IMac G5 & new apple keyboard - some keys not working

I have an iMac G5 (2GHz, 20 inch), running OS X Tiger (10.4.11) and I recently purchased the new apple keyboard (the wired version without the numpad, to save desk space). I am finding that the function keys at the top don't work - specifically, the keys that control sound. I've googled this, and installed the Keyboard Software Update 1.2 that most people said fixed their problem - but it hasn't fixed mine.
Instead, the f10-f12 keys don't control the sound functions, but the f12 key ejects discs (it sits next to the eject button, so perhaps this is a wiring error?), and the caps lock key does not always work when hitting it - it needs a large amount of pressure. I would think that my keyboard was defective, but I just exchanged it yesterday, and the new one has the same problems. I'm getting close to just giving up and getting a refund.
Message was edited by: JumpingJehosaphat

Hello - thank you for the quick responses! To answer your question, yes, I have repaired my permissions and restarted, to no avail.
I have looked through the keyboard prefs quite a bit, and cannot find anything that allows me to choose where to map the sound keys. I have checked "Use All F1 F2 etc keys as standard function keys". In the small aluminum keyboards, the f keys are dual-function - in this case, the f10-f12 keys also control dashboard, etc, which I have turned off (but I have tested the keys with these options both off & on, with the fn key, without the fn key, etc - tried lots of combinations). I've tried quite a few things to get these keys to work. Honestly, the f1-f4 keys don't seem to work at all either.
I might try and take a video later today to show you what I mean. The caps lock key is the biggest thing that's bothering me - I use it instead of shift to type, and 75% of the type it does not activate when pressed...I would think this was just one bogus keyboard if it weren't for the fact that I already exchanged it once...

Similar Messages

New apple keyboard Fn keys not working

Hi,
Posting this in PowerMac G5 and OSX Tiger as I am not sure if it is a hardware or software issue.
I just recently bought a new aluminium apple keyboard and am very very happy. EXCEPT:
When I first plugged it in, all the hotkeys/fn keys (the default ones such as play/pause/skip track/volume/brightness) all worked fine... but I had 3rd party SizzlingKeys installed... that sprang into life, and suddenly all the Apple default key functions stopped working.
I uninstalled Sizzling keys, trashed all relevent files, restarted... nothing.
Tried to reset them via SystemPreferences... didn't work.
How can I make these come back to life?
Thanks

I have regained the use of brightness/expose/dashboard/volum... but still no luck with the play/skip keys:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=8395938

Wireless keyboard some keys not working

wireless keyboard some keys not working need help

Please do a SMC reset, if that does not work the first time please do it 2-3 more times. You can find instructions at:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3603

Keyboard: some keys not working

Some keys not working. Need help/suggestions. Not great with computers so PLEASE give details/steps re: how to do what you suggest - thanks!
Details: intel based iMac running snow leopard 10.6.8. Apple wireless/bluetooth keyboard (came with the iMac).
Some keys suddenly stopped working: space, tab, capLock, option key to the right of space bar (one on the left works), down arrow
The problem happens in various programs (safari, pages, etc)
The keyboard is fine on another iMac
A different keyboard is fine on this/the involved iMac
(nutshell: keyboard works fine - computer works fine, unless they're together)
Here's what's been tried/checked:
-checked the settings for universal access ("mouse keys" are off) and checked for any bluetooth keyboard shortcuts.
-in system preferences "speech" is not set for "speak selected text when the key is pressed" - this is not checked/selected
-tried creating a new user but had the same issue so it's computer-wide rather than just a user account
-removed the keyboard and reconnected (using the +/- signs and "disconnect" and putting in a new code of numbers to pair keyboard)
-language/text is set for english
-did the keyboard viewer and the keys in question did NOT highlight when pressed (but don't forget the entire keyboard is fine on a different computer so thekeys aren't the issue)
-"slow keys" is turned off re: keyboard in system preferences.
Any help is welcomed. It's frustrating knowing the keyboard works, just not with this computer. Please help. Many thanks!

yes - not sure how this works...if you can see my original post there are a lot of details in there. If you can't...
nutshell: the keyboard works on a different iMac
             a different keyboard works on this/the involved iMac
             I tried to create a different user and the keyboard still does not work so it is computer-wide
             I also removed the keyboard from the computer (using the +/- symbols and disconnecting and then repairing it. The problem remained
Thanks for any help. It's crazy that the keyboard is fine and the computer is fine but together, there's the problem.
Thank you!!!

