The Apple Wireless Keyboard is a wireless keyboard built for Macintosh computers and compatible with iOS devices.[1] It interacts over Bluetooth wireless technology and unlike its wired version, it has no USB connectors or ports. Both generations have low-power features when not in use. It was discontinued on October 13, 2015, and was succeeded by the new Magic Keyboard.
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Second generation Apple Wireless Keyboard (2007) with US English layout
The first generation Apple Wireless Keyboard was released at the Apple Expo on September 16, 2003.[2]
It was based on the updated wired Apple Keyboard (codenamed A1048), and featured white plastic keys housed in a clear plastic shell. Unlike the wired keyboard, there are no USB ports to connect external devices. The bottom of the keyboard features space for four AA batteries and has an on/off switch.
Second generation (A1255) MB167LL/A (3 batteries)
The wireless keyboard matches the Apple Keyboard's slim profile
On August 7, 2007, Apple released a redesigned model of the Apple Wireless Keyboard. Like the wired Apple Keyboard, the new model is thinner than its predecessors and has an aluminum enclosure. Another addition was the new functions added to the function keys, such as media controls and Dashboard control. Unlike the previous version, the Wireless Keyboard now has a layout similar to the MacBook. The power button has been relocated to the right side of the keyboard, and the layout does not include a numeric keypad. This model added accidental caps lock prevention: the key has to be held down for a moment for caps lock to engage. This keyboard required only three AA batteries, one fewer than its predecessor.
Third generation (A1314) MC184LL/A (2 batteries)
German Apple Wireless Keyboards 2nd generation (top) and Apple Magic keyboard (bottom)
In October 2009, a slightly revised third model was released. New model number A1314 replaced the A1255, two years and two months after the initial release. The new model now uses only two AA batteries instead of three originally. Additionally, Mac OS X 10.5.8 is now the minimum OS over the original Mac OS X 10.4.10. This model of keyboard became standard with new generation of iMacs introduced on the same day.
On July 20, 2011, following the release of Mac OS X 10.7/OS X Lion, Apple updated the keyboard slightly, updating the label on the Exposé key to Mission Control and changing the Dashboard key to a Launchpad key.[3]
Languages and layouts
Keyboard layouts with a rectangular Enter key are available in American English and Korean.
Keyboard layouts with L-shaped Enter keys are available in:
Arabic
Belgian
Croatian
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English (International)
English (British)
French
German
Greek
Hebrew
Hungarian
Italian
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Slovak
Slovenian
Spanish
Swedish
Swiss
Turkish F/Q
Boot Camp keyboard mapping in Windows
Due to the missing keys for Windows PCs (such as the PrintScreen Key), Apple has made keyboard mappings.[4]
Windows keyboard
Equivalent
On older Apple keyboards
PrintScreen
Fn + ⇧ Shift + F11
F13
Scroll Lock
Fn + ⇧ Shift + F12
F14
Pause/Break
Fn + Escape
F15
Home
Fn + ←
End
Fn + →
Page Down
Fn + ↓
Page Up
Fn + ↑
Forward Delete
Fn + Delete
Insert
Fn + ↵ Enter
Note. These keyboard mappings will work on a Mac operating under Windows 7 when running Boot Camp, but may not work if the user selects the Boot Camp option of "Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys"
Non-Apple support
Although Apple includes support solely for Macintosh computers, it can also be used on a Microsoft Windows PC providing that a Bluetooth receiver and appropriate Bluetooth stack is installed and properly configured.
The Linux kernel supports Apple Wireless Keyboards via the hid-apple module, which is present in 2.6.x+ kernels.
^"iOS: Apple Wireless Keyboard compatibility" – Overview of Apple wireless keyboards in the context of iOS compatibility
^"Apple Introduces Wireless Keyboard & Mouse". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved 2018-10-15.
