Setting up new keyboard with function keys

Hi,
I just attached an older mac USB keyboard (from the G3 era) to my MacBook. It works fine, but I want to know how I can setup my function keys to change the volume, display brightness, etc. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

I still don't know how to program in volume and brightness keys, but it doesn't look like anyone else does so I'll mark this as answered.

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All works fine in OSX. But in windows the numeric numbers on the keypad wont work.
Numlock appears to work, but nothing happens when the number keys are pressed.
The keys / * - +and entre all work ok. Just not the numbers.
MIcrosoft SUPPORT REFUSED to help me because i am using a mac, they claim it is a hardware problem.

I would look for a program which would display the ascii value of typed letters
if i had the letter the key send one can assign that value to any other function one wish
https://www.google.dk/search?q=program+which+display+the+acsii+of+typed+letters& oq=program+which+display+the+acsii+of+typed+letters&aqs=chrome..69i57.11855j0j4& sourceid=chrome&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8#q=program+which+display+the+ascii+of+typed+let ters&spell=1
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if not then there are tons of free programs to reassign keys as one see fit
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http://www.kodiva.com/post/swapping-caps-lock-and-control-keys

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Are you speaking of an Apple Keyboard or Logitech or ... ? You need to updated the driver of this keyboard, if it is not Apple.
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Only the F11 and F12 keys on my PB G4 seem to do anything at present (Expose and Dashboard). Looking on this forum and others, I have tried to fix this by going to the Keyboard/Mouse section of System Prefs and turning on AND off the "use F1-F12 keys to control software prefs". Have tried using all buttons while holding down the fn key, with the software pref thing on and off, all to no avail. the Num lock key only works if i hold down fn, F6, and the letter key all at the same time. cannot find a way to turn Num lock on indefinitely.
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You know, I thought I was the only one with this problem. A few weeks ago, I noticed that my brightness keys on the keyboard "didn't work." I thought maybe it had to do with getting my LCD screen replaced at the Apple Store since they had to take out the keyboard and disassemble/reassemble the unit to do so.
But I think it is one of those new quirks with the 10.4.9 update.
For instance, you used to be able to eject CDs or DVDs on a whim just by pressing the eject key. Now, you have to hold it down for a few seconds before it will do so. This was--according to someone--done to prevent accidental ejection of discs. A delay of some sort.
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Sure enough, at least on MY PowerBook, in order to adjust the brightness and/or volume, I have to hold down the keys on the keyboard for a few seconds before it will respond.
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I Couldn't find a generic field to post this in but as I have a Mac mini I will stick it in here..........
Any-how can anyone tell me why in Gods name have Apple dropped the apple key in favor of a "cmd" key, its just not right.
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It's most commonly been referred to as the 'command key' but you're right - on most Apple keyboards through the years, it has carried both command and Apple logos.
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