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Using a keyboard, mouse or other usb devices – EXFO FTB-500 User Manual

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Getting Started with Your Unit

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FTB-500

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 gives an overview
of 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 141.

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.

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.

Printer

To print documents such as reports directly from you

unit. If you prefer to use a network printer, you can
also configure one. For more information,

see Configuring Network Printers on page 83.