General Guide

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Function Keys

These can be assigned arbitrary functions other than functions for reading

 

 

bar codes. They are initially assigned the following default settings.

 

 

F1: Deletes one character to the left.

 

 

F2: Inputs a hyphen (-).

 

 

F3: Inputs a period (.).

 

 

F4: Switches character input (between numbers and alphabets

 

 

(upper case)).

 

 

F5: Inputs a space.

 

 

F6: Functions similar to the Tab key on a PC. Used to move

 

 

items for input or selection.

 

 

F7: Functions similar to the Tab key on a PC. Used to move

 

 

items for input or selection (but moves the opposite to F6).

 

 

F8: Not set.

 

 

 

12

IR Port

This port is used for IR communication with another Handheld

 

 

Terminal or with the Bridge Satellite Cradle/Bridge Basic Cradle.

 

 

 

13

Power Contacts

These are used to supply power from the Bridge Satellite Cradle/

 

 

Bridge Basic Cradle and Cradle-type Battery Charger.

 

 

 

14

CLR Key

This is pressed to clear the contents of all key inputs.

 

 

 

15

Fn Key

This is used to make various settings or start up preliminary

 

 

registered applications by sequentially pressing in combination with

 

 

a function key (F1 to F8) or numeric key (0 to 9).

 

 

The following examples show the combinations with the numeric

 

 

keys.

 

 

Fn + 1: Switches backlight on and off.

 

 

Fn + 2: Darkens contrast.

 

 

Fn + 3: Lightens contrast.

 

 

 

16

Main Battery Cover

Slide these switches when opening and closing the main battery

 

Lock Switches

cover.

 

 

 

17

R Trigger Key

This key is used to read bar codes. It is also pressed when

 

 

performing a full reset.

 

 

 

18

L Trigger Key

This key is used to read bar codes. It is also pressed when

 

 

canceling a full reset.

 

 

 

19

Wrist Strap Hook

This is used when attaching the wrist strap.

 

 

 

20

Reset Switch

This is pressed to reset the Handheld Terminal.

 

 

 

21

Main Battery Cover

Covers the compartment that holds the battery pack or AA size

 

 

alkaline batteries.

 

 

 

22

Bar code Reader Port

Laser light is emitted from this.

 

 

Reads bar codes (Laser Scanner models)

 

 

Reads bar codes and stacked 2D codes (C-MOS Imager models)

 

 

 

23

Buzzer

Produces a buzzer tone.

 

 

 

24

Maintenance

This is used when performing maintenance and repairs. This

 

Connector Cover

cover should normally not be opened.

 

 

 

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Casio DT-X5 Series manual F1 Deletes one character to the left