[mac4theblind] Re: how do I assign function keys 1 through 4
- From: David Hilbert Poehlman <poehlman1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2013 06:43:54 -0400
In the description, it mentions "switchable". What does that mean?
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On Apr 6, 2013, at 12:46 AM, Leslie Stephens <leslie956@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Nothing. It has no effect on the logitech keyboard. It does, however, if I
use the apple keyboard that came with the mac.
At 12:07 AM 4/6/2013, you wrote:
> 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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