Psion Teklogix 8515 user manual Function Keys And Macro Keys

Chapter 3: Getting To Know The 8515

Function Keys And Macro Keys

The [BKSP] Key

The [BKSP] key (sometimes referred to as destructive backspace) moves the cursor one character to the left, erasing the incorrectly entered key stroke.

The [CTRL] And [ALT] Key

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, press- ing the [SPACE] key enables or disables a checkbox.

The [HOME] Key

The [HOME] key moves the cursor to the top of the form or page.

The [END] Key

The [END] key moves the cursor to the bottom of the form or page.

The [PgUp] And [PgDn] Keys

The [PgUp] key displays the previous screen of information. The [PgDn] key displays the next screen of information.

3.5Function Keys And Macro Keys

In addition to the standard keyboard functions (see “The Keyboard” on page 34), 8515 Vehicle-Mount Computers are equipped with function keys and macro keys.

3.5.1Function Keys

The 8515 is equipped with a series of 30 function keys divided amongst 10 physical keys, each of which is defined in the application software. There are five keys located on each side of the display.

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