Keyboard & Battery levels query (2 week old 27" iMac)

Hi,
Keyboard battery level stuck at 100% then suddenly dropped to 67%. Turned keyboard off then on and since then the level has been stuck on 100%.
Mouse battery level indication OK as it ticks down nicely. I've been using rechargeable batteries and they are lasting better than the Apple supplied Energiser batteries despite being old and useless when used in torches / GPS etc.
This issue is not important as I have a plentiful supply of batteries - Just interested. Thanks.

HI,
Rechargeable batteries are definitely the way to go!
Try resetting the PRAM to see if makes a difference in the battery levels.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
Carolyn

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