12 The QWERTY Keyboard
VX3X User’s Guide E-EQ-VX3XOGWW-E
Key Functions
Key Function
Programmable
For information on programming these keys, please refer to the “VX3X
Reference Guide”.
By default, these keys function as Enter keys, except for IBM 5250
configurations where the left button is configured as “Field Exit”.
Enter
The Enter key is used to confirm a form entry or to transmit information.
How it is used is determined by the application running on the computer.
2
nd
The 2
nd
key is used to activate the 2
nd
functions of the keypad. Printed on
many keys at the upper left corner are small characters 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 2
nd
key. To cancel a 2
nd
function
before pressing another key, press the 2
nd
key again.
When the 2
nd
function is active, the 2
nd
LED illuminates.
Ctrl
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
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
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
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.
