iMac G3 keyboard support

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iMac G3 keyboard support

I just recently aquired an old iMac G3 at a yard sale but it did not come with a mouse or keyboard. Can you use any mouse or keyboard that is USB?

Also got the old flashing ? smiley face, trying to fix it but can't get any further. Thanks for any help!

imac g3, Windows XP Pro

Posted on Sep 12, 2007 5:25 PM

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Niel

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Sep 12, 2007 5:50 PM in response to q_campbell

1. You can use any USB keyboard or mouse with that iMac, but special functions, such as the volume keys, may require software to be installed on the computer, and may not work.

2. You need a Mac OS installation disk.

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Sep 12, 2007 5:59 PM in response to Niel

I am in the process of getting an installation disc right now, but it is telling me that in order to reset everything I have to press "commandoption+PR" on the keyboard, which aren't on my regular PC keyboard. That's why I'm wondering if I need to get a mac keyboard and mouse.

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Answer 3

Sep 12, 2007 6:52 PM in response to q_campbell

The Command Key is mapped to the Windows key. The Option key is mapped to the Alt key. Those are the "modifier" keys, and they can be mapped differently in the System Preferences Keyboard & Mouse pane.

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