Keyboard: Specific Keys Do Not Respond

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Symptoms

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Keyboard: Specific Keys Do Not

1.

If wireless keyboard is being used verify that it is

Respond

 

properly paired with the system. Go to ‘Wireless

• One or more keys do not

 

Input Device Doesn’t Pair’ symptom flow to

 

respond when pressed

 

resolve pairing issues.

 

 

 

Key sticks

2.

The caps lock key has a built-in delay to reduce

Keycap missing

 

accidental activation and must be held for

 

 

 

approximately ½ second for it to be activated.

 

 

 

Refer to http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1578

 

 

 

for additional information.

 

 

3.

Inspect the keyboard for signs of liquid spills or

 

 

 

other contamination. Apple’s warranty does not

 

 

 

cover accidental damage.

 

 

4.

If the keycap is loose attempt to reattach it.

 

 

5.

For other keyboard issues jump to the

 

 

 

appropriate symptom flow.

 

 

 

 

Wired Keyboard/Mouse Not Recognized

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Wired Keyboard/Mouse Not

1.

The Mac mini has 4 USB ports on the rear of the

Recognized

 

computer. Make sure to try each port to isolate a

• USB wired keyboard/mouse not

 

particular port malfunction.

recognized when plugged in.

2.

Test with a known good wired keyboard or

• Mouse scroll ball not working

 

mouse to isolate a failed peripheral issue. .

or not working as expected.

3.

Ensure that all available Software Updates have

• Mouse buttons not working or

 

been applied to the computer for access to the

not working as expected.

 

latest bug fixes.

 

 

 

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Apple Mac mini manual Keyboard Specific Keys Do Not Respond, Wired Keyboard/Mouse Not Recognized

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