Mustek KB3100 user manual HOT KEY Programming

2.HOT KEY PROGRAMMING

The POSIFLEX programmable keyboard KB3100 series supports the “hot key programming” method which is most useful in instant modification of a few keys in a preprogrammed keyboard without entering the more sophisticated programming utility. Of course, the user may also use this feature to program through out all 112 keys by 5 pages (LP and L1 to L4) at will. The whole process of “Hot key programming” contains 4 steps for each key to be programmed and is illustrated as following:

Preparation

Enter “hot key	Input the
programming”	content to be
mode	programmed

Exit “hot key programming”

mode

a.Preparation

Please refer to Fig. 5 -1, a standard PC or PS-2 keyboard must be connected to the KB3100 series before entering “hot key programming” mode. The user shall then decide which key of which page is to be programmed and turn the 6 position control key to the proper position before entering the “hot key programming” mode. Please note that the answer back codes of the position control key is not covered by the “hot key programming” feature.

b. Enter “hot key program m ing” mode

To enter the “hot key programming” mode, the user must input the “hot key” and identify the key on the programmable keyboard to be programmed. The so called “hot key” is a special combination of keys pressed on the standard PC or PS-2 keyboard. In KB3100 series, the “hot key” is defined as pressing and holding the left “Alt” key while pressing the “PRT SC” (“Print Screen”) key on the PC or PS-2 keyboard. And by doing so, the KB3100 will give 2 beeps to notify that it is ready to receive the identification of which key to be programmed. Right after the “hot key” is released, the user shall press the key to be programmed on the programmable keyboard once to identify which key to be

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