Startup Options with Bluetooth Keyboard

[seanf]

I've read conflicting reports regarding specifying startup options (e.g. holding the command key whilst booting) using the Apple bluetooth keyboard. This does not work for me and I always have to use a USB keyboard, but I have seen people say it does work with 10.4.something onwards.

Can anyone confirm if this is possible? I have a Mac Pro if that makes any difference.

Sean

 

[NATO]

Does your Mac Pro have built-in Bluetooth? If so, an Apple Wireless Keyboard should work when booting the system, however I have yet to actually try this myself. A USB bluetooth adapter won't work as it isn't initialised until much later in the boot process.

 

[seanf]

Does your Mac Pro have built-in Bluetooth? If so, an Apple Wireless Keyboard should work ...

It does, but the Apple Wireless keyboard doesn't work until I'm well past the boot options stage.

Sean

 

[xUKHCx]

With my iMac G5 i could do all the boot options. One annoying point was i could get it into single user mode but then couldnt do anything when i was there.

 

[MacBoobsPro]

With my iMac G5 i could do all the boot options. One annoying point was i could get it into single user mode but then couldnt do anything when i was there.

Doesnt Sinle User mode block certain drivers? That might be why!