Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Install Problem

I am trying to install my wireless keyboard and mouse onto my Mac OS X 10.3.9. My dad had this computer before me and had the mouse and keyboard paired and working. After it was shipped to me, I attempted to pair these again with no luck. THe bluetooth won't recognize either and if i try and run the KeyboardandMouse.pkg as instructed, the icon simply isn't there when I insert the disk. I've attempted to pair using the system preferences, but it cannot locate either the keyboard and mouse. Yes, I do have new batteries installed and the lights do blink when switched on. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Hello again:
Try trashing the BT preference file (com.apple.bluetooth.plist) and restarting.
If that does not work (although it will take you a bit of time), I think I would try an archive and install:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120
Barry

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