Questions & Answers for Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - English (USA)
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - English (USA)
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Are Apple keyboards, with only a delete key, less efficient in making deletions than conventional keyboards with both a backspace and a delete key?
I have been using a Windows desktop at home and my office. Although I have never had a laptop, I have been planning to buy an Apple laptop for use when I travel. However, I recently used an Apple and found its keyboard, in one particular way, to be inferior to the standard keyboards that I have been accustomed to using. Do you agree?
A conventional keyboard has two keys to make deletions. The backspace key deletes characters to the left of the cursor. The delete key deletes characters to the right of the cursor. In contrast, the Apple keyboard has only one key to make deletions. It is the delete key and it deletes characters to the left of the cursor. It appears that if I want to delete characters to the right of the cursor, there is no way to do that directly and simply. Am I correct about that? I must either use a second key or I must first highlight the text and then delete it.
Using a non-Apple conventional keyboard, it is also possible to delete an entire word and one adjacent space in only two strokes by using a combination of the control key and the delete key. The same can be done in the other direction using the control key and the backspace key. How would these two types of deletion most efficiently be done with an Apple keyboard?
The reality seems to be that two keys to delete can operate more efficiently, in more directions, than only one (Apple). Do you agree that the Apple keyboard is less efficient in making deletions than the conventional keyboard when using Word software? What is the best way to get around that inefficiency in a MacBookPro? If there is no way around it, should this discourage me from getting an Apple since I do lots of word processing and deletions?
Does the Apple keyboard have any advantages over the conventional keyboard that I should be aware of?- Asked by Robert J from Granger
- Feb 29, 2012
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The short answer is yes, but as with any other kind of switch, it takes a little getting used to.
As we may already know, the Apple-style delete removes characters backwards, akin to PC's backspace. However, if you hold down the fn key on an Apple keyboard while you press the delete key, it removes characters forward, akin to the PC delete that we all know.
I'm not sure if an Apple keyboard implements a PC keyboard's Insert, but then again to me it really doesn't matter, since I never use that key anyway.
Other useful PC-to-Apple keyboard translations:
Home on PC => fn + left arrow on Apple
End on PC => fn + right arrow on Apple
Page Up on PC => fn + up arrow on Apple
Page Down on PC => fn + down arrow on Apple
Windows Key on PC => Cmd Key on Apple (in Windows only)
Naturally, all of these keystrokes on the Apple keyboard can be combined with Shift, Ctrl/Cmd, and/or Alt as necessary, so for example, Ctrl+Alt+Del on PC would translate to Ctrl+Alt+fn+Del to get the same effect using an Apple keyboard.
I have not yet found a translation on an Apple keyboard for PC keyboard's Print Screen key, which is useful for capturing screenshots quickly. Does anyone here know how to send such a code with an Apple keyboard, assuming it can actually do that?- Answered by George H from Dayton
- Sep 6, 2012
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Can i use a USB receiver for a wireless mouse via the keyboard ports?
- Asked by Joel A from Murfreesboro
- May 8, 2013
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Can I use this keyboard on mac G5 w/o bluetooth
- Asked by Steven B from New Hartford
- Apr 18, 2013
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No.
The smaller version without the numeric keypad is available in both wired and wireless versions. This keyboard (with numeric keypad) is only available in wired.- Answered by Ben S from Canterbury
- Oct 7, 2009
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How can I order a Norwegian keyboard
I would like to order a Norwegian wired numeric keyboard. How can I do that? I only see the option for a US one..
Thanks!- Asked by Jenah J from Lacey
- Apr 20, 2013
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Yes, you can
1) Go to Start Menu and select "Devices & Printers" option.
2) Press the power button on your wireless keyboard.
3) Into opened window at upper left side click on "Add a device".
4) The keyboard will appear as an icon, when it appears select it and click "Next"
5) Windows generates an 6 digit code to pair your kb, type this and press "Enter" key.
6) Now it works in Windows 7.- Answered by Russell C from Columbia
- Jun 4, 2012
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is keyboard usb connectors identical to those on back of iMac
- Asked by Dr Robert H from Park City
- Apr 6, 2013
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Can I use the mb110ll/b on my ipad2?
- Asked by Verlinda L from Calgary
- Oct 1, 2012
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what is the connection for on the right side of the large keyboard?
- Asked by Derek S from Frisco
- Feb 26, 2013
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There are two USB ports on the right & left sides.
- Answered by Charles E from Evans
- Mar 1, 2013
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Where is number lock on this keyboard?
