Cannot Switch Between Japanese and English Input by Using Apple Japanese JIS 106 Keyboard (824633)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1
  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 Upgrade
  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 with Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 with Microsoft Windows XP Home
  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1 with Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 6.0
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 5.0

SYMPTOMS

You cannot switch between Japanese and English input on a Windows-based virtual machine by using the HANKAKU/ZENKAKU key or by pressing ALT + ` because your Apple Japanese JIS 106 keyboard does not have these keys.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, use the equal sign (=) key on the keypad to switch between Japanese and English input in your virtual machine.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/16/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB824633 kbAudEndUser
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