[mac4theblind] Re: how do I assign function keys 1 through 4
- From: Sarah k Alawami <marrie12@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 21:07:26 -0700
What happens if you check the use all f1 f2 exc check bus under system prefs/
keyboard?
Take care.
On Apr 5, 2013, at 8:45 PM, Leslie Stephens <leslie956@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Correction: This does appear to be my keyboard. I thought it read K760 to
> me but I See that K750 is there as well.
> ***************************
> Close but not quite. Mine is model K750. I've had a remote session
> with Apple Care and this keyboard does not respond to the system settings for
> the function keys. The small keyboard that came with the MAC works fine
> with the system setting for standard function keys. I bought the Logitech
> because it is much easier to feel the keys and the spacing is closer to the
> PC keyboard Ive used for years. He gave me the contact number for Logitech.
> Guess I'll have to call om Monday. I hate the Apple keyboard or any low
> profile one. the keyboard was the main reason I bought a desktop rather than
> a laptop.
>
> I also noted that even the F8 key is wrong. To invoke the VO utilities I
> have to use the FN key (top right side) with Vo and F8.
>
> Any other suggestions?
>
> At 07:50 PM 4/5/2013, you wrote:
>> is this your keyboard?
>> http://www.logitech.com/en-us/keyboards/for-mac
>> On Apr 5, 2013, at 6:16 PM, David Hilbert Poehlman <poehlman1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>>
>> which logitek wireless keyboard is it?
>>
>> On Apr 5, 2013, at 3:49 PM, John Panarese <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> I don't know for sure, but with a wireless keyboard, these functions
>> might be already programmed. You can look at keyboard preferences under the
>> shortcut tab, but I don't know if they will change the functionality of that
>> kind of keyboard.
>>
>>
>> Take Care
>>
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>> On Apr 5, 2013, at 3:31 PM, Leslie Stephens <leslie956@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> > Thanks. I think that was what I already tried. It had no effect. I
>> > still must use the FN key to make F1 read as F1 , not F14.
>> >
>> > Are there other options?
>> > At 03:17 PM 4/5/2013, you wrote:
>> >> Hi Leslie,
>> >>
>> >> in the keyboard pane of system preferences, in the keyboard tab, there's
>> >> a check box you need to check to make the function keys behave the way
>> >> you want them to.
>> >> H T H!
>> >>
>> >> On Apr 5, 2013, at 3:08 PM, Leslie Stephens <leslie956@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> >> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Hi all,
>> >> I was sold a logitec wireless keyboard for MAc with my new IMAC.
>> >> I think it is model K750 . The function keys 1 to 4 are set as F14, F15,
>> >> Control up arrow and F12. I tried changing system preferences to set
>> >> the function keys to the normal F1 , F2 etc. and use the FN key for the
>> >> special function assignments like media controls etc.. THis did not
>> >> make any difference.
>> >>
>> >> Voiceover has functions which seem quite useful using the F1 to F4 keys
>> >> but I can't activate them without the FN key. It is located next to HOME
>> >> on my extended keyboard and I don't have enough hands to use the
>> >> commands as is.
>> >>
>> >> Anyway to map the function keys properly? Why did the system preferences
>> >> not accomplish this? I've already talked to the Apple Care folks
>> >> without success.
>> >>
>> >> Thanks in advance,
>> >> Leslie
>> >>
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