- Asked by Mary O from Pasadena
- Mar 3, 2010
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I just found out the "CLEAR" button above the number pad acts as NUM LOCK for the keyboard. I'm using this keyboard on a PC (at work).
- Answered by Christophe M from Lansdowne
- Mar 5, 2010
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does the apple keyboard work with apple TV?
- Asked by Albert N from Warren
- Feb 9, 2013
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The Apple Bluetooth Keyboard will work with the latest firmware update to the Apple TV.
- Answered by Curtis C from State College
- Feb 14, 2013
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USB 3.0
If I plug this keyboard into a USB 3.0 port on my Mac Mini, will the keyboard's USB ports then support USB 3.0 peripherals (e.g., a powered external hard drive)? (An employee at an Apple store said Yes, but she seemed uncertain.)
- Asked by David C from Menlo Park
- Dec 20, 2012
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I suspect the Apple Store employee may be incorrect.
Per product description, the Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad features an extended layout; an elegant, ultrathin anodized aluminum enclosure; low-profile keys; and two USB 2.0 ports.
I don't see how a USB 2.0 port can serve as a USB 3.0 connection between the Mac Mini and the external device.
Use your favorite search engine regarding: apple keyboard usb 3 connection. You will see some recent discussions on this topic.- Answered by Michael Y from Edmond
- Dec 22, 2012
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KEYBOARD SOFTWARE UPDATE?
I just upgraded the software on my old Macbook Pro to Snow Leopard bc I bought an external USB keyboard (mac, with numerical keypad), and I was told that it needed 10.6.8 to work.
However, when I type on it, it does not type letters... but symbols.
HELP!
Not sure if I need to do a keyboard software update... and if so, where to get such a thing.
Thank you!- Asked by Aarti S from Los Angeles
- Mar 6, 2013
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Can I use this keyboard on a pc desktop??
- Asked by Jane W from Melbourne
- Oct 1, 2009
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Yes, it will, but the funcation keys wont do anything (volume up/down) to fix this use a snowlepord CD and install the drivers onto a PC
- Answered by Alberto F from Scarsdale
- Oct 22, 2009
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Is there an Italian language version of any Mac keyboards available in the US? If so, which ones and how do I go about getting on in the US.
- Asked by Kenneth B from New York
- Feb 18, 2013
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wireless numeric keypad
we would like to replace our original keyboard that came with our 2007 iMac - wireless with numeric pad. i've found your wireless board but it doesn't have the numeric pad and i don't want the wired version with the pad. do u still carry these in some obscure place? i've been searching for an hour!
- Asked by Kelly R from Houston
- May 24, 2010
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The keyboard with the numeric pad is only available wired. It does come with an extension cable that doubles the length of the standard cord.
The cord is really low-profile and not really a problem.- Answered by Michele G from O Fallon
- Jul 6, 2010
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What is this keyboard's dimensions?
- Asked by Tyler C from Tionesta
- Oct 12, 2009
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Width: 16-15/16"
Depth: 4-1/2"
Height at back: 5/8" (11/16" including non-skid pad)- Answered by Lloyd S from Miami Shores
- Oct 20, 2009
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Can I use my wireless mouse with the Apple keyboard with the numeric keypad?
When I purchased my Apple Mac I upgraded to a wireless keyboard and mouse.
I have subsequently invested in the Apple keyboard with the numeric keypad which is non-wireless.
Obviously I wish to avoid expense of having to purchase a new mouse if I don't need to and wish to understand whether my wireless mouse is compatible with the newly purchased keyboard.- Asked by David S from Epsom
- Oct 2, 2009
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The Apple Mighty mouse and wireless keyboard are separate and function individually. You can swap over your wireless keyboard to the cabled one without affecting the mouse.
- Answered by Peter S from Gold Coast
- Oct 3, 2009
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Difference between MB110LL/A and MB110LL/B in the wired keyboard?
Part numbers have changed, but is there any other difference?
- Asked by Janis M from Boise
- Aug 18, 2011
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According to other sources I've read...
MB110LL/A: Leopard/Snow Leopard keyboard.
MB110LL/B: Lion keyboard.
* F3 & F4 keys are silk screened with different icons to represent Lion's functionality.
Looking at the boxes personally...
The MB110LL/A box requirements state:
Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later.
The MB110LL/B box requirements state:
Mac OS X v10.6.8 or later.- Answered by Barry C from Sudbury
- Aug 24, 2011
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