A reproduction apparatus, such a an electrographic copier-duplicator having a plurality of selectable features for carrying out a reproduction run, has control apparatus.The control apparatus includes an operator control panel permanently mounted on the reproduction apparatus, the control panelhaving a display for displaying selectable features for a reproduction run and for displaying text and graphics,having a plurality of operator selectable hard buttons for providing input to and control of the reproduction apparatus, andhaving a touchscreen overlaying at least a part of the display, with operator selectable soft buttons and areas overlaying the displayed selectable features for providing operator input to the reproduction apparatus.The control apparatus also includes a portable auxiliary keyboard which is operationally coupled to the operator control panel, the auxiliary keyboard havinga control key, which, when actuated, causes a pointer to be displayed on the display,a plurality of direction keys for moving the pointer on the display to displayed selectable features overlaid with soft buttons, anda select key for selecting the displayed feature indicated by the pointer.