Hi, There is a key re-mapping app that folks have previously discussed on this list. It had to do with mapping the VO keys to the Caps-Lock key. I can't specifically recall what the app was and I haven't used it at all myself but the folks on this list who use it sounded like it could do this sort of thing for you.
Sorry, I can't be more specific. TLater... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On 2013-07-13, at 7:51 AM, Rahul Bajaj <rahul.bajaj1...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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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