how often do I charge the keyboard?
635036
Regina, that's a good question. The info sheet that came with the device claimed I think 150 hrs. of continuous use, which seemed like a misprint to me. When I plug the charger in the blue light comes on but goes out within about 5 minutes, which may mean it's charged. I think I'll wait until it runs out to learn the answer as I can always go back to the onscreen keyboard while it charges. You might ask someone who's owned it longer. Charles
635037
Regina, that's a good question. The info sheet that came with the device claimed I think 150 hrs. of continuous use, which seemed like a misprint to me. When I plug the charger in the blue light comes on but goes out within about 5 minutes, which may mean it's charged. I think I'll wait until it runs out to learn the answer as I can always go back to the onscreen keyboard while it charges. You might ask someone who's owned it longer.Charles
635038
I have had mine for about a month. I always forget to turn it off so I cannot tell you how long the battery lasts because I have not needed to recharge yet.
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.
1090244
the battery is build-in the keyboard. can not change it, it is chargable build-in design, no need to change, you can charge it when it is low battery.
1104594
I didn't keep it long enough to know how battery life is. But most Bluetooth keyboards have great battery life. It's not a problem. You might have to charge it once a month.
891755
I would dock the tablet with the keyboard and plug the charger into the keyboard overnight (about 12 hours). We had to do this before it would "vibrate" when docked.
1488360
Have not had that problem. You can kill the battery in a day easily if you leave the mouse on and use it and the keyboard frequently, but if we only use the remote, the charge will last weeks...even with occasional mouse and keyboard use.
1879485
The battery lasted multiple times of me using this keyboard for several hours. You have to be careful to turn it off when it is done. I haven't had to replace the batteries yet, though, and I have used it maybe 5 times for 2-4 hours each.
1520125
Yes keyboard needs to be charged. To fully charge it takes 1 hour. Charging cable is supplied when you bought the leyboard
1131242
I've had mine for months, use it nearly every day, and haven't needed to charge the keyboard yet. Perhaps it's because I just turn off the keyboard every time I close the lid. See if that prolongs your battery life, unless of course you already are.
730741
I had mine for about 3 months & only had to charge it once. The sleep mode, if stop using it, I believe it's like 60 seconds & it goes into sleep mode. You may have to hit a key twice to awaken the keyboard back up again.I loved it, however, the left side of my keyboard died & I never heard back from the manufacturer about receiving a new one.
570498
You use the cable that came with keyboard with any USB charger, such as the one that came with your iPad. Or you plug into any powered USB port on a computer or USB hub. I find that the keyboard only needs to be charged for a few hours every two weeks or so, and works great on its internal batteries the rest of the time. You never have to shut it off, it powers down when it isn't used for a minute or so,
1306405
The only thing would be either a 110V A/C adapter or a 12volt DC adapter for the USB cord. You could also charge the keyboard from a USB port on your computer.
209390
I have not needed to replace battery, so I don't know about that. I have charged the keyboard with a USB cord and wall attachment which seems to work much better than computer.
1735020
It was charged when it arrived. In fact, I have never put any effort into charging it. I just leave it with the solar panel facing up whenever I close it, and it has always been ready to use. It uses either the natural light or the light from a lamp to charge. I am very happy with this keyboard!
2281750
No you don't have to charge this keyboard. It draws its power from the Surface, and that isn't much. The backlit keys go dark when you're not using them and then light up at a touch, so most of the time the Type Cover 2 isn't drawing power at all.
1053739
No, I have used the keyboard extensively and have yet to charge it after the initial charge.
634096
There is a micro USB connector on the right side of the keyboard, you need to plug in the charger there.
1179737
charge it first with the usb cable. After charging, switch on the blue tooth on the side of the keyboard. Insert ipad in the case. use the key board with blue tooth switchhed on. The key board needs charging every day.