# Connect Keyboard

#### Step 1: Connect Your Keyboard to Your Computer

Before we begin, make sure your keyboard is connected to a USB port on your computer.

#### Step 2: Open Plover Configuration Settings

* **Open the Plover Application:** \
  Launch Plover by clicking on its icon in the Start menu or by typing "Plover" into the search bar and selecting the app from the search results.
* **Access Configuration Settings:** \
  In the Plover app, click on the **Configure** button. 
* ![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/9467/2947/files/2.1_480x480.png?v=1724861020)

#### Step 3: Navigate to the Machine Tab

* **Open the Configuration Window:** \
  A new popup window titled "Plover: Configuration" will appear.
* **Select the Machine Tab:** \
  Click on the **Machine** tab to view the settings related to your keyboard. 
* ![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/9467/2947/files/2.2_480x480.png?v=1724861020)

#### Step 4: Configure the Machine Settings

In this step, we will configure the settings to ensure Plover detects your keyboard correctly.

* **Set Machine Type:** \
  Look for the **Machine** option in the configuration window and ensure it is set to **Gemini PR**. \
  \&#xNAN;*(Refer to the image with red arrow labeled "1.")*
* **Scan for Ports:** \
  Click the **Scan/Refresh** button to detect available ports. \
  \&#xNAN;*(Refer to the image with red arrow labeled "2.")*
* **Select the Correct Port:** \
  From the dropdown menu, choose the port that your keyboard is connected to (e.g., **COM4**). \
  \&#xNAN;*(Refer to the image with red arrow labeled "3.")*
* **Apply and Confirm Settings:** \
  Click **Apply** to save your settings, and then click **OK** to close the configuration window. \
  \&#xNAN;*(Refer to the image with red arrow labeled "4.")*
* ![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/9467/2947/files/2.3_480x480.png?v=1724861020)

#### Step 5: Enable Plover Output and Verify Connection

* **Enable Output**:\
  In the Plover main menu, ensure the **Output** option is set to **Enabled**. \
  (Refer to the image with red arrow labeled **"1."**)
* **Refresh Connection:** \
  If your keyboard shows as "Disconnected," click the **Refresh** button to attempt reconnecting. \
  (Refer to the image with red arrow labeled "2.")
* **Troubleshoot Connection**:\
  If the status still shows **"Disconnected,"** you may need to select a different port. To do this, go to **Configuration > Machine > Port** and choose the correct port from the dropdown menu.
* ![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/9467/2947/files/2.4_480x480.png?v=1724861021)
* **Example of Connected Keyboard***:*
* ![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/9467/2947/files/2.5_480x480.png?v=1724861020)


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