38 The Keypad
MX5X User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5CEOGWW-F-ARC
Spc Key Function
The Spc key adds a space to the line of data on the display. This function is
similar to a regular keyboard’s Spacebar. Note that the Spc key only stays
active for one keystroke.
Field Exit Function
IBM TN5250 specific keypad only. The left Scan key can be programmed as a
Field Exit key. The Field Exit key is used to exit an input field. If the field is an
Auto Enter field, the auto transmit function is activated. Refer to the
Programmable Buttons section for instruction.
Mode Key Functions
Caps Key and CapsLock Mode
This function is similar to a regular keyboard’s CapsLock key. Note that the
CapsLock mode stays active until the CapsLock key sequence is pressed again.
Each time you need to use a Caps function, you need to press the Caps key
sequence first. To cancel a CapsLock function press the Caps key sequence
again.
The CapsLock key sequence is Blue key then the <Tab> key.
• No CapsLock AND No Shift keypress – result is a lowercase letter.
• CapsLock OR Shift – result is an uppercase letter.
• CapsLock AND Shift keypress – result is a lowercase letter.
A Capital A is displayed in the taskbar when the device is in CapsLock mode or the Caps Key has
been pressed and the next key (to be capitalized) has not been pressed.
Keypress Sequences
See Appendix A - KeyMaps for key maps for all keypads.
Accessing Files on the CompactFlash Card
Double tap My Computer then select System. Files stored on the CompactFlash (CF) card are
listed.
