should I turn off keyboard when not in use?
126190
NO! The use on the battery is so low its not needed. I just turn it off when I leave home for an extended period of time.
359241
I had the same problem. It seems to work for me if I turn the power off in-between each use--meaning when I'm done working I turn it off and then turn it back on when I'm ready to use again. I've found that I need to do this if I have not used the keyboard for longer than an hour. Additionally, I always need to do this if I move my laptop to another room and then bring it back to my desk. This is an unfortunate problem because I really like the keyboard, except for this problem. BTW, I purchased the Bluetooth Sculpt Mouse at the same time, and I've never been able to get it to connect properly for longer than a few minutes. I had the same problem. It seems to work for me if I turn the power off in-between each use--meaning when I'm done working I turn it off and then turn it back on when I'm ready to use again. I've found that I need to do this if I have not used the keyboard for longer than an hour. Additionally, I always need to do this if I move my laptop to another room and then bring it back to my desk. This is an unfortunate problem because I really like the keyboard, except for this problem. BTW, I purchased the Bluetooth Sculpt Mouse at the same time, and I've never been able to get it to connect... » Read More I had the same problem. It seems to work for me if I turn the power off in-between each use--meaning when I'm done working I turn it off and then turn it back on when I'm ready to use again. I've found that I need to do this if I have not used the keyboard for longer than an hour. Additionally, I always need to do this if I move my laptop to another room and then bring it back to my desk. This is an unfortunate problem because I really like the keyboard, except for this problem. BTW, I purchased the Bluetooth Sculpt Mouse at the same time, and I've never been able to get it to connect properly for longer than a few minutes. « Show Less
1364171
It will go into sleep mode from inactivity, but you should probably shut it off if you remember. It will help with the battery life. The key pad is not backlit. I like it a lot. It was referred to me by one of my techie friends and about six of us have purchased them. The keys are firm and more like a regular keyboard. I don't like the soft keys. Also amazon has the best prices on them. I'm glad I bought it.
155315
My keyboard only requires a battery change about once a year, I believe the keyboard powers down when you turn your computer off, but I'm not 100% sure.
635039
I've had my keyboard for several months and have not charged it yet. However, the keyboard has an off on button which I turn off after each use.
2070906
Just because the keyboard powered down does not mean your actual media should stop. I had this but sent it back, it did not affect my media playback but I did have to press the space key before typing just to start the keyboard up, if I didn't it would skip the first letter because the first letter would be the first keystroke so this would turn on the keyboard not actually type in the letter. Also no I don't think you can turn off the power save feature but I didn't need to so didn't look.
1687930
The keyboard light should go off after about 30 seconds of inactivity. Once you touch the keys the light should come back on.
244300
Yes. I don't remember the setting in the menu right off, since I rarely turn it on.
1096249
You can still use the touch screen while the keyboard is on. However, the touch screen keyboard doesn't pop up when the keyboard is in use.
1892730
I will suggest you to leave power off when you finish using the keyboard. But do not keep on and off too often during the short period otherwise the sensibility may be affected.
443527
It cant be turned off. Only the mouse which turns both things off. But the keyboard does ware out the batteries so I never put the lid on the batteries compartment and try to take them out every time. If I forget it doesnt really matter as they do last for some time and most important I use rechargeable batteries here.
1452945
Mine stays on as long as the keyboard is being used. After sitting idle for a few minutes it will turn off like it's in a sleep mode. Once you tap a key, it comes back on.
4156
Nope! Inserting the USB receiver into the mouse MAY turn the mouse off (can't tell), but the keyboard is always on, but battery usage is nil during idle anyway. This pair is very slick, BTW, and have instant response. Keys are low contrast with small font, so you can MASSIVELY improve that by getting these stick-on letters: "ENGLISH US LARGE LETTERS KEYBOARD STICKERS NON TRANSPARENT BLACK BACKGROUND" ... only $1.80 but tricky to apply ... terrific keyboard after that!
568570
If it's on the tablet default settings the screen will turn off. Unrelated to the keyboard. The keyboard does not affect the tablet whatsoever besides it adding a bluetooth keyboard.
1439038
My keyboard works just fine without being plugged into USB. There is an ON/OFF switch that has to be turned to the ON position, but that's all.
677658
Many times I don't use the touch screen. I just use the keyboard and mouse. Never looked into actually deactivating it.
2152613
YES!! You have the posibility of enable or disable the onscreen keyboard. The keyboard shows inmediatly when the page, or program need it