were completed as
specified earlier in these instructions:
• New batteries were inserted and positioned correctly for each device.
• The receiver was properly connected to the computer.
• Both devices were properly positioned and there are no nearby items that might
cause interference.
USB connection
PS/2 connection
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