Computer Accessories User Manual

48 The Keypad

MX5X Reference Guide E-EQ-MX5CERG-F-ARC

Enter Key Function

The Enter key is used to confirm a forms entry or to transmit information. How it is used is

determined by the application running on the computer.

Key Function

The Orange (top left) and Blue (top right) keys are 2

keys used to activate the 2

functions of the

keypad. Printed above many keys are small characters, in either orange (on the left side of the key)

or blue (on the right side of the key), that represent the 2

function of that key. Using the 2

key

activates the second key function. Note that the 2

key only stays active for one keystroke. Each

time you need to use the 2

function you must press the Orange or Blue 2

key. To cancel a 2

function before pressing another key, press the 2

key again.

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.

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.

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 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.