Plug in a USB mouse or keyboard and you can drive the entire Nano interface with it. Handy for setup, for typing long searches, or just for comfort at a table.
USB mouse
Move the mouse and an on-screen cursor appears (it hides itself again when you stop). Everything you can do with a finger tap, you can do with a click.
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Move | Moves the on-screen cursor (self-hiding) |
| Wheel up / down | Scroll the list up / down |
| Left click | Tap at the cursor |
| Right click | Back |
| Middle click | Open the Options menu |
USB keyboard
A standard US-layout keyboard maps to navigation and confirms, and it types straight into the on-screen keyboard whenever one is open.
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys | D-Pad navigation (with hold-to-repeat) |
| Enter / Keypad Enter | Confirm (same as A), or submit the on-screen keyboard |
| Esc | Back |
| Tab | Open the Options menu |
| Letters / numbers / punctuation | Type into the on-screen keyboard |
| Shift | Uppercase / symbols |
| Backspace | Delete a character |
When a text field or the on-screen keyboard is up, just start typing on your USB keyboard. Use Shift for capitals and symbols, and Backspace to correct.
Where to go next
- Prefer the gamepad? The full button map is on the Controls page.