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    Function modifier key not recognized on Apple wireless keyboard

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by nic., Dec 3, 2014.

  1. nic.

    nic. Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi guys,

    I've recently bought a Apple wireless keyboard (MC184LL/B) to use with my 13" rMBP (updated to Yosemite).

    However, I couldn't get my function modifier key (fn) to work. Shortcuts like fn+delete or fn+function keys are not recognized and instead their default function is performed (as if the fn key is not depressed).

    So far I've tried re-pairing the keyboard but didn't seem to help. I tried to google around but only found people to have this issue pre-Snow Leopard. Would really appreciate it if someone can point out what I am missing.

    Cheers.
    Nick
     
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Have you checked through the keyboard preference pane to see if a box is checked/unchecked?
     
    saturnotaku, Dec 3, 2014
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    nic. Notebook Evangelist

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    HI saturnotaku,

    I've tried to dug through the keyboard preference pane but couldn't find anything that changes the behaviour of the fn key. I've tried bringing up the keyboard viewer, and the fn key on my keyboard is not recognized at all. What are the odds that a single key is broken on a keyboard?

    Cheers.
    Nick
     
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    Surprisingly, I've found the solution on Apple support communities. The culprit seems to be the latest version of USB Overdrive 3.1. Downgrading to 3.0.2 seems to have fixed the problem.


    I will definitely not to dismiss the website as a legit source of finding solution in the future. Hope this helps whoever come across this post in the future! Cheers.
     
    nic., Dec 4, 2014
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