PYLE Audio 7505-BTSDCMHC25 user manual Numeric Keyboard Accessing Alpha Keys

Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn

The Numeric Keyboard: Accessing Alpha 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 applica- tion-dependent. Note that these keys are only available on numeric keypads that are not equipped with [Talk] and [End] phone keys; however, you can access the [CTRL] key using the onscreen, soft keyboard.

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 [SCAN] Keys

All units are equipped with three yellow [SCAN] keys—one yellow key on the left side of the unit along with two yellow triangular keys just below the Ikôn display. For units that do not have internal scanners, this key can be re-mapped to another function.

The Function Keys–[F1] to [F10]

Function keys [F1] to [F10] perform special, custom-defined functions. These keys are ac- cessed by pressing [BLUE] followed by numeric keys [1] to [10]. They can be used with the Windows CE operating system or another application.

The Macro Keys

While macro keys are not physically stamped on the keyboard, up to 12 macro functions can be added using the Scancode Remapping function. Refer to “Scancode Remapping” on page 94 for details about mapping keys.

For details about creating a macro, refer to “Keyboard Macro Keys” on page 91.

3.2.5The Numeric Keyboard: Accessing Alpha Keys

On numeric keyboards, while numeric keys are directly accessible, all alpha characters are printed on the unit plastic in orange typeface above the numeric keys. An indicator in the left corner of the taskbar displays the currently selected character. To access an alpha character,

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