Hi Tim, I tried that and I have been able to figure out that the problem is with the left option key. Is there any way to replace the function of that key with some other unimportant key like the function key to fix the problem for the time being? I don't want to get the whole thing replaced at this stage. Can I do anything at all apart from using a bluetooth keyboard?
Sent from my iPhone On Jul 6, 2013, at 10:40 PM, Rahul Bajaj <rahul.bajaj1...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Jonathan, > > No, they don't. That's the funny thing. This is driving me nuts. Will > take it to the Apple store tomorrow. > I have a funny feeling that this problem won't come up when they'll > be inspecting my machine. > > > > On 06/07/2013, Jonathan C. Cohn <jon.c.c...@gmail.com> wrote: >> If you typpe right control T with keyboard commander on, the default is to >> tell you the time. I would suggest trying to clean your keyboard by turning >> it upside down and shaking. also, do any of the keys feel like they are >> sticking? >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Jul 6, 2013, at 12:22 PM, Rahul Bajaj <rahul.bajaj1...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> For some reason, I'm facing the same problem since today morning. >>> Moreover, sometimes when I press the letter t while typing, VoiceOver >>> tells me the time. >>> >>> On 29/06/2013, Tim Kilburn <kilbur...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> Glad that it worked for you. I hate being without my computers so taking >>>> it >>>> to the shop is a last resort. >>>> >>>> Later... >>>> >>>> On 2013-06-28, at 10:41 AM, Rahul Bajaj <rahul.bajaj1...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Tim, >>>>> >>>>> Actually, I decided to reset my PRAM once again, and that seems to >>>>> have done the trick. >>>>> I haven't faced any problems ever since. >>>>> Thanks so much; you are a true saviour. :) >>>>> >>>>> Best, >>>>> Rahul >>>>> >>>>> On 26/06/2013, Tim Kilburn <kilbur...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> Hi, >>>>>> >>>>>> If it's an electronic thing, then you won't see any physical problems. >>>>>> A >>>>>> short in an IC or some other little glitch with the controller board >>>>>> for >>>>>> the >>>>>> keyboard is likely the problem. Nothing much to do but take it to an >>>>>> authorized service provider in my opinion. >>>>>> >>>>>> Later... >>>>>> >>>>>> Tim Kilburn >>>>>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>>>>> >>>>>> On 2013-06-25, at 12:26 AM, Rahul Bajaj <rahul.bajaj1...@gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Tim, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I did exactly what you instructed me to do, but that also doesn't >>>>>>> seem >>>>>>> to >>>>>>> work. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> If there's an actual electronic issue with the keyboard, then >>>>>>> shouldn't the key appear damaged/broken/stiff, etc. >>>>>>> The funny thing is that the option key is otherwise working >>>>>>> perfectly >>>>>>> normally. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 20/06/2013, Tim Kilburn <kilbur...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> Hi, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Maybe try a reset of your PRAM. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 1. Restart or Shutdown your Mac. >>>>>>>> 2. As soon as the Startup chime sounds, hold down the Command, the >>>>>>>> Option, >>>>>>>> the "r" key and the "p" key. >>>>>>>> 3. Keep the key combination down for two more Startup Chimes past >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> first >>>>>>>> one then release everything. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> See if that makes a difference. The key combination is awkward but >>>>>>>> totally >>>>>>>> doable. Normally, I put my left thumb across the left cmd and >>>>>>>> option >>>>>>>> keys, >>>>>>>> and my left index on the "r" and right pinky on the "p". If that >>>>>>>> doesn't >>>>>>>> really do anything, then it may be an actual electronic issue with >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> keyboard. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Later... >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Tim Kilburn >>>>>>>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 2013-06-19, at 1:57 PM, Rahul Bajaj <rahul.bajaj1...@gmail.com> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thanks a million for the quick responses. >>>>>>>>> I guess the problem is with the option key because this gets fixed >>>>>>>>> as >>>>>>>>> soon as I press the option key after those weird symbols start >>>>>>>>> appearing. >>>>>>>>> But nothing seems to be physically wrong with the option key. I >>>>>>>>> mean, it's not like it's stuck or anything. It's working >>>>>>>>> perfectly >>>>>>>>> otherwise. >>>>>>>>> So, what should I do? >>>>>>>>> This problem is occurring more frequently now than ever before. >>>>>>>>> Furthermore, the web inspector thingy also gets automatically >>>>>>>>> enabled >>>>>>>>> from time to time. I have to hide the web inspector in order to >>>>>>>>> restore things back to normal. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 16/06/2013, Alex Hall <mehg...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> Me too. Option-cmd-l opens downloads; option-m, if you enabled the >>>>>>>>>> keyboard >>>>>>>>>> commander, opens mail; option with most characters types an >>>>>>>>>> alternate >>>>>>>>>> character, like option-8 for a bullet. So, check the physical key >>>>>>>>>> on >>>>>>>>>> your >>>>>>>>>> keyboard and be sure it is working correctly. If it is not a >>>>>>>>>> Macbook, >>>>>>>>>> you >>>>>>>>>> might want to replace the keyboard. >>>>>>>>>> On Jun 15, 2013, at 5:03 PM, Maria & Joe Chapman >>>>>>>>>> <bubbygirl1...@gmail.com> >>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> HI. yep i thought that too. >>>>>>>>>>> Blessings! Maria Joe and loving guide Karly. >>>>>>>>>>> Email/ I Message: &fb bubbygirl1...@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>> twitter: bubbygirl >>>>>>>>>>> skype: bubbygirl1972 >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> bubbygirl1...@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On 16/06/2013, at 6:57 AM, Maxwell Ivey <maxwelli...@aol.com> >>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Hello; i think your option key may be sticking. because command >>>>>>>>>>>> option >>>>>>>>>>>> l >>>>>>>>>>>> is the key sequence for opening the downloads manager. hope >>>>>>>>>>>> that >>>>>>>>>>>> helps, >>>>>>>>>>>> max >>>>>>>>>>>> On Jun 15, 2013, at 3:33 PM, Rahul Bajaj wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I'm facing 2 weird and frustrating challenges while using >>>>>>>>>>>>> Safari >>>>>>>>>>>>> on >>>>>>>>>>>>> my >>>>>>>>>>>>> Mac. >>>>>>>>>>>>> 1. Sometimes, when I press command-l, instead of being directed >>>>>>>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>>>>> address bar, I am directed to the downloads folder in Safari. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Similarly, >>>>>>>>>>>>> when I press M in Safari, it opens Apple Mail even when I am in >>>>>>>>>>>>> Safari. >>>>>>>>>>>>> This gets automatically fixed when I restart my Mac a couple of >>>>>>>>>>>>> times. >>>>>>>>>>>>> 2. Sometimes, when I use the keyboard to type something, >>>>>>>>>>>>> instead >>>>>>>>>>>>> of >>>>>>>>>>>>> showing the letters that I type, it shows weird symbols like >>>>>>>>>>>>> "Ӵ". >>>>>>>>>>>>> Have I inadvertently enabled or disabled something? >>>>>>>>>>>>> I'm completely baffled. 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