Logitech K480 Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard

Introduction

Congratulations on your new exceptional keyboard. Discover how to get the most out of it.

What would you like to do?

• About the Keyboard
• First-time setup
• Adding extra devices
• Selecting devices
• Switching devices
• Multiple keyboard layouts
• Shortcut and function keys
• Troubleshooting

About the Keyboard

Why limit yourself to just one device when your keyboard doesn't have to?

The Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480 is a new benchmark in convenience and wireless versatility. It connects to three wireless Bluetooth-compatible computers or mobile devices, allowing you to switch between them effortlessly.

The Logitech Keyboard K480 works with Windows, Android, Chrome OS, Mac OS X, and iOS – any device that supports an external keyboard.

Top of the K480 Keyboard

1. Selection dial: Turn to select a channel or Bluetooth wireless device.

2. Support: Holds your phone or tablet at a comfortable angle.

3. Shortcut keys / Function keys:

4. Connection buttons: Press to pair with Bluetooth wireless devices.

5. Status indicators: Indicate the status of the Bluetooth wireless connection.

6. Split keys: The effect changes depending on the connected device.

Base of the K480 Keyboard

1. Battery compartment:

2. Battery charge indicator:

3. On/Off switch:

First-Time Setup

Powering up: Remove the tab from the battery compartment to power on the keyboard. (Ready to use, the keyboard's On/Off switch is in the On position.)

Pairing the keyboard and a device:

On the keyboard:

Select an unused Bluetooth wireless channel.

Position the selection dial to 1 (default setting).

Connecting to a computer or mobile device:

For Windows, Android, or Chrome OS: Hold down the "pc" connection button for 3 seconds.

For Mac OS X, iPhone, or iPad: Hold down the "i" connection button for 3 seconds.

The connection button's indicator light will blink to show the keyboard is ready to be paired with another device. The keyboard remains in detection mode for approximately 3 minutes.

Connecting on Windows 7:

From the Start menu, click Devices and Printers.

Click Add a device to display the icons of available Bluetooth wireless devices.

Select the Logitech Keyboard K480 and click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing.

Connecting on Windows 8:

Click Settings in the upper-right corner of the screen.

Click Change PC settings.

Click PC and devices, then select Bluetooth.

Select the Logitech Keyboard K480 and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing.

Note: When establishing a new Bluetooth wireless connection, Windows may need to update certain files. These updates may still be in progress even after your computer indicates it is connected to the keyboard. Wait for the status light next to the connection button to remain lit for 5 seconds before using the keyboard with your computer. (Windows may require up to 20 minutes to complete updates.)

Connecting on Mac OS X (10.9 or later):

Open System Preferences and click Keyboard.

Click Set up Bluetooth Keyboard to search for nearby keyboards.

When the message "Logitech Keyboard K480 detected" appears, click Continue.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing.

Connecting on Chrome OS:

Click the status area in the lower-right corner of the screen (where your account picture is displayed).

From the dropdown menu, select the Bluetooth status.

Select the Logitech Keyboard K480 from the list of available Bluetooth wireless devices and click Connect.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing.

Connecting on Android:

In Settings > Wireless & networks, tap Bluetooth and confirm it is active.

When a list of Bluetooth wireless devices appears, select the Logitech Keyboard K480 and click Next.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing.

Connecting on an iPhone or iPad (iOS):

Go to Settings > Bluetooth. (Turn on Bluetooth if it's not already on.) When a list of Bluetooth wireless devices appears, tap Logitech Keyboard K480.

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

Adding Extra Devices

When your keyboard is paired with a device, the indicator light next to the connection button will illuminate continuously for 5 seconds.

You can connect your Logitech Keyboard K480 to three Bluetooth wireless devices simultaneously.

Note: Before attempting to connect to another device, ensure you can type text on the device connected to the keyboard on channel 1. After confirming an active connection exists between the device and the keyboard, follow the instructions below.

