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9600 Mobile Computer
Reference Manual
1.3.2 ALPHA KEY
This alphanumeric keypad is set to numeric mode by default. The Alpha key serves as a
toggle among numeric, alpha (lower-case alphabetic), and ALPHA (upper-case
alphabetic) input modes.
Note: It is not necessary to hold down the [Alpha] key.
The alpha icon will appear on the status bar in a sequence as shown below.
29-key Operation
Status Icon Alpha Key Input Mode
--- Numbers
Press [α] one time Lower-case alphabetic
Press [α] two times Upper-case alphabetic
Qwerty Operation
Status Icon Alpha Key Input Mode
--- Numbers
Press [α] one time Lower-case alphabetic
Note: (1) If you are using the software keypad via SIP, tap CAP (Caps Lock) to toggle
between upper case and lower case alphabetic modes.
(2) On Qwerty keypad, use the [Shift] key to enter ALPHA (upper-case alphabetic)
mode (
or ).