Mac OS X: Startup key combination from paired Bluetooth keyboard may not work on a PowerPC-based Mac

Issue or symptom

Some startup key combinations, such as holding the C key during start up to start from a bootable disc or holding T to start in FireWire Target Disk mode, may not work on some Power-PC based Macs that uses a paired Bluetooth keyboard.

Solution

Use a USB keyboard (or built-in keyboard if your Mac has one) to perform the desired startup keyboard combination.

Published Date: Feb 20, 2012