User's Manual

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Chapter 1
Using
the CP
3
0 Mobile Computer
1.3.2 ALPHA KEY
1.3.2 ALPHA KEY1.3.2 ALPHA KEY
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) 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.
Status Icon
Status IconStatus Icon
Status Icon Alpha
AlphaAlpha
Alpha Key
KeyKey
Key Input Mode
Input ModeInput Mode
Input Mode
--- Numbers
Press [α] one time Lower-case alphabetic
Note: (1) Use the [Shift] key to enter ALPHA (upper-case alphabetic) mode ( or ).
(2) If you are using the software keypad via SIP, tap CAP (Caps Lock) to toggle between
upper case and lower case alphabetic modes.
1.3.
1.3.1.3.
1.3.3 SHIFT KEY
3 SHIFT KEY3 SHIFT KEY
3 SHIFT KEY
Status Icon
Status IconStatus Icon
Status Icon Shift Key
Shift KeyShift Key
Shift Key Input Mode
Input ModeInput Mode
Input Mode

 Press [  ] one time
 The Shift key modifies the next key pressed
.
Depending on the input mode,
 (1) In numeric mode ( ), it will
modify the next key
pressed and is user-definable.
 (2) In alpha (lower-case alphabetic) mode ( ), i
t will
produce a single upper-case letter.
 For example, input letters “ABC”, it will produce “Abc”
.


Press [  ] two times
(enter Shift Lock Mode)
 If you are in Shift Lo
ck Mode, all keys send their
shifted values when pressed alone. Depending on the
input mode,
 (1) In numeric mode ( ), it will
modify the next key
pressed and is user-definable.
 (2) In alpha (lower-case alphabetic) mode ( ), i
t will
produce all upper-case letters (= Caps Lock).
 For example, input letters “ABC”
, it will produce
“ABC”.

Note: It is not necessary to hold down the [Shift] key.