PC Keyboard Help Desk - General Keyboard Information

USB Connected Classic or Ultra Classic functionality on Apple OS X products

The USB version of our Classic and Ultra Classic will function just fine on an Apple OS X based products. But there will be a few keys that will require some explanation about how they function. The f...

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Shipping to Brazil

We discontinued shipping to Brazil because a few of our past customers refused to pay the import customs duties. Unicomp then had to pay the duties and also pay to have the product returned. The Brazi...

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Locking the top row of keys as F1-F12 on SpaceSaver M

Note that when you depress the Function key on you SpaceSaver M, the Fcn LED is illuminated. If you hold the Shift key down and simultaneously depress the Function key, the Function LED wi...

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Setup instructions for the SpaceSaver M

Setup Instructions for the Unicomp SpaceSaver M Your SpaceSaver M merges the Unicomp Buckling Spring Keyboard technology with some of the features of Apple keyboards and OS X. The most apparent...

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Comparison of SpaceSaver M key function on OS X, Windows and Linux

The spreadsheet output shows how the SpaceSaver M keyboard keys function on various operating systems. Note the top row of keys on the SpaceSaver M is dual function. The media functions ar...

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New and Old 101 key membranes

The IBM keyboard was made two different ways. The older version used a separate flex circuit for the LEDs. The newer version integrates the LED circuit into the keyboard membrane. We only stock and se...

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Attaching the controller card to the 10x key frame assembly

The five attached images show the procedure for installing the controller cards into a 104-105 key frame assembly: Image 1; The first image shows all of the components needed to install the card. Be...

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Removal and insertion of a single key

Try removing the "problem" key and re-inserting it. To remove, place a small screwdriver under the front edge of the key and pry upward lightly. Be careful not to flip the key across the room when it ...

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Removal and insertion of the spacebar

It's not uncommon for the spacebar to become dislodged during shipping or following a drop or some other mechanical shock. You can remove the spacebar with a small screwdriver. Simply insert the screw...

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Double coding or key bounce