KL3116 / KL3116T User Manual

Hotkey Port Access

Invoking Hotkey Mode

All Hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode. Invoking Hotkey Mode takes the following three steps:

1.Hold down the [Num Lock] key

2.Press and release the [Minus] key

3.Release the [Num Lock] key

Note: 1. The minus key must be released within one half second, otherwise Hotkey invocation is cancelled and it has no effect.

2.In case the invocation key combination causes problems with other programs, there is an alternate combination. See Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys, page 52 for details.

Exiting Hotkey Mode

Press [Esc] to exit Hotkey mode.

Hotkey Mode Operation

Hotkey Mode Characteristics

When Hotkey Mode is active:

ŠA Command Line appears on the monitor screen. The command line prompt is the word Hotkey: in white text on a blue background, and displays the subsequent hotkey information that you key in.

ŠOrdinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended – only hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks (described in the sections that follow), can be input. You must exit Hotkey mode (see page 48) in order to regain normal control of the console.

ŠAt the conclusion of some hotkey operations, you automatically exit hotkey mode. With others, you must exit manually by pressing [Esc] or [Spacebar].

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