PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
A standard PS/2 keyboard and mouse can be attached to the Thor VX9 using the two PS/2 connectors, one labeled "Key-
board" and one labeled "Mouse". Please refer to documentation provided with the PS/2 keyboard and mouse for more infor-
mation on their operation.
Virtual Keyboard
The optional software keyboard provides a virtual keyboard on the touch screen. The soft keyboard is available in several
configurations.
Note: When the virtual keyboard is displayed, the physical keyboard is still active, if attached. Therefore it is possible to
input data from both keyboards.
Windows Embedded Standard, Windows XP Professional/Embedded
For more information on configuring the virtual keyboard, click on Start > Programs > MountFocus POS > Keyboard
Control Panel.
Windows 7 Professional
For more information on configuring the soft keyboard, click on the Tools down arrow > Options > Opening on the
soft keyboard or Start > Control Panel > Tablet PC Settings > Other > Go to Input Panel options.
Disable the Soft Keyboard
Windows 7 Professional only.
Open the on-screen Tablet PC Input Panel (see previous figure Soft Keyboard, Typical Configuration). Click the
Tools down arrow > Options > Opening tab. Disable (uncheck) For touch input, show the icon next to the text
box. Disable (uncheck) Show the icon on the taskbar. Disable (uncheck) Use the Input Panel tab. Click OK.
The soft keyboard is disabled immediately. The soft keyboard is not restored on reboot.
Enable the Soft Keyboard
Windows 7 Professional only.
Select Control Panel > Tablet PC Settings > Other. Click the link Go to Input Panel Settings. On the Opening tab,
enable (check) For touch input, show the icon next to the text box. Enable (check) Show the icon on the
taskbar. Enable (check) Use the Input Panel tab. Click OK. The soft keyboard is enabled immediately.
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