Why won't my iMac connect with new trackpad?

I have an iMac with a wireless keyboard and mouse connected via Bluetooth.  When I try to connect a trackpad the mac does not detect the trackpad sitting on the desk.  Is there another setting that needs to be changed to authorize the trackpad?

I would think.. that you have to put your track pad into a discoverable mode until your imac can pair up with it.  Check out the directions for the trackpad to activate the discoverable mode and then launch your bluetooth assistant, and go from there.
Hope that helps
Terrence.

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