Apple Wireless Keyboard - some keys not working

I have an Apple wireless keyboard and suddenly there are 4 keys on the keyboard that are not responding. Is this a fault with the keyboard or a software issue?

Hi Scoobydootoo,
I understand that you are experiencing an issue with your keyboard responsiveness. Here is an article that will help you troubleshoot this issue:
Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/TS3048
Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Braden

Keyboard - some keys not working? (Didn't spill anything though)

Hi - I am a new apple user (iMac Intel core 2 duo 24" screen) using Mac OS x 10.4.11 operating system. I have been learning it for about a month now. All of a sudden, only "some" of the keys won't work on my keyboard. THe numeric pad keys for number 4,5,&6 do not work. If you press them, nothing happens. Also, more importantly, the right "shift" key doesn't work. I am the only user and nothing was spilled on it. It has been working all along, and nothing was changed. Just to be sure, I checked the keyboard, mouse, shortcut, etc. settings, and everything (that I know of) is set right. Any idea what it could be?? Also, what is the best way to learn everything you can if you don't know a lot about the mac? The classes they offer? or ?? Thank you so much

Hi, welcome. As for the keyboard take it back to an Apple store/retailer and get it exchanged if under warranty. I have not heard of those particular keys just not working. The best way to learn about the mac is to...use it. Assign yourself some projects, play some games. There are lots of trial/freeware programs if you don't have the latest photoshop or quake. You'll run into things you're not sure about so that is where you'll learn. Check your systems Help and/or ask questions at the appropriate forum. Have fun.

Wired Keyboard some keys not working

Hi there,
have been using an external wired apple keyboard on macbook pro retina for 6 month.
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - English (USA)
Suddenly 3 keys just stopped working:
u / m / j
checked the keyboard on an old macbook from 2008 - all keys are all working fine on this one.
Any idea what it could be???
thanks a lot in advance.
bungalow

Hello bungalow2014
Check out the article below for further troubleshooting options for your keyboard. One other thing to check is to open Keyboard Viewer to see if there is anything else being pressed while hitting those keys.
One or more keys on the keyboard do not respond
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1381
Regards,
-Norm G.

Apple keyboard media keys not working

Yesturday i was trying to trun down the volume in my itunes off my apple keyboard, when i went to do so nothing happend even with the eject button with the cd nor can I make the screen brighter or darker and the dashboard key is on my play key.

Wow! I am in the exact same situation. I don't think it is Snow Leopard tho b/c when I plug my old keyboard back in the media keys work fine. It might have to do with the apple aluminum keyboard 2.0 update but when I try to download that it says my system is unable to support it (eben tho it only requires at least 10.5.8).
If you find a solution let me know.

HT4809 Apple wireless keyboard some keys not working

hi i have an apple wireless keyboard and recently my f2, 2, w, s, and x keys have just stopped working. Is there something i can do to fix this or is the keyboard permanently damaged? It was not dropped and nothing was ever spilt on it. Thank

Hello,
Might be faulty, as you indicated.
Barry

Apple Wireless Keyboard - some keys not working with iPhone 5

I just bought an Apple Wireless Keyboard (2011) and paired it with my iphone 5 (iOS 7.0.3).
All keys work except the following:
Space bar
Delete
Caps Lock
Down Arrow
Tab
I can understand if iOS has no concept of Tab, but Space and Delete are essential.
Did I get a bad keyboard?

Hi Scoobydootoo,
I understand that you are experiencing an issue with your keyboard responsiveness. Here is an article that will help you troubleshoot this issue:
Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/TS3048
Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Braden

New Wireless Keyboard Function Keys Not Working

I recently got an Apple Wireless keyboard- the newest one, with only 2 batteries. I connected it to my MacBook Pro (10.5.8) just fine, and everything seemed to have been working. But the function keys don't work for their functions (F7 as previous, F8 as play, etc.). I've tried changing the settings, manually mapping shortcuts, and reinstalling the keyboard, but nothing worked, I installed all the updates, including the Magic Mouse update, but the function keys still don't work properly. The system recognizes them, but I can't map shortcuts to them, nor do the built-in shortcuts work.

You can download the software update even if you don't have a wireless mouse. Go to the apple site then "downloads" and look along the left columns for "top apple downloads" which should open a list. As of tonight, look for #11 Apple wireless mouse download. Download that and it should fix your wireless keyboard and the function keys. As mentioned in my earlier response, be sure under System Preferences and Keyboard icon that the "Use all F1, F2, etc. keys...." box is unchecked.
The above should take care of the problem even though you do not have a wireless mouse.

