Keypad 2-9
E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide
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.
When the Ctrl function is active, the Ctrl LED illuminates.
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.
When the Alt function is active, the Alt LED illuminates.
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 function is active, the Shft LED illuminates.
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.
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.
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. When the CapsLock mode is active, the Caps LED illuminates.
The CapsLock key sequence is 2
nd
+ F1.
Keypress Sequences
See Appendix A for key maps for all keypads.
