EXFO FTB-200, 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.