Wireless Keyboard during Setup

Hi
I just got a new Mac mini today, but am struggling with setup. The assistant pairs my wireless keyboard (it's an apple one from about 4 years ago) but it doesn't work - i.e. I can't enter any text. So I can't complete the setup....
Any ideas? Are all the older keyboards compatible?
Thanks.

I am typing this with the older apple white full size wireless keyboard paired with my new mac mini.
So I can confirm that it works. I did not use this keyboard during the setup however.
Try taking the batteries out of the keyboard for 15 mins and try again.

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First make sure the batteries aren't dead and that the keyboard hasn't already been paired with another device. If it hasn't, the keyboard should pair automatically when you reboot. You may have to press and hold the power button on the right side of an Apple keyboard until the LED starts flashing.
Otherwise see these support articles:
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Step 1
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Step 2
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