Keypads
There are three keypads available: the Alpha Mode 3 Tap, the Dual Alpha and the Triple Tap. Use the Input Panel to enter special keys. Assign CE functions using Mappable Keys.
The Alpha Mode 3 Tap Keypad
The Alpha and Blue keys do not
Persistent – By default, the Alpha key is persistent. Disable the radio button to disable Alpha key persistence. The Alpha mode LED is turned on when the Alpha mode is on.
When Persistent is enabled, the behavior of the Alpha modifier key is as follows:
•Pressing the Alpha key once toggles the Alpha mode and the orange LED illuminates.
•Pressing the Alpha key twice quickly (roughly twice in half a second) sets the Alpha mode and enables upper case (regardless of the previous state of the Alpha key). The orange LED illuminates.
If Alpha persistence is set to Off, the orange LED is off and Alpha mode is exited when a different key is pressed. Pressing the Blue key modifier On or Off does not change the state of the Alpha mode. The Alpha key does not need to be held down when another key is pressed.
When the Alpha key is kept pressed down while another key is pressed, then the Alpha mode is considered On (therefore the Alpha LED will turn on when the button is pressed, not when it is released). In this case, the Alpha mode is exited when the user releases the Alpha key, no matter if persistence is set to On or Off.
On the fourth (or fifth for the 7 and 9 keys) keyclick using a number key, in Alpha mode, the result is the specific number.
Blue Modifier KeyPressing the Blue key once toggles the Blue mode. The Blue mode is exited when a key is pressed (including the Alpha key).
The Blue key does not need to be held down when another key is pressed.
When the Blue key is kept pressed down while another key is pressed, then the Blue mode is considered On. In this case, the Blue mode is exited when the user releases the Blue key.