User's Manual Part 1

Chapter 3: Get To Know The iKôn PDA
The Keypad Backlight
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All alpha keys are displayed in uppercase until you press the [SHIFT] key again to ‘unlock’
(switch off) the function of this key.
3.4.4.3 Choosing Multiple Alpha Characters
• Lock the [FN/ORANGE] key ‘on’.
Each time you press a numeric key from [2] through [9], an alpha character will be dis-
played on the screen. Remember that you can refer to the softkey bar for a visual indication
of which alpha key will be displayed on the screen.
3.4.5 The Keypad Backlight
The intensity of the keypad backlight can be configured using the Backlight icon accessed
by tapping on Start>Settings. Refer to “Backlight” on page 108 for details about this option.
3.5 The Display
iKôn PDAs are equipped with display backlighting to improve character visibility in low
light conditions. The backlight switches on when a key is pressed or the screen is tapped.
3.5.1 Adjusting The Backlight
To set the backlight intensity and the duration of time that the backlight will remain on,
you’ll need to choose the Backlight icon.
• Tap on Start>Settings and then, tap on System tab>Backlight icon.
Refer to “Backlight” on page 108 for details.
3.5.2 Aligning (Calibrating) The Touchscreen
If your touchscreen has never been aligned (calibrated) or if you find that the stylus pointer
is not accurate when you tap on an item, follow the steps below.
Important: Once you have finished typing alpha characters, remember to turn off or
unlock the [FN/ORANGE] key. Check the shift-state indicator icon (refer to
Figure 3.4 on page 37) to make certain that the key is turned off.