About the Keypad
The keyboard keys are backlit.
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The keyboard backlight and the display share the same timer. To configure the
backlight, see
Keyboard Options
The Orange, Blue, ALT, CTRL, and Shift key are sticky keys. The
identify the active sticky modifier mode state of the keyboard.
USB Keyboard/Mouse
A standard USB keyboard or mouse can be attached to the computer using the
appropriate adapter cable.
The VM1052CABLE USB Y cable attaches to the dock and provides a type A USB
connector.
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Standard ANSI key labels are printed on the keys. Some commands, 5250 and
3270, are printed above the keys and are accessed by pressing either the blue or
orange keys first. For keypress order, see
By default, the keyboard backlight follows the display backlight. When the
display backlight is On, the keyboard backlight is On.
If the display backlight brightness is increased (or decreased) the keyboard
backlight brightness is increased (or decreased).
Configure the Screen
Keypad Key
Backlight.
Thor VM1A Vehicle-Mounted Computer
Map.
Keyboard LEDs