Keyboard Controller - GE Vivid 3N Pro Series Service Manual

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Keyboard Controller

The keyboard controller controls all the extended keyboard operations, power management systems

and audio control.

The Keyboard Controller contains the Audio Amplifier that controls the volume of the front cover

speakers. The Keyboard Controller also contains a power management system to enable three

shut-down modes:

Hard Shutdown, by pressing the ON/OFF button continuously for more then 10 seconds. This is

for emergencies only and should not be used under regular circumstances.

Standby Mode, which enables system boot-up in 30 seconds (this option is enabled if the Plug &

Scan option is installed, allowing you to move the unit from one location to another).

Full Shutdown, which then requires more than 2 minutes to boot up.

There are three main keyboard components:

External Keyboard: All the soft keys, whose functionality changes according to the selected menu.

Trackball: Operates in a similar manner to that of a PC mouse pointer.

Alphanumeric Keyboard: The normal keyboard including the function keys and numbers to

enable text writing and other functions.

Figure 5-20 Keyboard Controller Block Diagram

Section 5-5 - Back End Processor

Keyboard Controller Board