wireless keyboard

alcav · Apr 10, 2008, 19:20:34

Hi all,

I have just purchased a Trust wireless keyboard and mouse,everything works, eg mouse and hot keys on the keyboard, but not the actual letter keys.I have the regional settings etc and they are ok.Any ideas anyone.

TIA.....Alan

Rik · Apr 10, 2008, 19:24:56

Have you installed the driver, Alan (I'm assuming it did come with a CD)?

alcav · Apr 10, 2008, 19:41:40

Hi Rik

thanks for reply.there are no drivers required apparently

,it is a minimum installation via a usb port for the wireless capability.

Alan

Baz · Apr 10, 2008, 20:35:28

sorry dont understand that bit about installation via a usb port, thought it was wireless

Steve · Apr 10, 2008, 21:13:26

Alcav, If you google trust keyboard you will find references to drivers hopefully their installation will solve the problem. Baz the wireless receiver fits in the usb port

Baz · Apr 10, 2008, 21:44:13

oh of course........sorry got my thick head on today

guess what sort of keyboard I use though

yes....its wireless

alcav · Apr 10, 2008, 23:17:27

Hi all,
thanks for your help,it appears the only driver available for this keyboard(ds-3400d)is for win 2000,which indicates a prob on my pc.I can't understand why the hot keys and mouse are working normally though.

Rgds Alan

Sebby · Apr 10, 2008, 23:19:00

I can't think why some keys would work and others not, Alan. Did it come with a CD with some Trust software?

Could you perhaps try the keyboard on another PC to see if it's the same?

Inactive · Apr 10, 2008, 23:52:37

I use a Trust Wireless Keyboard in Spain, I just plugged it in, and that was it, no drivers needed. ( XP )

It is possible, tho' unlikely that it is faulty.

MoHux · Apr 11, 2008, 00:53:07

Can you tell me if there is any lag with wireless keyboards/mice combos??

Mine (wired) are on the way out. I borrowed a wireless mouse several years ago from my son, but there was a definite lag before the cursor actually moved! Put me right off anything connected by wireless.

Just wondered if things have improved?

Mo

Inactive · Apr 11, 2008, 01:10:08

Hi Mo,

No lag at all with any that I have used, I use a Logitech one here, it has been brilliant, had it nearly 3 years now.

Cheers In'

MoHux · Apr 11, 2008, 01:23:35

Thanks In'!

My present corded ones are both Logitech, but they are not supported any more, especially for Vista which I tend to use most. So I have to use the generic Vista drivers.

Will have to have a look around I think, 'cos I keep having to go back over what I type to put in missing letters, the springs under some of the keys must be getting weary! I know how they feel.

Mo

Inactive · Apr 11, 2008, 01:29:47

Similar here Mo...

Good luck with your search.

madasahatter · Apr 11, 2008, 08:22:04

Quote from: Inactive on Apr 11, 2008, 01:10:08

No lag at all with any that I have used, I use a Logitech one here, it has been brilliant, had it nearly 3 years now.

Cheers In'

I use logitech wireless too, and I've nevr experienced any lag either. Been really happy with it

Simon · Apr 11, 2008, 10:31:23

Can anyone explain the actual point of wireless mice and keyboards? Surely, you can still only use it in front of your monitor?

madasahatter · Apr 11, 2008, 10:33:45

That's true, but you ain't got any wires catching on stuff when you're moving your mouse around, and getting tangled up together etc. I love wireless

Rik · Apr 11, 2008, 10:34:14

I can see the point for mice, Simon, as you're not then dragging a bit of wire about all day. Keyboards have never appealed to me, especially at boot time.

somanyholes · Apr 11, 2008, 10:34:58

freedom for mice, we have been oppressed for long enough

Inactive · Apr 11, 2008, 10:36:07

Just a couple less wires trailing about Simon, oh and you can pick them up and move them out of the way when changing the curtains..

Rik · Apr 11, 2008, 10:36:52

Quote from: somanyholes on Apr 11, 2008, 10:34:58
freedom for mice, we have been oppressed for long enough

OTOH, think of the radiation for such a small body...

madasahatter · Apr 11, 2008, 10:37:20

Quote from: somanyholes on Apr 11, 2008, 10:34:58
freedom for mice, we have been oppressed for long enough

Simon · Apr 11, 2008, 11:06:16

My mouse wire just hangs down the back of the PC desk - doesn't get tangled at all. Still, each to their own.

madasahatter · Apr 11, 2008, 12:19:26

Quote from: Simon on Apr 11, 2008, 11:06:16
My mouse wire just hangs down the back of the PC desk - doesn't get tangled at all. Still, each to their own.

You must be a lot tidier than me

Mine used to get caught on stuff all the time - the PC is at the opposite side of the desk to my mouse, and the mouse wire was always getting caught up on something.

Sebby · Apr 11, 2008, 13:33:50

I much prefer wireless; it's so much more tidy.

Baz · Apr 11, 2008, 14:57:13

Quote from: Rik on Apr 11, 2008, 10:34:14
Keyboards have never appealed to me, especially at boot time.

yes good point Rik. Even though I use both it took me a good 30 minutes once to figure out why I couldnt boot into safe mode while frantically tapping away at the F8 key

. But apart from that it gives you a bit freedom to move about a bit, slouch back in the chair with keyboard on lap. Mine seem to go through some batteries though especially the mouse so I may switch back.

keep an eye out for a set for sale maybe when I switch