2.3.3 The 63-Key Keyboard
In addition to alphanumeric keys that are directly accessible on the keyboard (no key combination is required) and the keys described in this chapter, the 63-key keyboard also provides function keys and macro keys. They can be custom defined for each application.
2.3.4 The 37-Key Keyboard
On 37-key 7530 G2s, all alpha characters are printed on the unit plastic in orange typeface above the numeric keys. To access an alpha character, first press the [ORANGE] key and then press the numeric key above which the alpha character you want to type is printed.
Choosing A Single Alpha Character
Note: The following examples assume that the [ORANGE] key is enabled as ‘Lock’ mode in the ‘One Shot’ screen (accessible through the Control Panel ‘Keyboard’ icon). In ‘Lock’ mode, pressing the [ORANGE] key once locks it ‘on’.
The examples below illustrate how to access A, B and C, all of which are printed in orange characters above the numeric key, [2].
To choose the letter ‘a’ :
• Press the [ORANGE] key, and press the numeric key [2].
• Press the [ORANGE] key again to unlock or turn it off.
To choose the letter ‘b’ :
• Press the [ORANGE] key, and press [2] twice .
• Press the [ORANGE] key again to unlock or turn it off.
To choose the letter ‘c’ :
• Press the [ORANGE], and press [2] three times.
• Press the [ORANGE] key again to unlock or turn it off.
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Creating Uppercase Letters
To display a capital letter:
• Press the [ORANGE] key and then the [SHIFT] key before typing the alpha character.
Choosing Multiple Characters From The Same Key
If you need to choose more than one alpha character from a single key, you’ll need to press the ‘Accept’ key between alpha selections.
The ‘Accept’ key is presented as an arrow ⇒ symbol above the ‘0’
(zero) key.
For example, suppose you want to type the letters ‘a’ , ‘b’ and ‘c’ .
These letters are all accessible from the numeric key, [2].
To type the letter ‘a’ :
• Press the [ORANGE] key, and press the numeric key, [2].
• Press the ‘Accept’ key [ ⇒ ] to indicate that the letter ‘a’ should be accepted and that another letter from the same key will be chosen.
To type the letter ‘b’ :
• Press the [2] key twice , and press [ ⇒ ] to accept the letter ‘b’ .
To type the letter ‘c’ :
• Press the [2] key three times.
When you have completed your alpha selections from this key , you can do one of the following:
• If you want to choose additional alpha characters from another key(s), leave the [ORANGE] key ‘on’, and press the numeric key with the alpha character you require, or
• If you do not want to choose any additional alpha characters, press [ORANGE] again to unlock or turn ‘off’ the key and end alpha selection.
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