Using an Apple Extended Keyboard II

Can I use an Apple Extended Keyboard ll (MO312), which was made in the 1990s, with an iMac, OS 10.9.3? I see ADB to USB adapters for sale, but I understand that these adapters will not work with OS X. Is that true?

Hi Ali, the discs are retail. The hdd is a transplant from a G3 B&W 300 mhz , that had OS X 10.4.5 installed. When I started the first time all was well, Software Updater found the 10.4.6 update and thats where my trouble started. The updater asked to update and then quit unexpectantly. I tried getting on line using Safari & Ie5.2 and would get the same statement " Quit unexpectantly". I had just installed the software so I had nothing to loose and decided to reinstall. And thats where I lost it all.
Now a new glitch. while I'm writing this on my iMac, I'm still trying to install on my B&W, the blue progress bar has gone all the way across " Running Installer Script. Time remaining: less than a minute. " The colored pinwheel spun for a while but has not done anything for @ 20 mins. but i can still move the cursor on the desktop.
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Using an Apple Extended Keyboard ll with iMac, OS 10.9.3.

Can I use an Apple Extended Keyboard ll (MO312), which was made in the 1990s, with an iMac, OS 10.9.3? I see ADB to USB adapters for sale, but I understand that these adapters will not work with OS X. Is that true?

Can I use an Apple Extended Keyboard ll (MO312), which was made in the 1990s, with an iMac, OS 10.9.3? I see ADB to USB adapters for sale, but I understand that these adapters will not work with OS X. Is that true?

Slow MBP keyboard & Apple Extended Keyboard Performance

I have noticed that the above keyboards run slow, meaning there is an increased latency time from keystroke until the character appears, when I use IE 8.0.6001.18702 in Windows XP SP3 running as VM in Parallels 7.0.15107. My base OS is Mac OX 10.7.5. I know this is a rather unique situation; however, the keyboards have only recently begun to misbehave. Any thoughts?

Sorry, but what does this have to do with the iPod touch?
If you're attempting to use a Apple Extended Keyboard with a Windows 7 system and have a problem, you should take this up on a Windows-oriented support site. The Apple Extended Keyboard itself has no programmable keys, so any key remapping would need to be done in Windows, and that's not a subject that should be addressed here (particularly not in the iPod touch forum).
Regards.

Apple extended keyboard on win7

Can you please tell me how I can program the keys in an apple extended keyboard? It is plugged into a win7 box. I am keen to get stuff like print screen back.
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Sorry, but what does this have to do with the iPod touch?
If you're attempting to use a Apple Extended Keyboard with a Windows 7 system and have a problem, you should take this up on a Windows-oriented support site. The Apple Extended Keyboard itself has no programmable keys, so any key remapping would need to be done in Windows, and that's not a subject that should be addressed here (particularly not in the iPod touch forum).
Regards.

Apple extended keyboard

just bought an apple extended keyboard but prblem is that in the system preferences, it only goes till function key 8
whereas the keyboard hast till function key 19 - which is the reason I bought it.
How do I access these extra function keys? Yes, keyboard is plugged in and the computer is running :-)

Sorry, but what does this have to do with the iPod touch?
If you're attempting to use a Apple Extended Keyboard with a Windows 7 system and have a problem, you should take this up on a Windows-oriented support site. The Apple Extended Keyboard itself has no programmable keys, so any key remapping would need to be done in Windows, and that's not a subject that should be addressed here (particularly not in the iPod touch forum).
Regards.

New Mac Mini/OSX not recognizing Apple extended keyboard

I recently purchased a new Mac Mini. I also purchased a Apple (extended) Keyboard (usb cable connected with 10 key pad and full F keys).
When I initially plugged in the keyboard the OS setup screen indicated that it didn't recognize the keyboard. I tried setting it up several times, it doesn't seem to "see" the correct keys as I try to set it up. When prompted to "press the key to the right of the SHIFT key, when I do so I get a sound, no other response and the setup goes no further.) Some keys do not function properly (for example the sound up and sound down keys do not work). The general input for the keys work (I am typing this text with it), but it seems weird that an Apple device does not recognize another Apple device.
Is there something I need to do to complete setting up the keyboard? Are there any articles about this particular problem? I wasn't able to find any in the forum or help files.
Thank you,
Tim Kern

Thank you for the reply SilverSkyRat,
I checked the settings and USB ports for the keyboard connection. Still no-go with the "configure your keyboard" recognizing keys on the keyboard. I have also been trying to use the sound up and sound down keys and they do not function either. I will try another keyboard later today.
Thank you again for your reply.
Cheers,
Tim

How do I use my apple bluetooth keyboard with touch and will I still be able to use it with my ipad?

How do I use my apple bluetooth keyboard with touch and will I still be able to use it with my ipad?

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I have my Macbook Air hooked up to a Tunderbolt Display, is there any way to either power on or wake from sleep mode using an Apple USB keyboard pluged into the Thunderbolt display?

