Welcome to your Apple Magic Keyboard
Your Apple Magic Keyboard has a rechargeable battery and uses Bluetooth® technology to connect wirelessly to your Mac. This guide shows you how to use your Magic Keyboard, including pairing, customization, recharging the battery, and updating OS X.
Update your software
To use your Magic Keyboard and its full range of features, update your Mac to OS X v10.11 or later. To update to the latest version of OS X, choose Apple menu > App Store to see if there are updates. Follow the onscreen instructions to update OS X.
Set up your Magic Keyboard
The keyboard features an 'On/off switch' and a 'Lightning port'.
Use the Lightning to USB cable that came with your keyboard. Plug the Lightning end into the Lightning port on your keyboard, and the USB end into a USB port on your Mac. Slide the keyboard on/off switch to on (so you see green on the switch).
Your keyboard will pair automatically with your Mac. After the keyboard is paired, you can disconnect the cable and use your keyboard wirelessly.
Remove a pairing
After you pair your Magic Keyboard with a Mac, you can pair it again with a different Mac. To do this, remove the existing pairing and then pair the keyboard again using the setup instructions in the previous section. To remove a pairing, select the keyboard in Bluetooth preferences, then click the Delete button next to the keyboard name.
Customize your Magic Keyboard
Change the modifier keys, assign keyboard shortcuts to menu commands in OS X applications and the Finder, and more.
To customize your Magic Keyboard:
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Keyboard.
- Click Keyboard, Text, Shortcuts, or Input Sources to customize the keyboard.
Use the function keys
Use the function keys at the top of the keyboard to adjust the brightness of display, open Mission Control, access applications with Launchpad, control the volume, and more.
- Brightness Control: Decrease or increase ☀️ the brightness of the Mac display.
- Mission Control: Open Mission Control for a comprehensive view of what's running on your Mac, including Dashboard, all your spaces, and all open windows.
- Launchpad: Open Launchpad to instantly see all of the applications on your Mac. Click an application to open it.
- Previous Track: Rewind or go to the previous song, movie, or slideshow.
- Play/Pause: Play or pause songs, movies, or slideshows.
- Next Track: Fast-forward or go to the next song, movie, or slideshow.
- Mute Volume: Mute the sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your Mac.
- Volume Control: Decrease ? or increase the volume of sound coming from the speakers or headphone port on your Mac.
- Eject Disc: Press and hold the Media Eject key to eject a disc.
Rename your Magic Keyboard
Your Mac automatically gives your Magic Keyboard a unique name the first time you pair it. You can rename it in Bluetooth preferences.
To rename your keyboard:
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth.
- Control-click the keyboard, then choose Rename.
- Enter a name and click OK.
Recharge the battery
Use the Lightning to USB cable that came with your keyboard. Plug the Lightning end into the Lightning port on your keyboard, and the USB end into a USB port on your Mac or a USB power adapter.
To check the battery status, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Keyboard. The battery level is shown in the lower-left corner.
Note: When you aren't using the Magic Keyboard, it goes to sleep to conserve battery power. If you won't be using your keyboard for an extended period, turn it off to conserve even more power.
Clean your Magic Keyboard
To clean the outside of your keyboard, use a lint-free cloth. Don't get moisture in any openings or use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives.
Ergonomics
When using your Magic Keyboard, it's important to find a comfortable posture, change your position often, and take frequent breaks.
For information about ergonomics, health, and safety, visit the ergonomics website at www.apple.com/about/ergonomics.
More information
For more information about using your keyboard, open Mac Help and search for "keyboard."
For support and troubleshooting information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support.
Regulatory Compliance Information
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Radio and Television Interference
This computer equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with Apple's instructions—it may cause interference with radio and television reception.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:
- Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
- Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio.
- Move the computer farther away from the television or radio.
- Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio.
Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Inc. could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product.
This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices.
Other Compliance Statements
The document also includes compliance statements for Canada (Industry Canada), the European Union (EU Compliance Statement), Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, China, and Japan (VCCI Class B Statement). These statements detail adherence to various regulatory standards and guidelines.
Battery Information
Your Magic Keyboard contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open or disassemble your Magic Keyboard or remove, crush, or puncture the battery. Disassembling your Magic Keyboard may damage it or cause injury. The lithium-ion battery should be serviced or recycled by Apple or an authorized service provider.
For information about Apple lithium-ion batteries, visit www.apple.com/batteries.
Disposal and Recycling Information
When this product reaches its end of life, please dispose of it according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. For information about Apple's recycling program, visit www.apple.com/environment/recycling.
The document also includes disposal and recycling information for specific regions like Taiwan, China, European Union, Türkiye, Brazil, Latin America, and France, emphasizing separate disposal from household waste and adherence to local regulations.
