Toshiba 9100 User Guide

Connecting Other External Devices
Using an external keyboard

Using an external keyboard

If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your
computer. The computer’s PS/2 port supports any PS/2-
compatible keyboard.

NOTE: If you connect a PS/2 keyboard to the computer while
it is in Standby mode, you will not be able to use the
keyboard when you turn the computer on.

CAUTION: When connecting any PS/2 device, turn off your
computer to prevent any possible hardware damage.

HINT: You can only connect one PS/2 device at a time,
unless you purchase an optional Y-cable. Connecting a
Y-cable to the computer’s PS/2 port allows you to connect
a PS/2-compatible mouse and a PS/2-compatible keyboard
simultaneously.

Making your external keyboard emulate the Fn key

An external keyboard does not have the

key contained on the

Tecra

9100 Series computer’s built-in keyboard. If you use the

computer’s hot keys or have set up key combinations in Fn-esse

you’ll probably miss these features when using an external
keyboard. Don’t worry: you can use a key combination on the
external keyboard to emulate the

key. You can set up this key

combination through the Windows Control Panel Toshiba
Hardware Setup option icon. For more information about
Hardware Setup, see

“Toshiba HW Setup” on page 172