[mac4theblind] Re: how do I assign function keys 1 through 4
- From: Sarah k Alawami <marrie12@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2013 10:24:11 -0700
I didn't know it came with its own app as well. Thanks for that.
Good luck.
On Apr 6, 2013, at 7:37 AM, Leslie Stephens <leslie956@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Wow . Thanks for the info about the app! Will give it a try and report
> back to y'all. re
> At 09:26 AM 4/6/2013, you wrote:
>> The Logitech keyboard has its own app for this, it is called "LPM, stand for
>> Logitech preferences manager" You can get it directly from Logitech.com
>>
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>> -----Original Message-----
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>> [ mailto:mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David Hilbert
>> Poehlman
>> Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2013 7:18 AM
>> To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [mac4theblind] Re: how do I assign function keys 1 through 4
>>
>> 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?
>> --
>> Jonnie Appleseed
>> With His
>> Hands-On Technolog(eye)s
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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
>> >>>
>> >>> John D. Panarese
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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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