New Apple Keyboard. Key jamming.

I wasn't sure which forum to post this in as I couldn't find a one dedicated to the Apple peripherals.
I recently bought one of the new Apple keyboards. My experience with it hasn't been good.
Why? The keys jam -- namely, the return key. They have a tendency to catch themselves under the aluminium casing. 'Xxxxxxxxxxxx...' is not a terrible problem but 'return, return, return, return, return, return, return...' can cause all kinds of nuiscances!
Is this a common problem with all the new Apple keyboards? Did I waste my money on fancy metal and plastic? If I ask Apple to replace my keyboard, how can I be sure the replacement will not have the same defect?
If Apple replace my keyboard, will I have to return my old one before receiving the replacement? If that was the case, I'd be without a keyboard! (...if I bought another one for the interim, what would be the point of having the old on replaced?)
So: should I get the old one replace by Apple? (Will they replace it?) Will I be without a keyboard? Would my money be better spent on a keyboard from another manufacturer? ...What's the best line of complaint? Has anyone experienced the same problems?

no, you call Apple with the complaint,
that take your information, credit card, shipping address, etc.
they ship you a New keyboard and you have 10 days to ship the defective keyboard back to Apple...
If you do not ship the defective keyboard back, they will charge you for the replacement...
Thanks,
den
.

Apple Keyboard used on MacBook: Some keys not working

Hello,
I use an Apple Keyboard (USB-connection, aluminium, Model No.: A1243, 2007) for typing longer texts when my MacBook is connected to an external monitor.
Since I have re-installed the OS X software on my MacBook because I had to replace the hard drive, the Keyboard doesn't work successful. Some keys just don't work; The letters cannot be typed. (Affected keys: "8", "I", "K", "," and number pad keys "7", "4", "1")
I installed all software updates for keyboards that could be found on the apple support webpages.
The keyboard istelf doesn't show any defects for me.
What can I do to solve the provlem? Or to get to know if it's a software-based problem? I want to exclude all possible software reasons.. In a worst case I have to replace the keyboard, I think. But it always worked fine and a new one can be expensive.
Thank you for all hints!
Message was edited by: fritzmartini

have you tried command-option and the keys? or command and one of the keys? if so did it work??? if not, try going into the finder, and go to preferences file, but did not know which one would be the culprit. The strategy I adopted, which took me back to my System 9 (and earlier) days, was to go into the Library folder of the affected user account, open up the Preferences folder (after backing it up elsewhere on the hard drive), and take out a small number of files (.plist files, etc) at a time, log out then back in and note any changes. The theory is that if there were any changes then it is most likely that the offending file was in the last group to be removed. You would then replace those files one at a time until the problem returned. Eventually I found the culprit. To my surprise it was the com.apple.loginwindow.plist file. Removing that cured things completely.
Why that particular preference file affected that particular key is beyond me, but it fixed the problem!

New Apple Wireless Keyboard Function Key not working ON 10.5.8

Tried updating keyboard os, disconecting reconnecting. Selecting/deselecting option in keyboard options. power off and on
Cannot get function key to work
Thanks

found answer here- my wireless keyboard model is MC184LL/B
http://store.apple.com/us/question/answers/product/MB110LL/B?pqid=QXXHTX4T747AAF PXKHXCC72CYAXYU7XXYUPK9UFC74K27FPKF
The Function keys will not all work properly on 10.5.8, all the other keys will be fine. The previous model MB110LL/A would work with all the Function keys on Leopard or Snow Leopard.

Satellite Pro A10 - some keys not working with new keyboard

Hi all
I hope some1 can help with this
i have a Satellite Pro A10. The prob i have is a.b.n.and enter keys are not working and its a new keyboard
i fitted into my other A10 and all keys work so keyboard is fine.
All works ok with usb keyboard. Had motherboard out all seems ok.
Any help plz
chris....
Message was edited by: widgy

Hi
Why do you think that the motherboard is ok?
Maybe its a keyboard controller issue
Did you check if the cable was connected properly?
In my opinion if you are 100% sure that the keyboard is ok then the issue must be related to the motherboard because there is no other part which is placed between the keyboard and mobo.
Bye

IMac G5 & new apple keyboard - some keys not working

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for