[Low Battery] Keyboard messages

I have a Microsoft Wireless Comfort Keyboard 1.OA which i really like using but for the last couple of days i am constantly being warned that the batteries in the keyboard are at a critic low level although it is only two days since i changed them. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Daunted

 

Try new batteries from a store that sell at a high volumn, like radio shack.

 

Hello Daunted,

I've moved your thread to the Hardware section and adjusted your title.

Regards - Charles

 

A lot of battery powered electronic equipment these days wont run without batteries that supply power over a certain amount of milliamp hours (I think that's the terminology). See if you can find a rating for the batteries, the best are the latest type of rechargable.

If you have the manual for the keyboard, check if they specify particular batteries.

Matt

 

mattman--I have no idea what the amp draw of a keyboard is, but I suspect it is low and constant. I would recommend rechargeables only if lowest cost is important (and even then the initial investment is high). Rechargeables also have relatively short life per charge.
Alkaline batteries would be best for longest life.
Agree that the manual should be checked.

 

I use rechargeables in my cordless keyboard and mouse and they last 2-3 mos.; wouldn't use anything else. They seem to go full steam ahead and then suddenly quit; they don't fade gradually like non-rechargeables.

 

I think some mice recharge batteries while you use the PC. Is that correct? If so, then, of course, using rechargeable batteries would be the way to go.
The manual for my MS Intellipoint mouse says to use alkaline batteries. (It does not offer the recharge feature.) It also has a tester to tell me how strong the batteries are.

sparrow--I assume you have a fully charged replacement battery for the time your battery in use dies. Rechargeables can take some time to recharge.

 

I run a Microsoft Wireless Keyboard, I use Duracells (2 AA's) and they last 5-6months. Don't need to use rechargeables, I don't think they're recommended. Try new batteries (Duracell or Energizer), don't use cheap batteries. If this doesn't solve the problem, could be something draining the keyboard. HTH

B

 

Of course, use them for lots of things, so always have two ready to go. Incidentally, they recharge in 15 minutes. Radio shack, special charger.