Changing the FilterKeys Settings

Windows 98 includes features designed to work either separately or in combination to address problems related to keyboard sensitivity. These features are grouped together as FilterKeys and are known separately asBounceKeys, SlowKeys, and RepeatKeys.

When FilterKeys is on, the computer ignores brief or repeated keystrokes, or slows the repeat rate.

Use the shortcut

Once you have decided to use FilterKeys, you can elect to use the FilterKeys shortcut to turn this feature on or off.

To use the shortcut

Press the RIGHT SHIFT key for eight seconds.

Use the status indicator

You can choose to be notified when this option is in use by seeing a status icon.

Step	Mouse actions	Keyboard actions
1	On the Start menu: Point to Settings. Click Control Panel.	Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key). Move to Settings by pressing S. Select Control Panel by pressing C.
2	In Control Panel: Double-click Accessibility Options.	If the focus is not on Control Panel, press TAB. Move to Accessibility Options by using the arrow keys. Press ENTER.
3	In the Accessibility Properties dialog box, make sure you are on the Keyboard tab.	In the Accessibility Properties dialog box, make sure you are on the Keyboard tab. If you are not: Move to the Keyboard tab by pressing SHIFT+TAB.
4	On the Keyboard tab: Click the Use FilterKeys check box.	On the Keyboard tab: To select the Use FilterKeys check box, press F.
5	To use the shortcut and access other settings: Click Settings.	To use the shortcut and access other settings: Display Settings by pressing E.
6	In the Settings for FilterKeys dialog box: Click the Use shortcut check box.	In the Settings for FilterKeys dialog box: Select Use shortcut by pressing U.
7	To receive a sound or visual notification: Click the appropriate check box.	To receive a sound or visual notification: Select the appropriate check box by pressing either ALT+B for sound or ALT+H for a visual status.
8	To ignore repeated keystrokes by using the BounceKeys: Click the Ignore repeated keystrokes check box.	To ignore repeated keystrokes by using the BounceKeys: Choose Ignore repeated keystrokes by pressing ALT+O.
9	To control which repeated keystrokes to ignore: Click Settings.	To control which repeated keystrokes to ignore: Select Settings by pressing ALT+S.
10	In the Advanced Settings for FilterKeys dialog box: Move the slider to adjust the timing. You can test the timing rate by clicking Testing area and then typing in the space provided.	In the Advanced Settings for FilterKeys dialog box: Use the arrow keys to adjust the timing. You can test the timing rate by pressing T and then typing in the space provided.
11	Click OK.	Press ENTER.

Screen shot of the Settings for FilterKeys dialog box

Settings for FilterKeys: Ignore quick keystrokes and slow down the repeat rate

Screen shot of the Advanced Settings for FilterKeys dialog box

Advanced Settings for FilterKeys: Adjusting the timing for RepeatKeys and SlowKeys

Step	Mouse actions	Keyboard actions
9	To ignore brief keystrokes or slow the repeat rate with RepeatKeys and SlowKeys: Click the Ignore quick keystrokes and slow down the repeat rate check box.	To ignore brief keystrokes or slow the repeat rate with RepeatKeys and SlowKeys: Select Ignore quick keystrokes and slow down the repeat rate by pressing ALT+N.
10	To control the repeat rate: Click Settings.	To control the repeat rate: Press ALT+E.
11	In the Advanced Settings for FilterKeys dialog box: Click your desired options. Adjust the timing using the sliders. You can test the timing rate by clicking Testing area and then typing in the space provided.	In the Advanced Settings for FilterKeys dialog box: Select your desired options by pressing the underlined letter. Use the arrow keys to adjust timing. You can test the timing rate by pressing T and then typing in the space provided.
12	Click OK, then click OK again.	Press ENTER, then press ENTER again.

The status icon is a stop watch.

You can also choose to hear a sound when this feature is in use.

Settings for FilterKeys: Ignore repeated keystrokes

Advanced Settings for FilterKeys: Adjusting the timing

Notification

You can select sound and visual notification when using FilterKeys.