^"iOS: Apple Wireless Keyboard compatibility" – Overview of Apple wireless keyboards in the context of iOS compatibility
^Apple.com – Boot Camp: Apple Wireless Keyboard keyboard mapping in Windows
External links
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The Apple Wireless Keyboard is a wireless keyboard built for Macintosh computers and compatible with iOS devices 1 It interacts over Bluetooth wireless technology and unlike its wired version it has no USB connectors or ports Both generations have low power features when not in use It was discontinued on October 13 2015 and was succeeded by the new Magic Keyboard Apple Wireless KeyboardSecond generation Apple Wireless Keyboard 2007 with US English layoutBrandingApple Inc ManufacturerFoxconnProduct familyApple KeyboardKeyswitchesScissor switchKeycapsLaser etched chiclet keyboardInterfaceBluetoothIntroducedSeptember 16 2003 2003 09 16 DiscontinuedOctober 13 2015 2015 10 13 SuccessorMagic KeyboardWebsiteApple com Keyboard Contents 1 History 1 1 First generation A1016 M9270LL A 4 batteries 1 2 Second generation A1255 MB167LL A 3 batteries 1 3 Third generation A1314 MC184LL A 2 batteries 1 4 Fourth generation A1314 MC184LL B chargeable 2 batteries 2 Languages and layouts 3 Boot Camp keyboard mapping in Windows 4 Non Apple support 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory EditFirst generation A1016 M9270LL A 4 batteries Edit Apple Wireless Keyboard A1016 The first generation Apple Wireless Keyboard was released at the Apple Expo on September 16 2003 2 It was based on the updated wired Apple Keyboard codenamed A1048 and featured white plastic keys housed in a clear plastic shell Unlike the wired keyboard there are no USB ports to connect external devices The bottom of the keyboard features space for four AA batteries and has an on off switch Second generation A1255 MB167LL A 3 batteries Edit The wireless keyboard matches the Apple Keyboard s slim profile On August 7 2007 Apple released a redesigned model of the Apple Wireless Keyboard Like the wired Apple Keyboard the new model is thinner than its predecessors and has an aluminum enclosure Another addition was the new functions added to the function keys such as media controls and Dashboard control Unlike the previous version the Wireless Keyboard now has a layout similar to the MacBook The power button has been relocated to the right side of the keyboard and the layout does not include a numeric keypad This model added accidental caps lock prevention the key has to be held down for a moment for caps lock to engage This keyboard required only three AA batteries one fewer than its predecessor Third generation A1314 MC184LL A 2 batteries Edit German Apple Wireless Keyboards 2nd generation top and Apple Magic keyboard bottom In October 2009 a slightly revised third model was released New model number A1314 replaced the A1255 two years and two months after the initial release The new model now uses only two AA batteries instead of three originally Additionally Mac OS X 10 5 8 is now the minimum OS over the original Mac OS X 10 4 10 This model of keyboard became standard with new generation of iMacs introduced on the same day Fourth generation A1314 MC184LL B chargeable 2 batteries Edit On July 20 2011 following the release of Mac OS X 10 7 OS X Lion Apple updated the keyboard slightly updating the label on the Expose key to Mission Control and changing the Dashboard key to a Launchpad key 3 Languages and layouts EditKeyboard layouts with a rectangular Enter key are available in American English and Korean Keyboard layouts with L shaped Enter keys are available in Arabic Belgian Croatian Czech Danish Dutch English International English British French German Greek Hebrew Hungarian Italian Norwegian Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Slovak Slovenian Spanish Swedish Swiss Turkish F QBoot Camp keyboard mapping in Windows EditDue to the missing keys for Windows PCs such as the PrintScreen Key Apple has made keyboard mappings 4 Windows keyboard Equivalent On older Apple keyboardsPrintScreen Fn Shift F11 F13Scroll Lock Fn Shift F12 F14Pause Break Fn Escape F15Home Fn End Fn Page Down Fn Page Up Fn Forward Delete Fn DeleteInsert Fn EnterNote These keyboard mappings will work on a Mac operating under Windows 7 when running Boot Camp but may not work if the user selects the Boot Camp option of Use all F1 F2 etc keys as standard function keys Non Apple support EditAlthough Apple includes support solely for Macintosh computers it can also be used on a Microsoft Windows PC providing that a Bluetooth receiver and appropriate Bluetooth stack is installed and properly configured The Linux kernel supports Apple Wireless Keyboards via the hid apple module which is present in 2 6 x kernels See also EditApple Wireless Mouse Magic Keyboard Mac Apple Keyboard Apple Extended Keyboard Magic TrackpadReferences Edit iOS Apple Wireless Keyboard compatibility Overview of Apple wireless keyboards in the context of iOS compatibility Apple Introduces Wireless Keyboard amp Mouse Apple Newsroom Retrieved 2018 10 15 iOS Apple Wireless Keyboard compatibility Overview of Apple wireless keyboards in the context of iOS compatibility Apple com Boot Camp Apple Wireless Keyboard keyboard mapping in WindowsExternal links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Apple Wireless Keyboard Apple Wireless Keyboard at Apple com archived 2003 10 08 2007 08 08 2009 11 04 2011 07 23 Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1 0 archived 2009 02 12 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Apple Wireless Keyboard amp oldid 1115977799, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
