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Using Shift Keys for Data Entry
Somemenus require dataentry. Use the up and down arrow keys when
available,or use the alphanumeric and shift keys to enter the alphanumeric
informationinto the HART Communicator.
Ifyou press only the alphanumeric key within an edit menu, only the bold
characterin the center of the key will display. These large characters include
thenumbers zero through nine, thedecimal point (.), and th e dash
symbol(-). To enter the other characters on the keys, first press and release
theshift key corresponding to the position of the desired character on the key
andthen press the alphanumeric key. Do not press the keys simultaneously.
Forexample, to enter theletter “R” press the followingkey sequence:
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Pressthe right shift key to activate the shift function; the right shift arrow icon
appearsin the upper right corner of the display. With right shift activated,
pressthe 6key; an “R” appears in the editable field. Press the shift key again
todeactivate the shift fu nction.
GETTING TO KNOW THE HART COMMUNICATOR
TheHART Communicator is generally used in two environments — offline
(notconnected to a device) and online (connected to a device). The first
menudisplayed when you power up the Communicator is different for offline
andonline.
Poweringup the Communicator when it is not connected to a device displays
themessage “No DeviceFound.” Press OKand the Main m enu appears.
Poweringup the Communicator when it is connected to a device displays the
Onlinemenu for the device. From the Online menu, you can access theMain
menuby pressing t he left-arrow key.See Figure 1-8.
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