On the keyboard:

Select an unused Bluetooth wireless channel.

If you have already paired the keyboard with a device on channel 1, position the selection dial to channel 2 or 3.

To pair the keyboard with another computer, tablet, or smartphone, repeat the instructions in the FIRST-TIME SETUP section, "Pairing the keyboard and a device.".

Selecting a Device

After pairing the keyboard with your devices, you can select a device to use with the keyboard.

To select a device:

Position the selection dial to the channel used to connect the computer, tablet, or smartphone to the keyboard.

The indicator light next to the associated connection button will blink slowly before displaying a continuous blue light for 5 seconds to confirm the selection.

Use the keyboard to type text on the selected computer or mobile device.

More Operations - Software Download

Get Logitech software to further enhance your keyboard experience. Go to www.logitech.com/K480 and follow the instructions to download the Logitech keyboard software for your computer or mobile device for free.

Logitech Options (for PC)

Logitech Options offers more control over your keyboard, making you more productive while increasing your enjoyment of using your keyboard.

Logitech Options allows you to perform the following actions:

• Define shortcut keys to execute common commands or personalized keyboard shortcuts.
• Disable (and enable) keys: Caps Lock, Insert, and Windows Start.
• Display the Caps Lock notification on your PC screen.
• Display a low battery warning on your PC screen.

Logitech Preference Manager (for Mac OS X)

Logitech Preference Manager allows you to fully utilize shortcut and function keys.

Logitech Preference Manager allows you to perform the following actions:

• Use the top row of shortcut keys as standard function keys (You can always execute shortcuts by pressing the Fn key with one of the top row keys.)
• Display the Caps Lock notification or status on your Mac screen.
• Display a low battery warning on your Mac screen.

Logitech Keyboard Plus Application (for Android)

If you use the Logitech Keyboard K480 with an Android tablet or smartphone, you will appreciate how Logitech Keyboard Plus enhances your typing experience.

Logitech Keyboard Plus allows you to perform the following actions:

• Select from 13 international key layouts (US keyboard not included).
• Apply the appropriate layout to your keyboard for full support of all keys and functionalities.
• Run a wizard that guides you through setup and Bluetooth wireless pairing.
• Effortlessly switch between the Keyboard K480 and the Android virtual keyboard when powering the device on or off.

Switching Devices

The keyboard can connect to three devices simultaneously, but the number of computers, tablets, or smartphones you can use with it is not limited. It is very simple to reassign one of the three channels to another device. (You can easily reconnect to a device at any time.)

To change devices:

Open the Bluetooth wireless connection settings on a currently connected computer or mobile device and command it to "forget" the keyboard.

Note: The steps for forgetting a Bluetooth wireless device differ depending on the device type and operating system. Consult the user manual provided with your computer or mobile device for more information on forgetting a Bluetooth wireless device.

Now, follow the instructions in the FIRST-TIME SETUP section ("Pairing the keyboard and a device") to connect another computer or mobile device to the newly available channel.

Multiple Keyboard Layouts

A unique multi-function layout makes the Logitech Keyboard K480 compatible with the computer or mobile device you are currently using. The colors of the key labels and the dividing lines identify the functions and symbols reserved for different devices and operating systems.

Key Label Colors:

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 the Alt Gr key on Windows computers.

Split Keys:

The modifier keys on either side of the space bar display two sets of labels separated by dividing lines.

The label above the dividing line identifies the combination sent to Windows, Android, or Chrome devices.

The label below the dividing line identifies the combination sent to Apple Macintosh, iPhone, or iPad devices.

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

Universal Keys:

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

Shortcut and Function Keys

Shortcut Keys:

The table below illustrates the shortcut assignments for Windows, Mac OS X, Android, and iOS.

Note: An asterisk (*) identifies actions that require the installation of Logitech software.

*Requires Logitech keyboard software installation.

Function Keys:

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

If you generally use function keys more often than shortcut keys, you can install Logitech software and use it to configure 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 the installation of Logitech software.

