New Mini with wireless Keyboard

[OldITGeek]

I am getting a new Mac Mini delivered this week and want to use a Bt wireless keyboard.

Can I run the OS install with the keyboard or need to find a USB keyboard during the install of the OS

 

[talmy]

You can do it with just the BT keyboard.

 

[ABC5S]

I had issues with trying that with only the Bluetooth keyboard so I got a cheap wired one and have it handy just in case for my MacMini. They are not expensive anymore

 

[scottsjack]

I am getting a new Mac Mini delivered this week and want to use a Bt wireless keyboard.

Can I run the OS install with the keyboard or need to find a USB keyboard during the install of the OS

What OS are you installing on a new mini?

 

[jbarley]

I had issues with trying that with only the Bluetooth keyboard so I got a cheap wired one and have it handy just in case for my MacMini. They are not expensive anymore

Not expensive is correct, especially if you check out the thrift stores, $2-$5...

 

[Celerondon]

Can I run the OS install with the keyboard or need to find a USB keyboard during the install of the OS

I agree with talmy, you can do it with a Bt keyboard. It is great to have USB devices as backups but I did it with bluetooth only.

You did not mention your mouse or pointing device. What do you plan to use?

When I had a problem during installation I simply switched my pairing order. Instead of connecting the keyboard first I tried the Magic Trackpad and it worked. Then with the trackpad paired, the keyboard connected with no issues.

 

[OldITGeek]

What OS are you installing on a new mini?

latest OS X with server.

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I agree with talmy, you can do it with a Bt keyboard. It is great to have USB devices as backups but I did it with bluetooth only.

You did not mention your mouse or pointing device. What do you plan to use?

When I had a problem during installation I simply switched my pairing order. Instead of connecting the keyboard first I tried the Magic Trackpad and it worked. Then with the trackpad paired, the keyboard connected with no issues.

Thanks,

I am using a trackball, as I will install Lightroom and Photoshop, for photo editing