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Using a keyboard, mouse or other usb devices – EXFO FTB-200 v2 Compact Modular Platform User Manual

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Getting Started with Your Unit

Compact Modular Platform

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Using a Keyboard, Mouse or Other USB Devices

Using a Keyboard, Mouse or Other USB Devices

Your unit supports many USB devices. The table below lists the supported
USB devices.

Device

Details

Memory key

For data transfer between your unit and a computer

when you do not have access to a network. If you

need information on how to transfer data using a

memory key, see Managing Data on page 115.

Keyboard

When you are required to enter alphanumeric data,

an on-screen (virtual) keyboard is displayed. However,

if you prefer, you can use a hardware keyboard.

Note: Even if a keyboard is connected, the

on-screen keyboard will still be
displayed when you work in Compact
Toolbox.

Mouse

If your prefer to use a mouse instead of the

touchscreen, you can connect one.

Composite device You can use composite devices, that is devices that

input information to your unit using more than one

mean (for example, combinations of keyboard and
mouse).

Hub

This device will be particularly useful to you if you

need extra USB ports.

USB to RS-232

adapter

(purchased from

EXFO)

To be able to transfer data between your unit and a

device only equipped with RS-232 (serial) ports. For

more information, see Using the USB to RS-232
Adapter
on page 131.