New mac mini won't pair with new wireless keyboard

How do you set up a new mac mini with a new wireless keyboard bought separately ... computer does not see the keyboard.
I've seen this question asked before but the only answer seems to be to get a usb keyboard for set up. So do I need to go out and buy another keyboard to complete the set up or is there a way around this
Thanks.

see > New Apple Mac Mini and Apple Wireless Keyboard Un-boxing - YouTube
If you missed the setup, most any cheap'o generic USB keyboard will work with the Mac Mini.

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