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 LXE 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 VX7 user. The assumption is that the unit has been
configured and the touch panel calibrated by the System Administrator prior to releasing
the VX7 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
click elements on a desk top computer. The stylus is used in the same manner as a mouse –
single tap or double tap to select menu options, drag the stylus across text to select, hold the
stylus down to activate slider bars, etcetera. Holding the stylus down for ½ second performs
the right mouse click function.
When using a stylus, hold the stylus as if it were a pen or pencil. Touch an element on the
screen with the tip of the stylus then remove the stylus from the screen. The touch screen
responds to an actuation force (touch) of up to 4 oz. of pressure.
The touch screen can be used in conjunction with the keyboard and an input/output device
connected to one of the VX7’s serial ports.
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Touch the stylus to the field of the data entry form to receive the next data feed.
