Not Forum related but...

Leroy Riggs · Post by **Leroy Riggs** » 27 Mar 2007 9:21 am

....is there a way to reprogram the F-keys? I would be interested in reprogramming them with textual and numerical information that I am required to type regularly such as my email address, passwords, etc. I have searched my large XP manual to no avail.

If not, is a different solution?

Wiz Feinberg · Post by **Wiz Feinberg** » 27 Mar 2007 10:50 am

Upon a short search I found that some Logitech keyboards have programmable F keys, using the software that ships with them. You can visit the Logitech website and read the specifications for their various keyboards to see which one fits your requirements.

Leroy Riggs · Post by **Leroy Riggs** » 27 Mar 2007 11:49 am

Thanks, I didn't realize that it might be manufacturer-specific.

Wiz Feinberg · Post by **Wiz Feinberg** » 27 Mar 2007 1:50 pm

Leroy Riggs wrote:Thanks, I didn't realize that it might be manufacturer-specific.

That is correct. Keyboard keys are preset to issue specific ANSI codes for each position or shift/position. It requires custom written software to alter those codes for custom uses. I think you will be able to reprogram the Logitech F keys as you wanted to do, but only if you install the keyboard configuration driver and application. Otherwise, the keyboard will only issue standard ANSI codes.

Wiz Feinberg · Post by **Wiz Feinberg** » 27 Mar 2007 2:00 pm

BTW: Your post was not off topic. Your questions on this section of the SGF need only relate to computers, online security, or software issues. There is no requirement for them to be steel guitar or music specific, although many are.

Leroy Riggs · Post by **Leroy Riggs** » 27 Mar 2007 3:22 pm

Thanks Wiz. I probably won't go with the Logitech keyboard because of my prior experience with the Logitech wireless mouse (junk). But I appreciate your reply.

Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 27 Mar 2007 5:45 pm

Leroy, I've had several Logitech keyboards before and the ability to assign tasks to keys was great. I had pretty good luck with them. Don't know about the wireless mouse though.

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 4 Apr 2007 6:55 am

Leroy,
I have been using a Logitec wireless/optical mouse and keyboard for almost 2 years now and haven't had a lick of trouble with either one. The worst thing I can say for the mouse is that it goes through batteries at a fair rate.