Hi, The reason that certain Bluetooth keyboards probably won’t work is that the first Login screen that appears is not the real Login screen. When File Vault is enabled, you are actually logging in via firmware well before your HD or SSD is engaged. At this level, the software for non-Apple keyboards has not been loaded into the system, thus, not usable. So, as Cheryl mentioned, if you use a third party Bluetooth keyboard, you’ll need either a USB or Apple Bluetooth keyboard available at time of login.
Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada > On Jan 18, 2015, at 17:59, Eugenia Firth <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hello there > I was told that FileVault is for people that need super security. If that's > what you need, then great. However, it got me into trouble because that's not > what I need.this happened when I let my power go down to four, and FileVault > wanted my password and I didn't know what was going on. I thought I was never > going to get back into my computer. I was told that under certain conditions > it can make your files in accessible with if you have FileVault. > > Gigi > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 18, 2015, at 5:11 PM, Agent086b <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Don’t think I will have a problem using my Apple bluetooth keyboard. >> Max >> >>> On 19 Jan 2015, at 9:43 am, Cheryl Homiak <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> The last time I tried this, I discovered that some bluetooth keyboards >>> apparently are not compatible with file vault. You might wantt to try to >>> determine if you r keyboard works or have a usb one handy. >>> >>> -- >>> Cheryl >>> >>> I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf. >>> I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper >>> thrown in the trash! >>> Then God gave me a new heart and life: >>> His joy for my despairing tears! >>> And now, every day: >>> "This I call to mind, >>> and therefore I have hope: >>> The steadfast love of the Lord >>> never ceases; >>> his mercies never come to an end; >>> they are new every morning; >>> great is your faithfulness." >>> (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV) >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Jan 18, 2015, at 4:35 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Why would one want to lock the drive? I mean, why does one need to do that? >>> Is it so that if someone tries to take your Mac for instance they can't >>> access the information? >>> >>> Could I unlock it with a trusted key? I have one of those, as I recently >>> did this when I have verified my Apple ID. >>> >>>> On 18 Jan 2015, at 9:38 pm, Joseph <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello, >>>> FileVault locks your Hard Drive. When you set it up, you need to decide if >>>> you want to use your iCloud info to unlock it, or use the automatically >>>> generated recovery key. This key is necessary if you ever need to unlock >>>> your drive and you’ve forgotten your credentials for opening the drive. >>>> You can also choose to let your Apple ID provide you with the unlock code. >>>> If you do this, you need to answer several questions that are stored >>>> within Apple. >>>> Remember that if you do choose to use FileVault and you have misplaced or >>>> forgotten any info for unlocking the drive, if you didn’t use either your >>>> iCloud info or your apple id you will not be able to get back into the >>>> drive. >>>> I suppose that if you have any doubts, you probably shouldn’t use >>>> FileVault. >>>> JMO. >>>> >>>>> On Jan 18, 2015, at 1:18 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I was going to use FileVault, but I thought it was complicated to setup. >>>>> I didn't understand what it wanted. >>>>> >>>>> If anyone can explain what it needs, please let me know. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On 18 Jan 2015, at 8:30 pm, Joseph <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hello, >>>>>> Personally, I recommend using FileVault. I’m not aware of any reasons >>>>>> not to use file vault. >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jan 18, 2015, at 12:26 PM, Agent086b <[email protected]> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hello all, >>>>>>> are there any disadvantages in using File Volt? After learning >>>>>>> yesterday that it is easy for anybody to re-set my Mac password I am >>>>>>> now thinking I should use File Volt. >>>>>>> Thanks as always for any great advice. >>>>>>> Max >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>>> email to [email protected]. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to [email protected]. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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