Enter Data
You can enter data into the VX6 through several different methods:
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The tethered scanner connected to the COM1 serial port provides barcode data entry
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The serial ports are used to input/output data
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The keyboard provides manual entry
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The touchscreen also provides manual entry
Keyboard Entry
Refer to Appendix A “Key Maps” for specific keypresses.
The keyboard is used to manually input data that is not collected otherwise. Almost any
function that a full sized computer keyboard can provide is duplicated on the VX6 keyboard
but it may take a few more keystrokes to accomplish a keyed task.
Almost every key has two or three different functions. The primary alpha or numeric character
is printed on the key.
For example, when the <2
nd
> key is selected pressing the desired second-function key
produces the <2
nd
> character i.e. <2
nd
> + F1 toggles the CAPS Lock function. The specific
<2
nd
> character is printed above the corresponding key.
Please refer to Appendix A “Key Maps” for instruction on the specific keypresses to access all
PC-compatible keyboard functions.
Touchscreen Entry
Note: This section is directed to the VX6 user. The assumption is that the unit has been
configured and the touch panel calibrated by the System Administrator prior to
releasing the VX6 for use.
Note: Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the display. Never
use an actual pen, pencil or sharp object to write on the touch screen.
The touchscreen input performs the same function as the mouse that is used to point to and
