Bluetooth keyboard function keys don't work?

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Bluetooth keyboard function keys don't work?

Well, actually they MIGHT work but they don't do what is printed on them. I push the f3 key to get dashboard, but I get nothing, if I push the f12 key, I get dashboard. I have tried with the FN key and without.

If I push the f10 key, I get expose, but pushing the actually EXPOSE key, f3, I get nothing?

Any thoughts? I bought this about three months ago, but am just getting around to using it. I have it updated - I think with the latest software

intel imac with noisy fan!, Mac OS X (10.4.3)

Posted on May 24, 2010 4:54 PM

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Answer 1

May 25, 2010 5:04 AM in response to tivoboy

Hello t:

The problem is in the setting, I think.

Go to system preferences>keyboard. Uncheck use all F1,F2, etc keys as standard function keys.

Barry

P.S. Is your profile really correct (OS X 10.4)? If it is, what I posted above may not be relevant. I have not used OS X 10.4 in several years.

Message was edited by: Barry Hemphill

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KipDJ

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Jun 3, 2010 7:50 AM in response to dubbdubb

Hello, I want to report the same problem, just paired a brand new Aluminum Wireless Keyboard with a (1st generation) MacBook Air. The special function keys are not working. The "Use All F1, F2... as standard" is unchecked, which is the default. All the latest updates in Leopard (not Snow Leopard, though I could upgrade if I must) including the one for aluminum keyboards are installed. I'd really like to get these keys working without individually mapping them all, if that is even possible!

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Answer 3

Jun 5, 2010 7:54 PM in response to Barry Hemphill

I also have this problem Barry. I have an iMac with Snow Leopard 10.6.3. The F1,F2 box is unchecked. I deleted my plist file and still issues.

However the F10, F11 & F12 keys all do what's printed on them (mute/unmute, vol down, vol up), the rest do nothing.

I'm guessing only a software update will fix this.

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Answer 4

Jun 6, 2010 4:41 AM in response to SpySeeTuna

Hello s:

Welcome to Apple discussions.

Please post your question as a new thread. Although it may seem you have the same problem, you probably do not. Also, by "threadjacking," you limit the readers and possible assistance.

Barry

P.S. Is your firmware up to date?

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Answer 5

Aug 28, 2010 8:20 PM in response to Barry Hemphill

Same problem with the 2009 BT keyboard on an early 2007 MacBook. The keyboard special-keys layouts are different and the BT keyboard only works for screen brightness control. Dashboard, volume, etc. don't work.

Trashed the pref file as suggested, restarted. No change. Is there a firmware update for the 2009 BT keyboard? Is this really that difficult a problem to fix?

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Answer 6

May 29, 2010 12:09 AM in response to Barry Hemphill

thanks Barry, had the same problem here , researched thru forums, and that fixed..thanks again..mike

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tivoboy Author

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May 29, 2010 8:18 AM in response to Barry Hemphill

I tried the above solution, but the USE F1 keys was already unchecked? any other thoughts?

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Answer 8

May 29, 2010 9:07 PM in response to tivoboy

Hello again t:

Is your profile correct now? If it is, update the system to OS X 10.6.3.

You might try trashing a preference file (com.apple.bluetooth.plist) and restarting.

Barry

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dubbdubb

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Jun 1, 2010 2:11 PM in response to Barry Hemphill

I couldn't find this file but I deleted two others that were similar. Close enough 😉

Naw... it didn't work.

It works on my macbook pro (snow leopard) but not on my macbook (leopard)

=(

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