I turn on the computer and it is searching for my key board

Start up my computer and it wont recognize my key board. Replaced batteries and still nothing. It is still searching.

What iMac model and what version of the Mac OS? The fact that you mention "batteries" makes me think you have a much newer iMac than the pre-2006 models this forum covers. Also, confirm that you have an Apple wireless keyboard and not some third-party version.

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