Target Display toggle only works with Apple Bluetooth Keyboard?

[kylera]

So I just got a new MBA, and I also ordered a Thunderbolt cable. I tried to toggle Target Display Mode with my Microsoft wireless keyboard, but it wouldn't work.

So just as a hunch, I whipped out my Bluetooth keyboard that came with the iMac, and lo and behold, THAT one works.

Anyone have any ideas as to why this may be the case?

 

[philipma1957]

Is this a serious question? If it is the answer is the microsoft keyboard is not supported. If you had a plug in usb microsoft keyboard it may have worked. but wireless is a no go.

 

[kylera]

Is this a serious question? If it is the answer is the microsoft keyboard is not supported. If you had a plug in usb microsoft keyboard it may have worked. but wireless is a no go.

Sorry if I gave the implication that I wasn't serious. But yeah, that's something worth keeping in mind when I buy a new keyboard in the future.

 

[philipma1957]

its okay. basically apple's bluetooth is a bit restricted. but apple will let you use a usb keyboard most of the time it will ask a few questions about the

(pc type) usb keyboard and then it lets you use it.