Apple USB Keyboard
The Apple USB Keyboard and Mouse introduced with the original iMac were Apple's first USB devices. The USB Keyboard provides the functionality of past keyboards, while keeping pace with and following USB standards. Two USB sockets are located on each side of the upper half of the keyboard. These sockets allow the connection of other USB devices. Note: Any USB device connected to the Apple USB Keyboard must be either a self-powered device (a USB device with its own AC power supply), or a low-power device (a device that does not need a large amount of voltage to operate).
The Apple USB Keyboard has a soft power on/off button on the upper right half of the keyboard. Unlike the iMac Power On/Off button, the Apple USB Keyboard power on/off button does NOT light up when the iMac is powered on.
Apple USB Mouse
The Apple USB Mouse offers a radical new design. Unlike older Apple mice, the iMac mouse is a USB device. Physically, the Apple USB mouse is round, smaller than previous Apple mice, and sleek with a lower profile. The mouse ball is two-toned in color and heavier in weight.
The Apple iMac USB Mouse can be hot plugged into:
- USB ports on the Apple USB Keyboard
- USB ports on the iMac
- Any available Type A socket on other USB devices
Locking the Apple USB Mouse
To prevent the Apple USB Mouse ball from being removed, you can lock the mouse as described below:
1. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole on the inner plastic ring.
2. Press down on the paper clip and turn the ring clockwise until it stops and clicks into position (usually at a slight angle to the rest of the mouse).
3. The mouse ring is locked when the ring clicks into a position at a slight angle to the rest of the mouse.
4. To unlock the mouse, reverse the process.