POSIFLEX Business Machines PST KB136 manual Hot Key Programming, Preparation

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PROGRAMMING

HOT KEY PROGRAMMING

The KB136 programmable keyboard supports the “hot key programming” method which is most useful in instant modification of a few keys in a preprogrammed keyboard without entering the more sophisticated programming utility. Of course, the user may also use this feature to program through out all 51 keys (3 rows, 17 columns) by 5 pages (LP and L1 to L4) at will. The whole process of “hot key programming” contains 4 steps for each key to be programmed and is illustrated as following:

Preparation

	Input the
Enter “hot key
programming”	content to be
mode	programmed

Exit “hot key programming”

mode

PREPARATION

To enable “hot key programming” feature of the KB136 “QWERTY” keyboard, a standard PC or PS-2 keyboard must be connected to the external KB connector of KB136 before entering “hot key programming” mode. The user shall then decide which key of which page is to be programmed and turn the 6 position control key to the proper position before entering the “hot key programming” mode. Please note that the answer back codes of the position control key and the 2 programmable keys in the numerical keypad are not covered by the “hot key programming” feature.

ENTER “HOT KEY PROGRAMMING” MODE

To enter the “hot key programming” mode, the user must input the “hot key” and identify the key on the programmable keyboard to be programmed. The so-called “hot key” is a special combination of keys pressed on the standard PC or PS-2 keyboard. In KB136, the “hot key” is defined as pressing and holding the left “Alt”

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