Hi, Keith!  You can use an external keyboard.  The ThinkPad has a PS2
connector.  However, you need to buy an adapter plug/cable from IBM or
Belkin.  When you do that, plug the regular keyboard into the mouse port of
the adapter, then plug the adapter  into the left side (I think) padapter
in the back (the computer should be facing you kas though you're typing on
it.)  Or you can get a USB keyboard, but why bother when you have a PS2
port?  Anyway, hope this helps.--Matt.

At 11:15 PM 3/15/03 -0500, you wrote:
>Hello every one,
>
>I just bought an IBM Thinkpad laptop to take on the road with me this
>year.  The laptop does not have a numpad, so I have been trying to use the
>key bord.  BTW, I am useing Window-eyes.
>
>We have enabled the accessibility option, but  it is not much help.
>
>I am thinking about adding an out bord key bord.
>
>I have never used one.
>
>My question is, do they use the USB port or something els.
>
>And if you are useing the keybord on a laptop, how are you doing it?
>
>
>Just to keep things in prospective,, this is my ham computer.
>
>Thanks and 73
>Keith-WA9DRO
>God gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him.
>Hudson Taylor