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Turn off Microsoft Surface Bluetooth keyboard

Anonymous
2019-10-11T17:39:46+00:00

I have purchased the Microsoft Surface Bluetooth keyboard, and I pretty like it so far. One thing I'm concerned about, is its ability to turn off, which seems non-existent.

I'm going to be carrying it around in a backpack or suitcase, and any button accidentally pressed during transit, will power it on for a few minutes, which is of course undesirable.

Is there a way to turn it off (perhaps with a hotkey) more definitively while pressing another or the same hotkey will turn it back on? That way I can be more assured about saving power while it's in transit, without having to take about the batteries - something that shouldn't be neccesary with a €110 keyboard. At that pricepoint, we should expect ultimate super amazing premium quality, and this, frankly, includes a way to turn something off.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-10-11T18:10:37+00:00

    Hello Thanatica,

    Thank you for reaching out Microsoft Community.  You can turn off your Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID by sliding the power switch to off. See the image below.

     If that doesn't help try to turn off your bluetooth after use.

    Regards,

    KarenJune_F

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-10-11T19:36:46+00:00

    I don't have that switch.

    I do have a different switch, on the left side of the foot. It has an embossed BT logo on it. It doesn't appear to do anything though.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-10-22T15:25:16+00:00

    I don't have that switch.

    I do have a different switch, on the left side of the foot. It has an embossed BT logo on it. It doesn't appear to do anything though.

    Hi Thanatica,

    Thanks for your patience, We're sorry for the delay on this. I've answered the same question that you have. You can refer to my answer on the link below.

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/forum/all/how-do-you-power-off-surface-bluetooth-keyboards/2f1bd0d1-e0d0-4054-b40a-519e4e6ce85d

    Please let us know if this helps. This will help other members who may have the same issue as you. Otherwise, don't hesitate to update us by posting or replying.

    Regards,

    Edd

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-11-15T09:55:22+00:00

    So you're saying the process to switch it off, is to unpair it?

    I want to keep it paired.

    I wanted it switched OFF, but still PAIRED.

    So it won't use power while jussling around in my bag and keeping itself powered on by accidental keypresses.

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  5. Anonymous
    2019-11-23T13:30:40+00:00

    So, how can I do this? Still waiting for an answer.

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