Teklogix 7035, 8255 & 8260 Terminals User Manual 55
Chapter 3: Keyboards – Operating Instructions
The Macro Keys
Softkeys
Softkeys are preprogrammed function keys that perform specific actions in the
menus. Softkey labels are displayed at the bottom of the terminal screen to identify
the function of each key.
Table 3.1 Softkey Functions In Parameter Manager
3.2.6 The Macro Keys
Note: Accessing macro keys varies depending on the type of terminal and key-
board you are using. Refer to the appropriate section(s) listed below:
7035 Hand-Held Keyboards
• 44-key – Page 58
• 56-key – Page 60
• 36-key – Page 64
8255 & 8260 Vehicle-Mount Keyboards
• QWERTY – Page 70
• ABC – Page 76
• AZERTY – Page 80
Both 7035 hand-held terminals and 8255/8260 vehicle-mounts provide macro keys.
These keys can be programmed to insert a text string at the cursor position and can
also be programmed to execute the function of the following keys: <ENTER>,
<DEL>, <CLR> (<BLUE>-<DEL>), any function key including the <CTRL> and
<SHIFT> function keys, and the arrow keys.
Important: A step-by-step description of how to program macros keys is
detailed in “Global Macros” on page 181.
Function Key Softkey Functions
<F1> NEXT – Displays the next sub-menu
<F2> PREVIOUS – Displays the previous menu.
<F3>
DEFAULT – Restores all parameters to the factory settings –
even after <F4> has been pressed to save the changes made to
parameters.
<F4> SAVE – Saves a change to a parameter value.
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