Replacing Batteries

Slide the battery compartment cover towards the On/Off switch and then lift it off.

Replace the old batteries with two new AAA batteries and replace the compartment cover.

Compatible Devices

The Logitech Keyboard K480 works with Bluetooth-compatible computers, tablets, and smartphones that support external keyboards.

The keyboard is compatible with all major operating systems:

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

If you are unsure of the operating system running on a device you wish to use with the keyboard, consult the device's user guide for more information.

Note: An internet connection is required to download Logitech software.

Troubleshooting

I can't pair the keyboard to my device.

Your keyboard only connects to Bluetooth-compatible devices. Confirm that the device you are trying to pair is Bluetooth-compatible. Note: The Logitech Keyboard K480 is not compatible with a Logitech Unifying receiver based on a different wireless technology.

Restart the device and try pairing it with the keyboard on the original channel or another channel.

Note: On a Windows computer, a new Bluetooth wireless connection may sometimes require additional software updates, a process that may still be in progress after a pairing success message is displayed. Wait at least 20 minutes after pairing to ensure all updates are complete before restarting the computer.

Verify that the device is configured to accept Bluetooth wireless connections. (Windows)

Go to Bluetooth Devices > Open settings and check the following boxes:

• Allow Bluetooth devices to detect this computer
• Allow Bluetooth devices to connect
• Notify me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect

Verify that your computer, tablet, or smartphone is compatible with the Logitech Keyboard K480. (See COMPATIBLE DEVICES.)

Ensure that your computer, tablet, or smartphone supports an external keyboard (HID profile). Consult the user manual provided with the device or contact the manufacturer.

My keyboard is not working.

• Verify that the correct channel is selected.
• Press a key on the keyboard to exit sleep mode.
• Turn the keyboard off and then on again.
• Disable Bluetooth and restart the computer. (Windows)

On the device:

Go to Bluetooth wireless connection settings and turn off Bluetooth.

Restart the device and turn on Bluetooth.

Reconnect the keyboard.

• Replace the keyboard batteries.
• Confirm the keyboard is paired with the device.
• Re-pair the keyboard and the computer, tablet, or smartphone.

On the device:

Go to Bluetooth wireless connection settings and "erase" the Logitech Keyboard K480.

Disable the Bluetooth wireless connection.

Restart the device and turn on Bluetooth.

Re-pair the device and the keyboard, following the steps in the FIRST-TIME SETUP section, "Pairing the keyboard and a device.".

My keyboard is not working or works intermittently.

If your device is Bluetooth-compatible, this problem is likely due to a lost Bluetooth wireless connection. Several environmental factors can cause a loss of connection between the Logitech Keyboard K480 and a computer or mobile device.

• Check the keyboard batteries.
• Ensure your keyboard is not placed on a metal surface that could interfere with a Bluetooth wireless signal.
• Verify that no other wireless source is interfering with the Bluetooth wireless signal.
• Wireless speakers, computer power supplies, monitors, portable phones, and garage door openers represent possible sources of interference.
• Ensure that other electrical devices are at least 20 cm (approx. 8 inches) away from your keyboard and computer or mobile device.
• Try moving the keyboard closer to the computer or mobile device.

My keyboard does not work after the connected PC wakes from sleep.

On the computer, modify the power settings for the Bluetooth wireless adapter:

Go to Control Panel > System and Security > System > Device Manager.

In Bluetooth Radios, right-click the Bluetooth wireless adapter (e.g., Dell Wireless 370 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 computer.

The characters I type do not correspond to the key labels.

• Ensure you used the correct Bluetooth wireless connection button to pair the keyboard to your device.

Consult the instructions in the FIRST-TIME SETUP section, "Pairing the keyboard and a device.".

When you select a paired device using the selection dial, the indicator light next to the connection button used for pairing will blink. If you used the wrong connection button, re-pair the device by holding down the other connection button until its status light begins to blink.