My world for a F12 key!

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by sapper17, Nov 1, 2007.

  1. sapper17

    sapper17 Junior Member

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    The possible solution for F12 problem can be found here.
    Stacey M


    Since leopard upgrade everything works fine, but no F12 key. All other Function keys work fine. Help. Yes I have the check box checked to use Function keys
     
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  2. Stacey M

    Stacey M Parallels Team

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    Hello,

    could you please tell me what type of Mac do you use?
    Did you try to push Apple+F12?

    Best regards,
    Stacey
     
  3. sapper17

    sapper17 Junior Member

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    I am using a macbook pro, with apple keyboard. Apple +F12 does not work either. Other Function keys work fine.
     
  4. Stacey M

    Stacey M Parallels Team

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    Try to use Fn+F12.

    Best regards,
    Stacey
     
  5. sapper17

    sapper17 Junior Member

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    Since the keyboard layout in system prefrences has been changed, all pressing the Fn +F12 will do is increase or decrease sound level.
     
  6. MarkHolbrook

    MarkHolbrook Pro

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    I tried every key combination I could think of and gave up. F12 is busted in Leopard + Parallels.
     
  7. Stacey M

    Stacey M Parallels Team

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    Hello,

    you can use Actions -> Send Key -> F12 in menu.
    Also try to check the settings for your Keyboard in Mac OS.
    1. Go to the Apple System menu -> System Preferences -> Keyboard & Mouse in the Hardware section.
    2. In the Keyboard&Mouse window, select Keyboard tab and check option Use F1-F12 keys to control software features.

    Best regards,
    Stacey
     
  8. Marc Vos

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  9. Archy

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    Yes. This issue exists only on Leopard. We'll investigate it and fix or find some workaround for you.
     
  10. biglar

    biglar Pro

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    FYI, my F12 key pulls up Dashboard as it has always done.

    Using Leopard with latest Parallels beta on an IMAC with 2gb memory.

    I noticed that Apple has published some bug fixes to Leopard with the new aluminum IMACS and Pros. Maybe that will help if you have one of those??
     
  11. Keimling

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    A little suggestion for everyone with the F12-Problem. I've found a workaround, because my Parallels (5540 in Leo) resulted a "scroll lock"-keycode instead of the hitted F12:

    Use the shortcut-overwriting of OSX (System Preferences / Keyboard & Mouse / Keyboard Shortcuts). Press "+" and choose as application Parallels Desktop (via "Other"). Fill "F12" in the "Menu Title" field and press as shortcut... *tada*... F12.
    This uses the menu-entry "Send Keys / F12" and works.

    Oh, and if F12 opens your Dashboard, so change it in the same System Preference-Pane above.

    But pleaaase, developers: Add a better configuration pane for Parallels key behaviour.

    Thanks for your attention, have a nice day.
     
    Last edited: Nov 7, 2007
  12. MarkHolbrook

    MarkHolbrook Pro

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    Made my day! Thanks!
     
  13. sapper17

    sapper17 Junior Member

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    Thank You!

    Thank you so much, works perfectly
     
  14. sapper17

    sapper17 Junior Member

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    Since 10.5.1 update I lost my keyboard shortcuts
     
  15. Stacey M

    Stacey M Parallels Team

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    Hello,

    could you please specify what shortcuts did you lost?

    Best regards,
    Stacey
     
  16. Roberto Scarpellini

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    No patch released till now for this bug?
    I can't believe it!
     
  17. Flagg

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    Roberto Scarpellini,

    What version and build of Parallels Desktop are you using?
     
  18. Roberto Scarpellini

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    3.0 Build 5626, on MacBook Pro
     

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