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8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual
Functions of the common keys are briefly described as below.
SCAN
Triggers the scan engine so it reads a barcode when the reader function is
enabled.
ENTER
The two [Enter] keys on both sides of the [SCAN] key are user-friendly and
convenient for both right-handed and left-handed operators.
Both of them execute commands or confirm input.
Press the [fn] key then press either of these [Enter] keys to turn on/off
the
backlight of LCD and keypad.
Navigation Keys
These keys move the cursor left, up, down, or right.
Press the [fn] key then press either of up/down key to decrease/increase
LCD contrast.
Press the [fn] key then press either of left/right key to decrease/increase
the LCD backlight brightness.
ESC (Escape)
Stops and quits the current operation.
← (Backspace)
Deletes the preceding character where the cursor is. If this key is pressed and
held, a clear code is sent.
9
(Space)
Inserts a blank space at the position where the cursor is.
) (Tab)
Moves the cursor to the next tab stop.
Ins (Insert)
Switches the keypad between the overtype mode and insert mode. This key
is
helpful when the mobile computer is working on terminal emulation.
In overtype mode, when you are typing, the cursor overwrites any character
that is right after its current position. In insert mode, when you are typing, the
cursor inserts a character at its current position.
DEL (Delete)
Deletes the character at the back of the cursor.
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