Does the keyboard plug into the ipad or just into a pc to charge. I have the ipad with retina display, I believe it has a 9 pin connector. The discription says the keyboard has a 30 pin connector but in the picture it appears to be smaller. Thanks for any info. Does the keyboard plug into the ipad or just into a pc to charge. I have the ipad with retina display, I believe it has a 9 pin connector. The discription says the keyboard has a 30 pin connector... » Read More Does the keyboard plug into the ipad or just into a pc to charge. I have the ipad with retina display, I believe it has a 9 pin connector. The discription says the keyboard has a 30 pin connector but in the picture it appears to be smaller. Thanks for any info. « Show Less
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The keyboard comes with its own USB cord which I just plug in USB end into wall charger plug and the end that goes in the keyboard is what I have come to consider a "mini" usb. (The mini USB end DOES NOT fit into iPad connection) I am sorry that I am not a fluent enough techie to distinguish between 30 pin and 9 pin---but I have had no issues recharging my keyboard and I have found the battery life to be fantastic. Hope I helped.
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No, the connection between keyboard and iPad is via blue tooth. Need to charge both separately with their individual chargers.
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When the tablet is docked you plug the charger into the dock and it charges both the keyboard and the dock. When undocked you can charge either the tablet or keyboard separately. Hope this helps. Don
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I assume you will have to contact the manufacturer. You should have received one with your order (I did). You plug one end into the Zagg keyboard case and the other end into the USB plug-in that came with your iPad.
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DO you mean, Connect the iPad? Because otherwise it is already disconnected. You put the iPad in Shell and configure the keyboard connection thru iPAD's Bluetooth pairing. Keyboard can be charged and has good battery life...
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First, your Ipad must be bluetooth compatible for it to connect it. Secondly, the keyboard must be charged, once charged there is a on and off power button on side of keyboard. Thirdly, you must push the connection button and pair with Ipad.
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The battery for the keyboard lasted a few months for me. But, it did not come with a charger. I think it uses the newest iPad charger. I have the older iPad two charger so it doesn't fit.
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No. The keyboard has a microUSB port to be used when charging the keyboard. The keyboard communicates with the iPad via Bluetooth, but that is for the transmission of keystrokes.
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i use the cable to charge the keboard through my computer USB port. i can also plug the USB cord into the plug that comes with the IPad abd charge the keyboard through an electrical outlet.
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It has a USB connector , and 2 USB ports on the keyboard the same as the Apple keyboard. You'll need to go into system preferences so that your computer will recognize the keyboard but you are guided through the procedure by a series of prompts. I like it much better than the Apple keyboard - I've had 2 of the Apple keyboards fail in the last 3 or 4 months, and the Macally seems more durable. Oh, and contrary to an earlier comment it DOES have an "eject" key except that it is one key further to the right of the keyboard than on the Apple. Works fine.
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I do think it lights up while charging. It does not stay lit while in use. If you are having difficulty, charge the keyboard overnight and re-sync it in the morning by turning on the blue-tooth on iPad and keyboard. Press the tiny black button on the keyboard next to the Bluetooth On switch. Your iPad should then recognize the device! Hope this helps. :)
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It is just a keyboard, however, when you attach it to the iPad, it becomes a case. The keyboard covers the face of the iPad. Hope this helps.
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Hello A Miller, unfortunately I had connected my brand new "iPad Air" into this awesome device (Anker USB HUB) to charge it. Let me brake it down for you. Apparently it seems that this device will not support enough power to charge such a device (iPad Air). Please note that I tried this while both (PC + USB HUB Power Adapter) were connected to the Anker HUB, and never displayed a message that it would be charging (on my iPad Air). Realize this, I am testing this with an "iPad Air". Just another thing. It will NOT charge any device if is not plugged in to a PC, and the PC is turned off. Don't know why, but it seems that it runs on some sort of activation mode from PC detection. Hope this helps. "My own personal experience"
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Charging cord comes with it. Just plug into keyboard and into ipad charger. Charging is good and stays charged long.
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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.
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It does come with a charger. At one end there's a USB connector and the other end plugs into the keyboard. That end is about half the size of the iPad connector, so yes, you'd have to use it. I haven't had to charge it very often...maybe 2 or 3 times since I bought it. A lot less frequently than the iPad itself, and I usually use the keyboard when I'm using the iPad.
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iPads seem to have a life of their own. I have had that happen to me also. My advice is to check your Wi-Fi. When mine has locked up, just bringing it nearer the computer unlocked the iPad and keyboard. Another thing to know is that the keyboard is blue toothed to the iPad and both need to be charged. When the iPad gets low on charge, the keyboard locks up or does not turn on. If neither of these help, call Apple. They are wonderful at Technical Support and have always solved my problems/issues.