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usb keyboard - some keys won't work , other swapped
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May 19, 2004, 09:59 AM
 
I've bought a new usb keyboard, m9034, for my imac (running os 10.1.5)

The problem is that some keys have no function at all and some are swapped.

Is it because the keyboard requires higher os version ( on box it says 10.2.5 or later) or can you do something about it ?

Can someone help me please ,


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May 21, 2004, 02:21 AM
 
I assume the keys that don't work are the volume and eject keys, and that the swapped keys are the Option and Command keys?

If so, then it means OS X is treating it as a generic USB keyboard.

It probably does need a newer version of OS X. Besides, you'll be a LOT happier with 10.2 or 10.3, both of which add tons of features, and run faster.

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May 21, 2004, 05:01 AM
 
I'll second tooki's remark - upgrade to 10.2 or 10.3 if you can. I went from 10.1.5 to Panther on my old iMac 400 and the improvement was massive, I finally felt OSX had reached something like the usability of OS9 (not trying to start a debate here BTW)
You may be able to find people selling old copies of Jaguar or Panther on eBay since they may have bought the OS then got a new Mac with the new OS bundled.
     
   
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