Caps Lock key doesn't work very well

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Caps Lock key doesn't work very well

I've been using a 1 year old Mac Book Pro and when I type, instead of using shift+letter, I use CAPSonletterCAPSoff. I've never had a problem doing that but I just bought a new Mac Book Pro a few days ago and I have to press pretty hard to get the caps lock key to work, and when I'm typing and I press it twice fast (CAPS on-letter- CAPS off), it doesn't always work. I went back to the store today and they showed me that the display models seem to work the same way. Would anyone know if this is just a characteristic of a new keyboard which will improve with age, or if it's something with the newer Mac's?

Mac Book Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.2)

Posted on May 31, 2008 10:59 PM

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Answer 1

Courcoul

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Jun 1, 2008 12:37 AM in response to yangky5

This is one of those "bug or feature" mystery items that popped up with the new MBP's. From my experience with a 15" MBP purchased in early March, the issue is not pressure but time. When you press CapsLock it takes a wee bit longer to react than all the other keys. Speculation is that some engineer thought it was a Good Idea to counter more "oh, I hate the capslock cause it messes up my one-finger typing rythmn..." moans and groans. 😉

BTW, welcome aboard...

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Answer 2

Jun 1, 2008 2:58 AM in response to yangky5

Hi yangky,

As the poster has mentioned its a feature to prevent any accidental touch during typing. Personally i like it as i am a culprit for hitting the Caps key during button bashing frenzies on the keyboard and dont have this little feature on my MB, which is a shame. I do believe the MBA has it too. Good luck with the new MBP, im jealous!

Regards

Stu

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yangky5 Author

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Jun 1, 2008 9:09 AM in response to yangky5

Thanks so much for the answers! Now I get it. My husband does complain that he always hits the CAPS key accidentally when he types. I guess now I have to learn how to type properly! (and I'm going to stop harassing my caps lock key to try and "age" it)

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Answer 4

Jun 1, 2008 11:13 AM in response to yangky5

well you can check in the universal access panel. there is a setting in there for keyboard that has acceptance delay and you can turn that all the way down (it also will fix if you are getting a first key missing after the KB update). that may make it easier for you. for your husband, if he uses a different user account he can probably set it higher and that may help him, but it may mess with other keys

-matt

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Answer 5

Jul 31, 2008 8:23 PM in response to mattathayde

I got a MBP his week and the caps lock is driving me nuts. To clarify the acceptance delay it should be set to slow?

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Okeetee

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Jul 31, 2008 9:28 PM in response to yangky5

I've had my MBP since April and I feel your pain! I've grown accustomed to hitting CAPS whenever I need to capitalize a letter instead of Shift. It took me a while to get used to using Shift.

I always thought my CAPS was faulty but after reading these posts I'm reassured.

I wish my CAPS was more sensitive though!

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usfgolf7

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Sep 29, 2008 5:22 PM in response to Okeetee

What about for a MB? i just got a new MB and i cant type fast with the caps lock key. It doesnt want to seem to work properly when i am typing fast? Can anyone help? thanks

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ChrisSav

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Oct 3, 2008 4:20 PM in response to yangky5

I am running bootcamp and using a Bluetooth keyboard. I know there's a problem with the caps lock button - i've read that a lot of people are having the same issue. I just downloaded the latest bootcamp and it is still an issue.

anyone know of a solution to this, other than messing with the registry and disabling it?

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Answer 9

Bhose

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Nov 16, 2008 4:19 AM in response to yangky5

Thank you too. I thought my beautiful new MBPro was faulty.
But I now know it's because of this cap key conspiracy.
I am reassured in an Apple owner kinds way - angry, frustrated, sick, annoyed but loving the Mac.

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