About the Logitech K480 Keyboard

Keyboard Overview

The Logitech K480 features:

• 1. Selection dial: Turn to choose a Bluetooth wireless channel or device.
• 2. Cradle: Holds your phone or tablet at a comfortable angle.
• 3. Shortcut keys: Keys for specific functions.
• 4. Function keys: Keys that perform various functions when pressed with the 'fn' key.
• 5. Connect buttons: Press to pair with Bluetooth wireless devices.
• 6. Status lights: Indicate the state of the Bluetooth wireless connection.
• 7. Split keys: Keys whose effect changes depending on the connected device.

First-Time Setup

Power On: Pull the tab from the battery compartment to power on the keyboard. The keyboard's On/Off switch is in the On position out of the box.

Pairing the Keyboard with a Device

On the keyboard:

1. Select a Bluetooth wireless channel.
2. Turn the selector dial to 1 (the factory setting).

For Windows OS, Android OS, Chrome OS:

To connect to a computer or mobile device running Windows, Android, or Chrome, press and hold down the "pc" connect button for 3 seconds.

For Mac OS X, iOS:

To connect to an Apple Macintosh, iPhone®, or iPad®, press and hold down the “i” connect button for 3 seconds.

The light next to the connect button starts blinking to indicate the keyboard is ready to pair with another device. The keyboard remains in "discovery" mode for about 3 minutes.

Pairing with Windows 7/8:

On a computer running Windows 7: In the Start menu, click Devices and Printers. Click Add a device to display icons of available Bluetooth wireless devices. Select Logitech Keyboard K480 and click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing.

On a computer running Windows 8: Click Settings in the upper-right corner of the display. Click Change PC Settings. Click PC and Devices and select Bluetooth. Select Logitech Keyboard K480 and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing.

Note: When you make a new Bluetooth wireless connection, Windows may need to update some resource files. Wait until the status light next to the connect button is lit solidly for 5 seconds before attempting to use the keyboard with your computer.

Pairing with Mac OS X:

On a computer running Mac OS X (10.9 or later): Open System Preferences and click Keyboard. Click Set Up Bluetooth Keyboard to start a search for nearby keyboards. When the message "Found Logitech Keyboard K480" appears, click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing.

Pairing with Chrome OS:

On a computer running Chrome OS: Click the status area in the lower-right corner of the screen. In the drop-down menu, select Bluetooth status. Select Logitech Keyboard K480 from the list of available Bluetooth wireless devices and click Connect. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing.

Pairing with Android:

On an Android device: In Settings > Wireless and Networks, tap Bluetooth and confirm it is active. When a list of Bluetooth wireless devices appears, select Logitech Keyboard K480 and click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the pairing.

Pairing with iOS:

On an iPhone or iPad (iOS): Go to Settings > Bluetooth. (Turn on Bluetooth if it's not already active.) When a list of Bluetooth wireless devices appears, tap Logitech Keyboard K480.

Note: If your device requests a PIN, enter the code on your Logitech Keyboard K480, not the device's virtual keyboard.

On the keyboard: When your keyboard is successfully paired with a device, the light next to the connect button illuminates steadily for 5 seconds.

Add More Devices

You can connect your Logitech Keyboard K480 to as many as three Bluetooth wireless devices at a time. Before attempting to connect to another device, ensure you can type on the device connected to channel 1. After confirming an active connection, proceed with the instructions below.

On the keyboard:

1. Select an unused Bluetooth wireless channel.
2. If you already paired the keyboard with a device on channel 1, turn the selector dial to channel 2 or 3.

To complete pairing with another computer, tablet, or smartphone, repeat the instructions in FIRST-TIME SETUP, "Pair the keyboard with a device."

Select a Device

Turn the selector dial to the channel you used to connect the computer, tablet, or smartphone to the keyboard. The light next to the associated connect button slowly blinks before turning solid blue for 5 seconds, confirming the selection. Now use the keyboard to type on the selected computer or mobile device.

Do More—Get the Software!

Get Logitech software to enhance your keyboard experience. Go to support.logitech.com/product/multi-device-keyboard-k480 and follow the instructions for downloading free Logitech keyboard software.

Logitech Options (for PC)

Logitech Options provides more control over your keyboard, increasing productivity and enjoyment. Use Logitech Options to:

• Set up shortcut keys for common commands or custom shortcuts.
• Disable (and enable) keys like Caps Lock, Insert, and Windows Start.
• Show Caps Lock notification on your PC display.
• Show a low-battery warning on your PC display.

Logitech Preference Manager (for Mac OS X)

Logitech Preference Manager allows you to take full advantage of your shortcut keys and function keys. It lets you:

• Use the top row of shortcut keys as standard function keys (or perform shortcuts by pressing the 'fn' key with a top-row key).
• Show Caps Lock notification or status on your Mac display.
• Show a low-battery warning on your Mac display.

Logitech Keyboard Plus App (for Android)

If you're using the Logitech K480 with an Android tablet or smartphone, Logitech Keyboard Plus improves your typing experience. Use Logitech Keyboard Plus to:

• Select from 13 international keyboard layouts (U.S. layout not included) for full support of keys and features.
• Run a wizard for setup and Bluetooth wireless pairing.
• Effortlessly switch between the Keyboard K480 and the Android onscreen keyboard when powering the device on or off.

