Logitech Keyboard K350 & Dual Boot

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Logitech Keyboard K350 & Dual Boot

I have a Macbook Pro with Retina (Late 2013) with the Logitech Ergonomic Keyboard (K350). I have my MacBook Pro set up for Boot Camp and I want to be able to change the start up disc on the fly (Option Key on Reboot). Problem is - the K350 does not have an Option Key. I have gone into preferences and set the Control Key to be the "Option Key" (using the Unified Receiver pull down option). Problem is - it doesn't work when I reboot.

Does anyone else have this set up and if so, what do you use to boot into Windows on this keyboard?

I really don't want to have to go into the preferences and set the start up disc each time I want to flip over to the Windows side.

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Jim

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013), El Capitan GM

Posted on Apr 25, 2016 6:15 PM

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Answer 1

chuck_3rd

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Apr 27, 2016 6:15 AM in response to Jim143

Howdy Jim,

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.

I see you're wondering what the Windows keyboard alternative for the Option key is. It's the Alt key on your Logitech keyboard.

Boot Camp: Windows commands on an Apple keyboard

Take care.

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Jim143 Author

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Apr 27, 2016 8:48 AM in response to chuck_3rd

The alt key only works if the Windows Drive is set for the Start Up Disc. If I am in windows and reboot and want to load the Mac OS, then yes, the Alt Key works. But, if I am in the Mac OS and reboot and want to go into the Windows OS, it does not work. Basically, I wish it would work "on the fly" but it doesnt.

Thanks

Jim

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