Macbook Pro Windows Keyboard

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  1. Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad features an extended layout, with document navigation controls for quick scrolling and full-size arrow keys for gaming. A scissor mechanism beneath each key allows for increased stability, while optimized key travel and a low profile provide a comfortable and precise typing experience.
  2. The keyboard appears as the Apple Keyboard in the device manager. The trackpad and everything works fine as well. I checked the Language settings and it is set to United States (English). Is there anything else I can try to get the keyboard working? Windows 7 64bit (not SP1, yet) MacBook Pro 13 inch 2010; 8 GB RAM.
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  2. Macbook Pro Windows Keyboard

Use Boot Camp to setup Keyboard & Trackpad in Windows 10 on Mac. Although, Windows 10 can detect the Keyboard layout of your MacBook, yet, you may not be able to use the Function keys (F1-F12. You can use just about any keyboard with your iMac, Macbook, or Mac Mini. While Apple does have its very own branded keyboards, both wired and wireless, it doesn't restrict you to using them. If you don't own an Apple keyboard, or you're stuck using a generic one that's meant for a Windows PC, it will work just as well.

Boot Camp Control Panel User Guide

In Windows on an Intel-based Mac, you can adjust the keyboard backlighting. The keyboards on some Mac notebook computers provide backlighting, so that the keys are visible in low light conditions. If keyboard backlighting is on, the keys light up automatically whenever the ambient light is low.

Automatically adjust keyboard backlighting

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  1. In Windows on your Mac, click in the right side of the taskbar, click the Boot Camp icon , then choose Boot Camp Control Panel.

  2. If a User Account Control dialog appears, click Yes.

  3. Click Keyboard.

  4. Do any of the following:

    • Automatically turn off keyboard backlighting after a period of inactivity: Drag the 'Turn off keyboard backlight when computer is not used for' slider to the desired setting.

    • Automatically change keyboard brightness in low light: Select the 'Adjust keyboard brightness in low light' checkbox.

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Macbook Pro Windows Keyboard

Manually adjust keyboard backlighting

In Windows on your Mac, do any of the following:

  • Adjust keyboard backlighting: Press the increase keyboard brightness key or the decrease keyboard brightness key .

  • Turn keyboard backlighting off: Press the decrease keyboard brightness key until the keyboard is no longer lighted.

  • Turn keyboard backlighting on: Press the increase keyboard brightness key until the keyboard is bright enough for your needs.

  • Use function keys to adjust keyboard backlighting: Press the F5 key to decrease keyboard backlighting, or press the F6 key to increase keyboard backlighting. You may need to press and hold the Fn key as you press the F5 or F6 key.

If the keys don't adjust the backlighting, make sure you have the latest Windows support software installed. See the Apple Support article Download and install Windows support software on your Mac.

See alsoGet started with Boot Camp Control Panel on MacUse function keys on a Mac keyboard in Windows with Boot CampTroubleshoot Boot Camp Control Panel problems on Mac




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