Toshiba TE2300 User Guide

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

Make sure the computer is off before you attach the external 
keyboard. Connecting an external keyboard with the 
computer’s power on can damage the external keyboard, the 
computer, or both.

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. 

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. Alternatively, you can connect a USB keyboard 
and mouse to the USB ports.

An external keyboard does not have the 

Fn

 key contained on 

the 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. Do not worry: you can use a key combination on 
the external keyboard to emulate the 

Fn

 key. You can set up 

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

NOTE