[mac4theblind] Re: how do I assign function keys 1 through 4
- From: David Hilbert Poehlman <poehlman1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2013 08:51:33 -0400
this worries me because it doesn't mention mac although it does mention
software you can use to customize the keyboard.
http://www.logitech.com/assets/34880/wireless-solar-keyboard-k750-gsw.pdf
On Apr 6, 2013, at 8:17 AM, David Hilbert Poehlman <poehlman1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
are you using the app?
we can bring this to its conclusion.
I'm going to look at suport for I'd acquire one if it can work.
On Apr 6, 2013, at 6:43 AM, David Hilbert Poehlman <poehlman1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
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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