How to assign dedicated "Eject" key in NON Mac Keyboard

[YahonMaizosz]

I have my 17" Unibody MacBook Pro connected to my 30" display and would like to have its lid closed while working..

However, I realized that the "Eject" key is missing in my Logitech G15 keyboard. Is there someway to map out a dedicated "Eject" key in one of the many keys in Logitech G15??

 

[AppleNewton]

have you tried F12?

 

[YahonMaizosz]

have you tried F12?

I did.. I know that pressing F12 for about 2 seconds is the same as "Eject" button.. But, what I want is to assign a Dedicated Eject button in one of the Logitech G15 keys...

 

[MBAir]

I have my 17" Unibody MacBook Pro connected to my 30" display and would like to have its lid closed while working..

However, I realized that the "Eject" key is missing in my Logitech G15 keyboard. Is there someway to map out a dedicated "Eject" key in one of the many keys in Logitech G15??

Dunno mate, sorry.

Off topic, is yours glossy or matte? Just curious, am about to order a matte one.

 

[gr8tfly]

CMD-E

(the Windows key should map to the CMD)

edit: sorry - missed you wanted a dedicated key...

 

[YahonMaizosz]

Dunno mate, sorry.

Off topic, is yours glossy or matte? Just curious, am about to order a matte one.

Glossy.. I don't like the matte since it does not blend well with the "Black" keyboard...

 

[YahonMaizosz]

CMD-E

(the Windows key should map to the CMD)

edit: sorry - missed you wanted a dedicated key...

Tried it but it doesn't work... Only holding F12 for 2 seconds work... I wonder why there isn't an option to map out "Eject" button in the Keyboard control panel..

 

[gr8tfly]

Tried it but it doesn't work... Only holding F12 for 2 seconds work... I wonder why there isn't an option to map out "Eject" button in the Keyboard control panel..

Hummm - you're right. Haven't tried cmd-e in a looooong time (like early 90's ), I was just looking for an alternate for non-mac keyboard. It could be something unique to portables, though (I'm on a 17" UB, myself, at the moment.). I also have a desktop - but, I'm not sure if I have a PC USB keyboard around. It would be an interesting thing to try sometime.

edit: Well, cmd-e DOES work after all - in iTunes.

 

[SebZen]

Just a warning: The MBPs don't work with their lids closed. They go into sleep mode and you can't turn it off.

There is however a program called InsomiaX but I haven't used it because there is a warning when you install it (by the author) saying it's not supposed by Apple and the heat generated by having the lid closed may damage the computer.

I rather be safe than sorry with a $2000 laptop

 

[AppleNewton]

Just a warning: The MBPs don't work with their lids closed. They go into sleep mode and you can't turn it off.

There is however a program called InsomiaX but I haven't used it because there is a warning when you install it (by the author) saying it's not supposed by Apple and the heat generated by having the lid closed may damage the computer.

I rather be safe than sorry with a $2000 laptop

partially true.
1- turn themachine on then immediately close the lid.
2- close the lid and use an external mouse/keyboard to wake the computer

i have my lid open to dissipate heat while using an external monitor and the MBP Display is not on at all.


OP: the only other thing I can suggest perhaps is Universal Access by adding a new command to a set or specific key itself.

 

[YahonMaizosz]

partially true.
1- turn themachine on then immediately close the lid.
2- close the lid and use an external mouse/keyboard to wake the computer

i have my lid open to dissipate heat while using an external monitor and the MBP Display is not on at all.


OP: the only other thing I can suggest perhaps is Universal Access by adding a new command to a set or specific key itself.

How do you add a new command??

 

[AppleNewton]

How do you add a new command??

Im not sure if it will work entirely, but you can try since I dont have a non-apple keyboard.

System Preferences > Keyboard & Mouse > Keyboard Shortcuts tab


I came across it i believe from the Apple Discussions site that say some say it works for them.