ok so i bought this keyboard for my macbook pro and some of the main keys like shift alt ect. don't work any help thanks
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I bought this for my daughter she uses it for a desktop. Hers works fine on that.
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Yeah the modifiers dont work on mac :( no clue how to get it to read the keys properly
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Hope you find this article helpful. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4740340?start=0&tstart=0 Keyboard does not come with key. You have to press n and select either or &#324;. Regards
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Yes. To use this keyboard on your Mac Open "System Preferences" . Click on the keyboard icon. When menu appears, in the lower left corner click on "Change Keyboard Type" then follow instructions. This keyboard works fine with a Mac.
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My keyboard works. I initially had some difficulty until I figured out some minor steps that weren't noted in the directions. I'm not that tech savvy, so I'm not ssure if this helps. Sorry
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I just tried pairing it with my powerbook Mac laptop. I am running I think one of the latest versions of OSX.When trying to pair it, It said it could not identify Keyboard. then it ask me to press the button to the right and left of the shift keys. When I pressed the botton to the left of the shift key(up arrow) nothing happened. So I pressed the (/) key instead and the keyboard was now paired. I thought this meant that it would not be paired correctly but I tried most of the buttons on the keyboard and it works fine. So yes it works with the laptop just not as smoothly as one might hope for. Yet I have not detected any problems. I just tried pairing it with my powerbook Mac laptop. I am running I think one of the latest versions of OSX.When trying to pair it, It said it could not identify Keyboard. then it ask me to press the button to the right and left of the shift keys. When I pressed the botton to the left of the shift key(up arrow) nothing happened. So I pressed the (/) key instead and the keyboard was now paired. I thought this meant that it would not be paired correctly but I tried most of the buttons on the keyboard and it works fine. So yes it works with the laptop just not as smoothly as one... » Read More I just tried pairing it with my powerbook Mac laptop. I am running I think one of the latest versions of OSX.When trying to pair it, It said it could not identify Keyboard. then it ask me to press the button to the right and left of the shift keys. When I pressed the botton to the left of the shift key(up arrow) nothing happened. So I pressed the (/) key instead and the keyboard was now paired. I thought this meant that it would not be paired correctly but I tried most of the buttons on the keyboard and it works fine. So yes it works with the laptop just not as smoothly as one might hope for. Yet I have not detected any problems. « Show Less
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I own this keyboard, a PC and a Mac. It is NOT compatible with the Mac. I find it fascinating that a Mac user is looking into a hardcore gaming keyboard because it was unfathomable 10 years ago.
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Not sure about MacBook Pro. Mine is a MacBook Air and the function keys don't match. I ended up giving this keyboard cover away to someone else because it caused so many type-o's! Kind of tough to get accustomed to pushing the keys harder than normal.
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I don't think that this keyboard will work with a mac.You should also really check steel series website on legacy products for that info an any other info for this keyboard.
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Sorry haven't encountered that problem yet. I have used this keyboard for a while and havent encounted that problem yet. I didnt find any directions that may have answered that question either. I'll do some research and get back to you.
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i am like you with this problem. my keyboard synch for about a month and worked good. after that time period, i haven't to synch or type with it. there must be a design problem with this keyboard. sorry you purchase it.
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It has worked well on OSX for me. I suggest reassigning the modifier keys in OSX to better suit this windows-style keyboard.
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Mine works great. What keys do not work? If you are trying to use the 2nd blue functions on the keyboard you need to push the blue fn button first. If this isn't the problem then I suggest contacting the manufacturer. You may have gotten a defective one.
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Although my keyboard worked perfect from the start,sounds like yours is defective. I would return it if i were you. Sorry you had a bad experience.
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Go (on your mac) to System Preferences...Keyboard and unchecking the box named "Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys"
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I, like Sandy, am using this keyboard on essentially the same machine. I just plugged it in, and everything worked fine. All buttons seemed to be already configured (email, calculator, etc). It was truly "plug and play".I would suspect a faulty keyboard. Do you possibly have another computer to try it on, or perhaps a friend or neighbor who would let you try it out on their computer? Just a thought...Good luck!
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Just got one, can confirm it works with my Macbook 15" Mid 2012. I use a USB hub, didn't work at first in it, plugged it directly in and it showed the keyboard setup. Now it's up and running!
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I would check to see if the software installed, change your USB port, and if none of that works the keyboard may be defective. Usually it is a software conflict. I wish you the best of luck.