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Howard Slomer
Enhanced PC Keyboard Mapping
The Win994a simulator faithfully follows the key assignments and layout of
the TI-99/4a computer. The ALT key operates as the FCTN key, the CAPS LOCK
key operates as the ALPHA LOCK key, and the CTRL key as the TI CTRL key.
However, these key assignments can be very confusing when using the PC
keyboard as a TI keyboard. Also, certain keys (like the ? key) do not
produce the indicated symbol.
Using the Enhanced PC Keyboard Mapping option causes the Win994a simulator
to produce the letters or symbols as indicated on the PC keyboard. This
means that you do not have to use the ALT key to get special symbols. Just
use the PC keyboard as normal and the Win994a simulator will produce the
correct TI ALT key sequence internally. When this option is active, you can
still use the TI ALT key sequences if you want to.
Additionally, other PC keyboard keys become active, as follows:
PC Keys TI-99/4a Keys
ARROW KEYS Left, Right, Up and Down functions
INSERT KEY INSERT function
DELETE KEY destructive backspace function
BACKSPACE destructive backspace function
F1 KEY DELETE Function
F2 KEY INSERT Function
F3 KEY ERASE Function
F4 KEY CLEAR Function
F5 KEY BEGIN Function
F6 KEY PROC'D Function
F7 KEY AID Function
F8 KEY REDO Function
F9 KEY BACK Function
F10 KEY QUIT Function
Map Keyboard / Joystick
Use this option to map the PC keyboard numeric pad as joystick input. To
use this option, you must have the NumLock activated. Use the Q key as the
joystick fire button
The Win994a simulator faithfully follows the key assignments and layout of
the TI-99/4a computer. The ALT key operates as the FCTN key, the CAPS LOCK
key operates as the ALPHA LOCK key, and the CTRL key as the TI CTRL key.
However, these key assignments can be very confusing when using the PC
keyboard as a TI keyboard. Also, certain keys (like the ? key) do not
produce the indicated symbol.
Using the Enhanced PC Keyboard Mapping option causes the Win994a simulator
to produce the letters or symbols as indicated on the PC keyboard. This
means that you do not have to use the ALT key to get special symbols. Just
use the PC keyboard as normal and the Win994a simulator will produce the
correct TI ALT key sequence internally. When this option is active, you can
still use the TI ALT key sequences if you want to.
Additionally, other PC keyboard keys become active, as follows:
PC Keys TI-99/4a Keys
ARROW KEYS Left, Right, Up and Down functions
INSERT KEY INSERT function
DELETE KEY destructive backspace function
BACKSPACE destructive backspace function
F1 KEY DELETE Function
F2 KEY INSERT Function
F3 KEY ERASE Function
F4 KEY CLEAR Function
F5 KEY BEGIN Function
F6 KEY PROC'D Function
F7 KEY AID Function
F8 KEY REDO Function
F9 KEY BACK Function
F10 KEY QUIT Function
Map Keyboard / Joystick
Use this option to map the PC keyboard numeric pad as joystick input. To
use this option, you must have the NumLock activated. Use the Q key as the
joystick fire button
