Bluetooth wireless keyboard can't be recognized by my mac.

Hi,
I just bought a bluetooth keyboard (CMIIT ID: 2009DJ5133. Model: A1314, 2 batteries)
My iMAC can recognize the keyboard but some function keys can't be used. Such as volume control (F10, F11, F12) and I can't read battery volume of the new keyboard. ( I had an old one which is A1225 and can read it in 'System Preferences' and works fine though it has a dirty face ).
I searched on this website and tried some methods but still failed.
My OS is 10.5.8
I tried to install wireless keyboard update 2.0 which indicates to solve this problem (malfunction of F10,11,12) but NOT work.
I tried to install '2009 Aluminum keyboard firmware update' but the system told me 'No 2009 Aluminum Apple Keyboards were found'
I tried 'disconnect keyboard' -> turn off it -> turn on it (found in this community) --> NOT work again.
I tried 'command + options + P + R' to reset the PRAM -> NOT work...
I tried on a Macbook too (10.5.8) and failed too
Am I in a dead loop? I try to install update for my 2009 aluminum keyboard but system tells me I don't have one. Or that's why the update 2.0 took no effect.
So far, the problem is still there -> I'm typing with the new keyboard but It's not perfect. One-touch controls -- brightness and volume controls, still NOT WORK! What should I do now? Reinstall the OS or upgrade to 10.6. It seems it's a common issue. Does Apple have a solution? (HT3932 seems to target this problem, but it seems it doesn't work.)
Any way out? Thanks a lot!
John

Hi John:
That article is strange.....it is in conflict with the requirements for the KB on this web site.
1) Can I setup keyboard shortcuts manually for volume control? I've done that for brightness function. But can't find volume control.
I don't know...I don't use KB shortcuts. If you install OS X 10.7, the keyboard icon/F-keys do it automatically.
2) Per my hardware configuration above, is it ok to run 10.6? I know my iMac is old but it runs pretty good. I'd like to upgrade but not sure if the hardware is suitable for 10.6 or even 10.7,10.8
I rarely make predictions , but, IMHO, your configuration would support the latest version of OS X just fine. The Apple guidance for OS X 10.7 is here:
OS X v10.6.8 or later
2GB of memory
8GB of available space
Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
According to what I just read, you need to be on OS X 10.6 to upgrade to OS X 10.7 or OS X 10.8. OS X 10.6 is still available from the Apple store:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A
Barry

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