Thor VM3 with Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7 User Guide 43
NumLock
The 60-key keyboard does not have a NumLock indicator or key. NumLock can be tog-
gled On or Off using the 2nd SHIFT F10 keypress sequence.
Keyboard Backlight
The keyboard keys are backlit with LEDs. The backlight is manually controlled using the
2nd + CTRL + F10 keypress sequence. The keyboard backlight is off when the Thor VM3
is powered up. The backlight must be manually turned on with the 2nd + CTRL + F10
key sequence.
Control Keys
The VMT keyboard has several control keys. Because of the construction of the Thor
VM3 and the Microsoft Windows operating system, many of the Control Keys are not
used on the Thor VM3.
•The 2
nd functions of the F4 and F5 keys are not used as the display brightness is
adjusted via the buttons on the Thor VM3.
•The 2
nd functions of the F6 and F7 keys are not used as the Thor VM3 has TFT LCD
screen with no provision for contrast adjustments.
•The 2
nd functions of the F8 and F9 keys are not used as the sound volume on the Thor
VM3 is controlled with the Sound icon in the Microsoft Windows System Tray.
•The F10 key is used to toggle the backlight as part of the keypress sequence 2nd +
CTRL + F10. This key sequence immediately toggles the status of the keyboard
backlight. Pressing 2nd + F10 has no effect on the keyboard backlight.
Keyboard LEDs
CAPS LED
This LED indicates the state of the keyboard CapsLock mode. If CapsLock is enabled
this LED is illuminated green. When CapsLock is off, the LED is dark.
Press 2
nd then F1 to toggle CapsLock On and Off.
The default value of CapsLock is Off.
Secondary Keys LED
The VMT keyboard is equipped with several secondary keys. These keys are identified by
the superscripted text found on the keyboard keys. The secondary keys are accessible
by using two (2) keystrokes: the
2nd key followed by the superscripted key.
Once the 2nd state is enabled (by pressing the 2
nd key) the Secondary Mode LED is illu-
minated and the 2nd state is enabled until another key is pressed. The 2nd key is tog-
gled on with a 2nd keypress and then immediately off with another 2nd keypress.
•Press 2nd and F1 to turn CapsLock on and off.
•Press 2nd and ? (up arrow) to initiate the PgUp command.
•Press 2
nd and Q to type the “!” key.
•Press 2
nd and BkSp to enter the Insert (Ins) mode.