Could not use the clone stamp tool because the area to clone has not been defined

Freshly installed Elements 10. Can not use the option-mouse click to define an area for the clone stamp. The error I get is:
Could not use the clone stamp tool because the area to clone has not been defined (option-click to define a source point).
New Mac Mini. Had the same problems in Elements 9 so I installed the 10 trial. Is this a key binding error? Did not have this issue with Elements 9 on my Mac Air or my Windows 7 system.
I'm not a newbie and know how to use the clone tool. I won't say I'm an expert so if it's something related to layers please throw out some ideas.

This problem came back up. I hadn't used PSE since last November and was frustrated to run into it again. I don't think it's a layers issue afterall.
I use a wireless keyboard and mouse on Mini and mouse on Air, although keyboard for Air is upstairs at a desk with monitor for occasional use. Regardless blue tooth is on for these devices. Problem exists. Turn bluetooth off on Air and the problem is gone. It must be related to option key when bluetooth is on, I guess some different mapping. Even when I have bluetooth on and try to use Option key on the Air keyboard it does not work.
So now where do I look for configs to check?

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Please refer to below blog for further info
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