I have my Macbook Air hooked up to a Thunderbolt Display, is there any way to power on the Macbook Air using an Apple USB keyboard plugged into the Thunderbolt display? I would like to be able to keep the Macbook Air in the Archbook dock and not have to open it to power it on?
Thanks for any advise.

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i just baught my first iphone and it is a jalbroken
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I use an Apple bluetooth keyboard with my iPad. In messages I can't find a way to "send" a message without tapping on Send on the iPad's screen. I've tried every key and key combo that I can think of. Am I missing something?

I use an Apple bluetooth keyboard with my iPad. In messages I can't find a way to "send" a message without tapping on Send on the iPad's screen. I've tried every key and key combo that I can think of. Am I missing something?

I already have multiple devices and by far I like my iPad the most over laptops and the iPad. That including checking out my friends MacBook Air.
The difference for me is the touch interface on the screen itself for things that do not require a lot of typing. For me, the iPad is more "magical" than anything else I've used.
Again, I do appreciate your answers but you don't know my situation. Not everything is as it is perceived without knowing me and what I have to go through.

Can i Use The Apple Wired Keyboard With Camera Connector Kit

Can i Use The Apple Wired Keyboard With Camera Connector Kit
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People report it is still possible to use a wired USB keyboard with the CCK, if you use a powered USB hub to get around the "not enough power" error message. (I have done this with an older Apple USB keyboard my non-jailbroken iPad1 on iOS 4.3.3.) Normally, powered USB hubs have a AC power adapter so you lose portability unless you can find a battery powered USB hub. At this point, the (in)convinience of the USB hub becomes an issue, depending on what you get.
And wired USB keyboard were never supported for the iPad. So there's no guarantee that it will continue to work with future iPad updates from Apple. So best to go with a Bluetooth keyboard unless you have a specific USB keyboard that you "must" use. If you have all the equipment already, I say give it a try. But I would not recommend trying a USB keyboard if you have to purchase anything.

I have been trying to use an apple wireless keyboard with my ipad 2. I will be typing then suddenly the ipad will repeat the key strock about twenty times. It drives me crazy. What is happening and why?

I have been trying to use an apple wireless keyboard with my ipad 2. I will be typing along and suddenly the ipad will take off and repeat the key stroke about twenty times rapid fire. It really makes me crazy. What is happening and why? Help

Found this thread by searching the forum. I hope it helps.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5471311

HT201178 Is it possible to use an Apple wireless keyboard with a MacBook Pro? Sounds odd, I know, but I much prefer typing on a wireless keyboard.

With a MacBook Pro..is it possible to use an Apple wireless keyboard instead of the keyboard built into the MacBook Pro? I much prefer typing on the wireless keyboard. Thanks

Hello:
If the Macbook Pro has Bluetooth built-in, the answer is yes.
Barry

Ever since I used an apple wireless keyboard, the onscreen keyboard will not appear

I have been using the iPad for several years. Recently I added the apple wireless keyboard. Ever since, when I do not have the apple wireless keyboard the onscreen keyboard refuses to appear. Makes entering text difficult! Wuld be happy to learn of a solution. Thanks.

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
Did you turn off Bluetooth after turning off the Apple Wireless Keyboard? Open Settings > Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth off.
Another thing you can do is, before turning off the keyboard, select a text box on the iPad (for example, when you type an email or you type on a Safari webpage) and press Eject key on the keyboard, so the virtual keyboard will show

Can I use the apple wired keyboard with the iPad?

Will connecting an Apple wired keyboard through the USB connector work on a iPad?

Some people have reported success using a wired keyboard with the Camera Connection Kit. Never tried it myself, though.

Using an Apple Design Keyboard?

The keyboard that comes with my G5 has a problem - the keys don't always register unless they are pressed firmly, which doesn't always happen when typing fast. This is a common enough problem for me, that I need to find a way around it. Also, the top row of keys is too close to the function keys, with the expected results from a clumsy typist, and the space bar jams if you press it the least little bit off-center. Not the best keyboard that Apple ever made, I'm sorry to say!
I suppose that I could go and buy some other USB keyboard. Or, I have several old (but good) Apple Design Keyboards, which are ADB keyboards. I assume that I can use a USB to ADB adapter. The questions are (assuming that this works at all):
1) Do I assume correctly that there is no way to use the "power" key via the USB? Having to use the button on the front of the CPU is a bit of a pain - particularly if I have the cpu under the desk or some other out-of-the-way place; it would be nice to be able to go back to the old keyboard power switch....
2) What about the "eject" key and the audio volume keys? I don't particularly care about the audio volume keys, but the eject key is VERY useful. How do I get it back (presumably mapped to one of the function keys)?
3) Are there any other problems that I'll encounter?

Some of these things (space between top row and function keys) obviously can't be changed, but the sticky space bar is a defect. I've had two of these modern Mac keyboards, and neither does that. As for the touch, that should only take a little getting used to.
So, I'd suggest getting your defective keyboard replaced (if it's in warranty), and maybe try out some of the alternative USB Mac keyboards.
No, the power on a PowerMac G5 can't be controlled by the 'power' key on the earlier Mac ADB keyboard.

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