Swapping Devices

The keyboard can connect to three devices simultaneously. You can easily reassign any of the three channels to other devices. To swap devices, open Bluetooth Wireless settings on a connected computer or mobile device and direct it to "forget" the keyboard.

Note: Steps for forgetting a Bluetooth wireless device vary by device and operating system. Consult your device's user manual for more information.

Now follow the instructions in FIRST-TIME SETUP, "Pair the keyboard with a device," to connect another computer or mobile device on the newly available channel.

Key Label Information

Reserved Key Labels

• Gray labels: Reserved for use with Apple computers (Mac OS X) or iPhones and iPads (iOS). Example: G + alt + cmd = @
• White on gray circle: Symbol reserved for use with Alt Gr on computers running Windows. Example: ! + alt gr + cmd = ]

Split Key Labels

Modifier keys on either side of the space bar display two sets of labels separated by split lines.

• The label above the split line identifies the modifier sent to a Windows, Android, or Chrome device.
• The label below the split line identifies the modifier sent to an Apple Macintosh, iPhone, or iPad.

The keyboard automatically uses modifiers associated with the currently selected device.

Universal Keys

All other keys perform the same action on all devices and operating systems.

Key Label Color

Gray labels indicate functions available on Apple® devices running Mac OS X or iOS. White labels on gray circles identify symbols reserved for use with ALT GR on Windows computers.

Shortcut Keys & Function Keys

Shortcut Keys

The table below shows the shortcut assignments for Windows, Mac OS X, Android, and iOS. An asterisk (*) identifies actions that require installing Logitech software.

Function Keys

Use function keys by holding down the 'fn' key and pressing the shortcut key associated with the function number and action. The table below describes special key combinations for different operating systems.

If you typically use function keys more often than shortcut keys, you can install Logitech software and use it to set up the shortcut keys as function keys that you can press directly (without having to hold down the 'fn' key).

Note: An asterisk (*) identifies actions that require installing Logitech software.

Replace the Batteries

Slide the battery compartment door toward the On/Off switch and lift the door. Replace the old batteries with two new AAA batteries and reattach the compartment door.

Compatible Devices

The Logitech K480 works with Bluetooth wireless-enabled computers, tablets, and smartphones that support external keyboards. The keyboard is compatible with all major operating systems:

• Windows® OS version 7 and later
• Mac OS® X 10.9 or later
• Chrome OSTM
• Apple® iPhone and iPad, iOS® 5 or later
• Android™™ OS tablet or smartphone, Android 3.2 or later

Note: An Internet connection is required for downloading Logitech software.

Troubleshooting

I can't pair the keyboard with my device.

• Ensure your device is Bluetooth wireless-enabled. The Logitech Keyboard K480 is not compatible with a Logitech Unifying receiver.
• Restart the device and try pairing it with the keyboard again on the original channel or another channel.
• Confirm that the device is configured to accept Bluetooth wireless connections. For Windows, go to Bluetooth Devices > Open Settings and ensure the following checkboxes are selected: Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer, Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer, and Alert me when a Bluetooth device wants to connect.
• Confirm your computer, tablet, or smartphone is compatible with the Logitech Keyboard K480 and supports an external keyboard (HID profile). Check your device's user manual or contact the manufacturer.

My keyboard isn't working.

• Confirm the correct channel is selected.
• Press any key to wake the keyboard from sleep mode.
• Turn the keyboard off and back on.
• For Windows, turn Bluetooth wireless off and restart the computer.

On the device:

• Go to Bluetooth Wireless settings and turn off Bluetooth Wireless. Restart the device and turn on Bluetooth Wireless.
• Reconnect the keyboard: Replace batteries, confirm pairing, or pair again.
• On the device, go to Bluetooth Wireless settings and "forget" the Logitech Keyboard K480. Turn off Bluetooth Wireless, restart the device, and turn on Bluetooth Wireless. Pair the device and keyboard again.

My keyboard stopped working, or works only intermittently.

• Check the keyboard batteries.
• Ensure your keyboard isn't resting on a metal surface that can interfere with a Bluetooth wireless signal.
• Verify that other wireless sources (speakers, power supplies, monitors, phones, garage door openers) aren't interfering with the Bluetooth wireless signal.
• Keep other electrical devices at least 8 inches (20 cm) from your keyboard and mobile device.
• Move the keyboard closer to the computer or mobile device.

My keyboard doesn't work after the connected PC wakes from sleep mode.

On the PC, change the Bluetooth wireless adapter power settings: Go to Control Panel > System and Security > System > Device Manager. In Bluetooth Radios, right-click on the Bluetooth wireless adapter and click Properties. In the Properties window, click the Power Management tab and uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power." Click OK to save the settings and restart the PC.

The characters I'm typing don't match the key labels.

• Make sure you used the correct Bluetooth wireless connect button to pair the keyboard with your device.
• Review the instructions in FIRST-TIME SETUP, "Pair the keyboard with a device."

When you select a paired device with the selection dial, the status light next to the connect button used for pairing starts blinking. If you used the wrong connect button, pair the device again by holding down the other connect button until its status light next starts blinking.