32 The Keypad
MX5 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC
Scan Key Function
When programmed as Scan keys, either the left or right Scan key activates the scanner. The
internal scanner scans only when the Scan button is pressed (or when the scan trigger is pressed
on the optional trigger handle, if installed).
Enter Key Function
The Enter key is used to confirm a forms entry or to transmit information. How it is used is
determined by the application running on the computer.
2nd Key Function
The Orange (on the upper left side of the keypad) and Blue (on the upper right side of the
keypad) keys are 2nd keys used to activate the 2
nd
functions of the keypad. Printed above many
keys are small characters, in either orange (on the left side of the key) or blue (on the right side
of the key), that represent the 2
nd
function of that key. Using the 2
nd
key activates the second
key function. Note that the 2
nd
key only stays active for one keystroke. Each time you need to
use the 2
nd
function you must press the Orange or Blue 2
nd
key. To cancel a 2
nd
function before
pressing another key, press the 2
nd
key again.
Ctrl Key Function
The Ctrl key enables the control functions of the keypad. This function is similar to a regular
keyboard’s Control key. Note that the Ctrl key only stays active for one keystroke. Each time
you need to use a Ctrl function, you need to press the Ctrl key before pressing the desired key.
Alt Key Function
The Alt key enables the alternate functions of the keypad. This function is similar to a regular
keyboard’s Alt key. Note that the Alt key only stays active for one keystroke. Each time you
need to use an alternate function, you need to press the Alt key before pressing the desired key.
Shft Key Function
The Shft key enables the shifted functions of the keypad. This function is similar to a regular
keyboard’s Shift key. Note that the Shift key only stays active for one keystroke. Each time you
need to use a Shifted function, you need to press the Shft key before pressing the desired key.
When the Shft key is pressed the next key is determined by the major key legends, i.e., the
alpha keys display lower case letters -- when CAPS is On alpha characters are capitalized. For
example, when CAPS is On and the Shft key and the G key are pressed, a lower case g is
displayed.
