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The ISO and JIS versions sold under other part numbers are not covered.","layouts":"Only the US English SKU MJLY4LL/A (earlier MXCK3LL/A) is covered."}},{"url":"https://support.apple.com/en-us/102650","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["navigation_cluster"],"notes":{"navigation_cluster":"Mac keyboard shortcuts: Fn-Up Arrow is Page Up, Fn-Down Arrow is Page Down, Fn-Left Arrow is Home and Fn-Right Arrow is End. The photo shows no separate Home, End, Page Up or Page Down keys."}},{"url":"https://support.apple.com/en-us/102439","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["volume_control"],"notes":{"volume_control":"The top row controls media playback and volume by default, and Fn selects the standard function keys. The maker photo shows volume on F10 to F12. No knob or roller."}},{"url":"https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-the-behavior-of-the-modifier-keys-mchlp1011/mac","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["key_remapping"],"notes":{"key_remapping":"macOS Keyboard Shortcuts > Modifier Keys can change what Control, Option, Command and Caps Lock do. This is host-side modifier remapping, not arbitrary onboard remapping."}},{"url":"https://www.apple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.html","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-20","fields":["warranty_years"],"notes":{"warranty_years":"Apple One-Year Limited Warranty for Apple-branded accessories, one year from original retail purchase. The page does not name a market, and the stored price is US. 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It covers the Touch ID models in the same article. Apple's own pages do not name the mechanism."}},{"url":"https://cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/locale/en-gb/magic-keyboard-touch-id-usb-c-ug.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-21","fields":["battery_type","hot_swappable","usb_passthrough"],"notes":{"battery_type":"Apple user guide for the Touch ID USB-C model, Battery section: the lithium-ion battery in your Magic Keyboard should be serviced or recycled by Apple or an authorized service provider.","hot_swappable":"Same Battery section: the keyboard contains no user-serviceable parts and must not be opened or disassembled. The scissor keys are sealed and cannot be swapped.","usb_passthrough":"The guide uses the USB-C port only to pair and to recharge. 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