Windows 10: Microsoft Sculpt Keyboard USB Connection fails

I plug my sculpt USB dongle in to the USB port on my Windows 10 laptop and the laptop registers the device for about 5 seconds long enough for MS KB and Mouse center to find it and then the connection dies. It's incredibly frustrating. I've tried updating the drivers. I've tried different USB ports, one on an extender, one right into the laptop. I've replaced the batteries. Nothing. The KB is useless and it's very frustrating.

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microsoft sculpt USB connectivity

Hello,

I recently purchased a Microsoft Sculpt + mouse + number pad. Step 5 (in the instructions on the inside of the box lid) shows a little gizmo that plugs into the PC. (I assume it's a USB dongle for wireless connection to the PC.)

My box doesn't have this, is it supposed to be included?

 

Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse Connect to Different USB Adapter

Hi,

I have the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse (wireless with separate USB adapter). Is there any way to connect the keyboard to a different wireless USB adapter that belongs to another Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse?

I brought the keyboard to another system, which also has the same Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse. However, I did not bring the wireless USB adapter, assuming I would be able to pair the keyboard with another USB adapter of the identical product.

Thanks

 

Microsoft Sculpt Mobile Keyboard Pictured

Microsoft is applying the design principles of its September-launched Sculpt Comfort desktop keyboard on a new product targeting Windows 8 tablet-docked desktops and notebooks, the Sculpt Mobile. Measuring 355 x 167 x 13 mm (WxDxH), and weighing 438 g, the Sculpt Mobile is a compact wireless keyboard that uses Bluetooth to talk to its host device. It features a compact 87-key QWERTY layout in a number of IMEs. Pictured below is the Japanese + English keyset. Powered by two AAA-size batteries, the Sclupt Mobile can work up to 5 months with typical usage before needing a battery replacement. It can maintain a range of 10 meters with its included USB Bluetooth dongle, which can vary, if using the tablet's in-built Bluetooth transceiver. Slated for November 2, the Sculpt Mobile is expected to be priced at 4,935 JPY (US $63).







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