I hope one or more of these steps helps Mavericks users who may be suffering connection problems using a wireless keyboard or mouse with their Mac. If these steps fail, try again but be sure to keep the power button depressed when it enters discovery mode and you should eventually be given the pairing passcode. Follow the instructions and your device should be in discovery mode next time it you switch it on. NB: You should switch off your device and remove and reinsert the batteries before you begin the repairing. Restart your Mac and follow these instructions to pair your devices once again.

You can create a fresh pairing for your device.įirst enter System Preferences>Bluetooth then delete your existing paired device(s) in the list. Is your device listed among those included in the Bluetooth section? Select 'System Report' on the next screen. You can see which devices your system is paired with in System Profiler (Tip: Hold down the Option key when you select the Apple Menu and you will be able to select System Information directly rather than needing to enter About This Mac in order to access System Information). volume, time zone, startup disc) will need to be reconfigured subsequent to reset. Keep these keys depressed until the Mac restarts and you hear the StartUp sound for a second time Press and hold the Command, Option, P and R keys before the gray screen appears Locate the Command, Option, P and R keys on your keyboard Some reports claim the Bluetooth problem can be overcome by resetting PRAM and NVRAM, though this doesn't apparently work for everyone. Type ' Bluetooth' and use the down (cursor) arrow to select System Preferences>Bluetooth, then tap Enter. If your keyboard is working and your mouse isn't, type Command + Space to invoke Spotlight. When Bluetooth Settings appear some users report their devices begin working again, otherwise you can re-enable the connection in the pane. If your mouse is working and your keyboard isn't, or if you have a wired mouse you can connect for the task it's possible to manually reconnect your device(s) by accessing System Preferences>Bluetooth.

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