Hotkey Port Control
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Note: The hotkey function must be enabled to use hotkey operations. See Hotkey Command Mode, p. 33 for details.
Invoking Hotkey Mode (HKM)
To invoke HKM, do the following:
1.Press and hold down the Num Lock key
2.Press and release the Minus key
3.Release the Num Lock key
[Num Lock] +
Note: 1. The minus key must be released within one half second, otherwise Hotkey invocation is canceled.
2.There is an alternative key combination to invoke HKM. See p. 22 for details.
When HKM is active:
wThe Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that HKM is in effect. They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit HKM.
wA Command Line appears on the monitor screen. The command line prompt is the word Hotkey: in yellow text on a blue background. Hotkey information that you key in displays on the command line.
wOrdinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended - only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks (described in the sections that follow), can be input.
wAt the conclusion of some hotkey operations, you automatically exit hotkey mode. With some operations, you must exit manually. To exit HKM manually, press the Esc key, or the Spacebar.
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