Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO

The Keypad Backlight

The <CTRL> And <ALT> Keys

The <CTRL> and <ALT> keys modify the function of the next key pressed and are application dependent.

The <TAB> Key

Typically, the <TAB> key moves the cursor to the next field to the right or downward.

The <ESC> Key

Generally, this key is used as a keyboard shortcut to close the current menu, dialog box or activity and return to the previous one.

The <SPACE> Key

Pressing this key inserts a blank space between characters. In a Windows dialog box, pressing the <SPACE> key enables or disables a checkbox.

The <SCAN> Keys

Pressing either of the <SCAN> keysthe two yellow keys situated in upper-left and upper-right corner of the keyboardactivates the scanner beam. For units that do not have internal scanners, these keys are inoperable.

The Function Keys<F1> to <F10>

Function keys <F1> to <F10> perform special, custom-defined functions. These keys are accessed by pressing <BLUE> followed by numeric keys <1> to <10>. They can be used with the Windows Mobile 2003 SE operating system or another application.

The Macro Keys<M1> to <M3>

Macro keys <M1> to <M3> contain up to 20 programmable characters (“positions”) and executable keys. These keys are accessed by pressing <ORANGE> followed by alpha keys <O>, <P> or <Q>. When pressed, the macro key executes a cus- tom-defined string of characters, including executable keys.

3.5.3 The Keypad Backlight

The intensity of the keypad backlight and the conditions under which this backlight is activated can be configured using the Backlight icontap on Start, Settings to display this icon. Refer to “Backlight” on page 99 for details about this option.

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