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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the 8515
Function Keys and Macro Keys
24 Psion Teklogix 8515 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual
3.4 Function Keys and Macro Keys
In addition to the standard keyboard functions (see “The Keyboard” on page 21), 8515
Vehicle-Mount Computers are equipped with function keys and macro keys.
3.4.1 Function Keys
The 8515 is equipped with a series of 30 function keys divided amongst 10 physical keys,
each of which is defined in the application software. There are five keys located on each side
of the display.
Accessing Function Keys [F1] to [F10]
Function keys [F1] to [F10] can be directly accessed by pressing the function keys labelled
in yellow along the sides of the display. No key combination is required. Function keys [F1]
to [F5] are located to the left of the display, [F6] to [F10] on the right.
Accessing Function Keys [F11] to [F20]
These keys are labelled in orange in the top-left corner of the function keys. To access these
keys, press the [ORANGE] key followed by [F1] to [F10].
• To access function key [F11], press the [ORANGE] key followed by [F1].
• Press [ORANGE] [F2] to access function key [F12], etc.
Accessing Function Keys [F21] to [F30]
These keys are labelled in blue in the top-right corner of the function keys. To access these
keys, press the [BLUE] key followed by [F1] to [F10].
• To access function key [F21], press the [BLUE] key followed by [F1].
• Press [BLUE] [F2] to access Function key [F22], etc.
3.4.2 Macro Keys
8515 Vehicle-Mount Computers are equipped with six macro keys that can be programmed
to replace frequently used keystrokes, along with the function of executable keys such as the
[ENTER] key, the [BKSP] key, any function key and arrow key, etc.
Macro Keys [M1] and [M2]
These keys are displayed in black print on the bottom row of executable keys on the key-
board. These macro keys are accessed by simply pressing the key.
Important: Refer to “Macro Keys” on page 65 for details about creating macros.