TITLE
    PowerBook or Standard Keyboards: Using Easy Access
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		11823
3/22/93
12/5/97
TOPIC

    How can I move the cursor on my PowerBook without using the trackpad? I have Easy Access, but the Mouse Keys function which requires the keyboard sequence "Shift+Command+Clear" does not work on the PowerBook since there is no Clear key.

    The Easy Access control panel does not work on Macintosh computers with standard keyboards. Being able to use this
    function without an extended keyboard plugged in would be very helpful when the trackpad is failing or disabled.

DISCUSSION

    Since PowerBooks do not have a numeric keypad you need to use an extension called Mouse Keys. This will allow the PowerBook and computers with standard keyboards to access the functionality of Easy Access. This is unsupported free software from Apple. It is available at Apple's Disability Connections Site on the World Wide Web < http://www2.apple.com/disability/easyaccess.html >.

    See TIL article Macintosh PowerBook: Mouse Keys Extension, /techinfo.nsf/artnum/n30279 , for the Read Me that accompanies this software, for instructions on the installation and use of this software.

    These articles can help you locate software updates mentioned here:

    *Where To Find Apple Software Updates - Lists online services for free Apple software updates. /techinfo.nsf/artnum/n14724

    * Obtaining Apple Product Support in the USA - Lists 800 numbers and online services for software updates, and Apple support information. /techinfo.nsf/artnum/n7144

Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: PowerBook
Sub Category: General Topics
Keywords: kpbook

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