[X4U] keyboard sound buttons inactive

[Jan Melichar]

On 3 Jan 2007, at 16:51, Linda wrote:

> On 1/3/07 10:36 AM, Jan Melichar wrote:
>
>> For no obvious reason that I see the sound buttons on my keyboard
>> have stopped working (all other functions work normally) I have
>> Apple's old usb Harman Kardon Soundsticks connected but even if I
>> disconnect them the buttons do not work. It's not the world's biggest
>> problem but irritating. Any suggestions would  be welcome.
>
> Hi, Jan --
>
> Does the problem persist if you unplug the keyboard from the  
> computer and
> plug them back in?

Yes

>
> Does the problem persist across reboots of your computer?

Yes
>
> Try a Safe Boot, then reboot normally. Are your functions are  
> restored?

have done no difference

>
> If none of the above, then, what USB port is your keyboard plugged  
> into? If
> you try a different one, does it work? If you're plugged into a  
> hub, is it a
> powered hub?

Originally  via powered hub but makes no difference when plugged  
directly into the computer

>
> What is the brand and model of keyboard you're using?

Standard Apple keyboard

>
> Do you have another computer, even a laptop, that you can test your  
> keyboard
> by plugging into? Do you have another keyboard that you can use to  
> test your
> USB ports by plugging it into your computer?
>

works when plugged into Powerbook


> What kind of computer are you using, and what version of the OS do  
> you have
> installed? Have you applied any updates lately?
>

G5; the very latest


> peace,
> Linda
>

Thanks for taking the time

Ja